Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
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🏘️ Community
York County Community Action uses volunteer drivers to offer free rides to Mainers for health appointments, school, and important trips.
Tim Sansevieri, a retired driver, works flexible shifts to help fill gaps in transportation—volunteers remain in short supply.
Food trucks Meet on the Street, Ironclad Eats and Great Wave Sushi gathered at the CBS13/Fox23 parking lot on National Food Truck Day to serve tacos, burritos and sushi burgers.
Ironclad Eats was named a top food truck in local awards—highlighting a statewide scene with 526 registered food trucks.
💼 Business
Ahold Delhaize, parent of Hannaford, said its systems were hacked on November 5, 2024 — a breach that exposed names, contact details, and financial information of 95,463 Mainers.
The company learned of the incident on November 6, 2024 and now offers 24 months of free credit monitoring to affected individuals.
🎭 Culture
Today, the fourth annual Maine Oyster Festival takes place at the L.L.
Bean campus in Freeport where visitors can buy raw oysters for $3 each and see tens of thousands of oysters shucked by over two dozen farms. The free festival offers grilled, fried and smoked oysters—along with local food trucks serving sides like kimchi, hot sauce and lemon slices.
🎓 Education
Maine’s free community college program will end for high school graduates after 2025; students graduating in 2025 can use their scholarship for two years while later classes will be ineligible.
The program (launched by Governor Janet Mills in 2022) provided free access to seven community colleges (state lawmakers ended its funding) across the state.
🎉 Portland Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland, Maine
1:30-2:30 p.m. — 489 Congress St, Portland, ME — Ticket prices vary — Experience Portland’s scenic coast and historic sites aboard a classic fire engine with live narration.
Joe List Live
7 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Joe List, known for his specials and late-night appearances.
Yoga for Good
8-9 a.m. — Toad&Co. — $15 donation — Participate in a beginner-friendly yoga class while supporting a local non-profit.
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