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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer ambassadors are cleaning up Portland's Arts District and Monument Square as city officials work to ease problems with homeless encampments — Mayor Mark Dion said a new police substation will open soon across the street to help address issues like graffiti and waste. WMTW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jason Singer, a former Press Herald reporter, became the first repeat Jeopardy champion in weeks by winning Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s episodes and earning $22,400 and $26,400 — breaking a streak of 13 one-time winners — while his wife Susan McMillan, who won in 2021, also joined the winners. WMTW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Most lupine plants in Maine are non-native and many botanists consider them invasive, with bigleaf lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) on the state’s advisory list; Maine’s only native lupine, the sundial lupine, once supported pollinators but is now nearly extinct in the wild, leading local experts to recommend that gardeners replace it with native varieties. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Stacia Brezinski from Maine Audubon explained that the indigo bunting is a small, common bird best seen in shrubby edge habitats like powerline cuts and field borders—its call is a paired 'tweet-tweet' and females blend with the grass when nesting. She noted that the bird migrates at night and a feathers 101 workshop on its coloring will be held at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center on July 17. WGME
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Bureau of Insurance denied Genworth Life Insurance's planned 233% rate hike for long-term care, reducing the increase to 76% spread over three years—Genworth said it will work with regulators to balance rising care costs with protecting policyholders. The decision comes as long-term care costs remain high in our state. FOX23
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
1-4 p.m. — Scenic Spot in Cape Elizabeth — Cost varies — Capture Maine’s natural beauty in a private painting class for all skill levels.
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Wine Sail Through Tuscany
3:15-5:15 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — $150 — Experience a delightful wine tasting while sailing through the scenic Casco Bay.
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Funky Mondays featuring The Red Eye Flight Crew
9:30-11 p.m. — Portland House Of Music and Events — Ticket info varies — Enjoy a lively performance from Funky Mondays and The Red Eye Flight Crew in a vibrant local venue.
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pollinateHERS - Women Entrepreneurs Support Group
5:30-7:30 p.m. — coworkHERS — Free entry — Connect with fellow female entrepreneurs in a supportive environment.
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Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour
1:30-2:30 p.m. — 489 Congress St, Portland, ME — Check website for pricing — Experience Portland's scenic coast and historic sites aboard a classic fire engine.
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