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Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of celebrities gathered in Portland on Thursday and will tee it up today at Falmouth Country Club at the Drive Fore Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise more than $100,000 for Maine charities — the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital and the Dempsey Center. FOX23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florida man, 48-year-old Julius Bighoro, was arrested on Wednesday in Standish for allegedly using a grandparent scam—posing as a grandchild in crisis—to trick a local resident into giving him $9,500 for an attorney. WGME
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Maine couple has opened the state’s first accredited laboratory for PFAS testing of well water—an effort that aims to protect residents from long-lasting chemical contamination. CEO Katie Richards of Maine Laboratories said the new facility will help detect rising concerns about these chemicals. WGME
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers approved two bills to create a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence kits during the session that ended Wednesday but both face a funding hurdle from the Appropriations Committee. Advocates and state officials say without the system nearly 300 kits go untracked each year—leaving survivors to wait months for lab results. FOX23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Dom's baseball team edged Richmond in an eleven inning regional championship game and has won 11 games in a row while facing its school's impending closure. The team will try for a fourth straight state title on Saturday — a last chance to add another crown before the school closes. WMTW
- ➤ Windham became the top softball team after defeating Cheverus in the Class A South final on Tuesday — Cheverus fell to second and Medomak Valley, Hermon, and Edward Little joined the top five. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Maine high school baseball, softball and lacrosse teams clinched spots in the state championships on Tuesday and Thursday + the championships are scheduled for today and Saturday. Local teams like the Biddeford Tigers and Falmouth Navigators will compete in these spring sports contests. Portland Press Herald
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Summer Reading Book Club with Dog Man
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Free entry — Celebrate reading with games, activities, and meet Dog Man for a photo op!
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Sleep Theory Concert
6:00 – 8:30 PM — State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic rock sounds of Sleep Theory, featuring powerhouse vocalist Cullen Moore.
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PMP Certification Training in Portland, ME
Jun 24-27, 9 AM-5 PM — Portland, ME — Pricing varies — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive training including e-learning access and real-world case studies.
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Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour
1:30-2:30 p.m. — 489 Congress St, Portland — Ticket required — Experience Portland’s coastal beauty and historic charm aboard a classic fire engine tour.
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Palace Playland Fireworks
9:45 p.m. — Palace Playland — Free show — Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display on the beach at Old Orchard Beach.
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Farmer's Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Brunswick Town Mall — Free entry — Fresh local produce and artisanal goods await at this vibrant community market.
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Sacred Nourishment: Connected Cooking and Eating Practices
3-8 p.m. — Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center — Workshop fee includes dinner — Experience mindful cooking and communal eating in honor of the summer solstice.
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MaineR Users Group Social Hour & Lightning Talks
5:30–6:30 p.m. — Novare Res Bier Cafe — Free entry — Connect with data professionals and enjoy quickfire talks on R and data science.
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An Evening with Chris Whitaker
6-8 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Book purchase required — Engage with bestselling author Chris Whitaker during a special signing and discussion about his latest novel.
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Acoustic Sunset Sail on Frances
6:00–8:00 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — $90 — Watch the sunset over Casco Bay while enjoying live folk, bluegrass, and soul music in an acoustic setting.
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