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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating car burglaries that occurred early Wednesday and Thursday in Cape Elizabeth's Broad Cove and Trundy neighborhoods—grainy surveillance footage from Wednesday shows a suspect in Broad Cove—and they urge residents to secure their vehicles. WGME
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, artist Erica Sedler continues work on a new five-story mural at Mill Cove Apartments in South Portland that was funded by the city and took shape over six days. The design is inspired by the Greenbelt Walkway and Mill Creek Park (featuring a woman riding a bike, fields of lupines, and a sailboat on Casco Bay). Portland Press Herald
- ➤ This summer, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of Maine’s tourist season as local businesses prepare for a surge of visitors exploring iconic lighthouses, museums, and lobster shacks — Jane Anderson from the Maine Tourism Association said local travel and spending are expected to rise in the coming months. FOX23
- ➤ The Portland Museum of Art opens the Painting Energy exhibition today to show a decade of gifts from the Alex Katz Foundation that support emerging and under-represented artists—Marcie Griswold said the show connects Maine with new art perspectives. FOX23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After years of delays, Scarborough High School will start work on its running track at the Kippy Mitchell Sports Complex; the track will close on May 28 and reopen in late August to be ready for fall sports. Town voters approved funding in November 2021 after rejecting it in 2019—upgrades include removing and reinstalling the turf, leveling the base, and adding new curbing and track markings, with no public access during construction. WMTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Janet Mills attended a business roundtable with York County leaders on Wednesday to address concerns that tariffs may make Canadian tourists feel unwelcome and hurt Maine jobs—her administration will put up signs at border crossings and tourist spots while a summit in Boston is planned for next month. WMTW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shaw's store-made Greek salads were recalled after Albertsons announced Thursday that cucumbers tied to an active salmonella outbreak have caused 26 illnesses and nine hospitalizations across 15 states—though no cases have been reported in Maine—customers should return the products for a refund. WMTW
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Scenic Train Ride
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Check website for pricing — Experience a picturesque journey along Casco Bay in historic passenger cars while learning about Maine's railroading history.
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Visit the CREA Ecology Center – Open Sundays
12-2 p.m. — CREA Ecology Center — Free entry — Explore nature and enjoy the beauty of the Cathance River Nature Preserve with family and friends.
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An Afternoon with B. Dylan Hollis
1-4 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Ticket required — Celebrate the release of Baking Across America with a lively discussion, meet-and-greet, and an autograph from the beloved author.
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Capoeira Classes
6:30-8 p.m. — The Salt Flat Dance Collaborative — Costs vary — Explore the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira through movement, music, and culture.
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Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland
1:30-2:30 p.m. — 489 Congress St, Portland, ME — Ticket pricing varies — Explore Portland’s coast and historic neighborhoods on a classic fire truck with live narration.
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Asian Mahjong Game
4-5:30 p.m. — Prince Memorial Library — Free entry — Engage in a weekly drop-in Mahjong game with instruction for beginners.
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Maine Fungi Fest 2025
12 PM – 5 PM — Saint Joseph's College of Maine — Free entry — Celebrate all things fungi, plant-based healing, and evolving consciousness.
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Wine & Food Walks in Portland, Maine
2:45-5 p.m. — Portland Arts & Technology High School — Ticket required — Experience a guided tasting of exquisite wines paired with delicious local cuisine.
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Sunny Day Real Estate Concert
8 AM – 2 PM — State Theatre — VIP Package Available — Enjoy a nostalgia-filled performance with exclusive merchandise from the iconic band.
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Farmer's Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Brunswick Town Mall — Free entry — Fresh produce and local goods available every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season.
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