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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wayside Food Programs is hosting free pop-up picnics to fight hunger and boost community spirit with family fun and free food. Emma Berry said the events will offer a welcoming space for neighbors to gather—helping them connect over shared meals and community care. FOX23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m., Maine Voices Live will host a conversation with author Tom Ricks (a veteran military journalist) at One Longfellow Square in Portland. The event will be livestreamed so local viewers can watch the discussion. Portland Press Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bath Iron Works and Greater Portland Metro have joined to expand the BREEZ bus service to Bath starting July 7, offering discounts for shipyard employees and local commuters. The new route will ease travel by leaving Portland at 5:10 a.m., stopping in Yarmouth, Freeport, and Brunswick before arriving in Bath at 6:20 a.m. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland City Council approved a $285.6M budget for 2026 that raises the tax rate by 7% and requires drawing $8.8M from the rainy day fund to cover a $19M gap, resulting in spending $8.6M more than last year. Gov. Mills signed a $320M supplemental state budget that includes $4M for general assistance + amendments such as $100,000 for child care vouchers and a 25% pay increase for city officials amid ongoing state funding uncertainty. WMTW
- ➤ Maine lawmakers plan a bill to lower Net Energy Billing costs by about $7 a month for families and businesses while keeping clean energy progress on track; ratepayers are projected to save $61 million in the first year and over $1 billion in 16 years as the law takes effect January 1. The bill targets large solar projects only—encouraging battery storage without changing the rooftop solar program. FOX23
- ➤ A Maine law now makes it easier to cancel subscriptions—companies must let customers cancel using the same method they signed up. The law also requires companies to get expressed consent for automatic renewals. WGME
- ➤ A law was signed to help mobile home park residents by giving them the right of first refusal to buy the park if they match an outside offer — the law will take effect in 90 days. FOX23
- ➤ A Maine law now makes it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions by requiring sellers to use the same method for cancellation as for sign-up — companies must also obtain expressed consent for automatic renewals. FOX23
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Association of Realtors reported that the median price for single-family homes reached $425,000 in May, up from $230,000 in May 2019 — an 85% increase over the past six years. WGME
SHOP NEWS
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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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Wine Sails in Portland, ME
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Casco Bay — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beauty of Casco Bay on a wine sailing adventure with stunning views.
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Prester & Samargia Jazz Trio Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Free entry — Experience a captivating blend of standards, originals, and Brazilian & Latin jazz with talented musicians.
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Wine & Raw Bar Sail
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Maine State Pier — Ticketed event — Enjoy fine wine and a gourmet raw bar experience aboard a beautiful tall ship as you sail through picturesque Portland waters.
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