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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city and MaineHousing said they plan to extend Portland’s pilot Housing First Program for at least another year after it helped house dozens of residents. The program permanently housed 45 of 85 participants and helped residents like John Young Jr. move from homelessness to a stable apartment at Franklin Towers—showing continued progress in addressing housing needs. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Hill Arts in Portland announced it has raised $9 million of the $18 million needed and will break ground on a new 400-seat performance venue on Congress Street in October. The project received all necessary city approvals and will connect with the existing Parish Hall Theater that hosted over 200 performances in 2024—its modern design includes panoramic views and state-of-the-art lighting and acoustics, and it is set to open in early 2027. Portland Press Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Marine Learning Project held an open house aboard the schooner Harvey Gamage on Thursday to let Maine teachers and school administrators learn about maritime heritage through hands-on activities. A second open house will be held on Sunday in Wiscasset from 12 to 3 p.m.—the historic 131 foot sail training vessel built in 1973 offers a unique learning experience for interested visitors. WGME
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine lawmakers passed nearly 400 new laws this session that change rules on pesticide penalties, raise the minimum age for marriage, and set fair wages for farm workers plus add measures on public safety. Lawmakers will return to Augusta this week to spend the remaining $5 million and address about 300 bills that still need funding. Portland Press Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The N-Y-A boys lacrosse team won 9—7 over Maranacook Winthrop Co-op at Deering High School last night as Gavin Thomas and Max Siebert drove key scoring, earning their first title since 2019. The Maranacook Winthrop girls team won 10—9 over TRAIP Academy when a last-second goal by Stella Stewart clinched the close contest. WMTW
- ➤ Stella Stewart scored with 7.1 seconds left to give Maranacook/Winthrop a 10—9 win over Traip Academy in the Class C girls lacrosse state final on Friday at Deering’s Memorial Field; the win earned the Black Bears their first state title since starting varsity play in 2019. Maranacook/Winthrop outshot Traip 22—14 as the team rallied for a dramatic victory. Portland Press Herald
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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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Stolen Mojo - Annual Music Cruise
7-10 p.m. — Casablanca Cruises — $40-$100 — Celebrate the 4th of July with live music and cocktails on Casco Bay.
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