Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of July.
Good morning, Portland.
Kitchen of Kindness volunteers from Chabad of Maine have been serving warm kosher meals to neighbors in need.
Rabbi Levi Wilansky said the program, which includes traditional challah, soup, salad, an entree, and cookies (with handwritten notes), is set to expand and welcome more volunteers.
Local bird watchers can see northern house wrens active this July as males build multiple nests in birdhouses (and sometimes other cavities) to woo mates and support a second brood while females frequently feed their chicks.
Observers can learn about this unique nesting behavior in action.
During a Senate debate last Thursday night to choose a replacement for former nominee Graham Platner, candidate Ashley Webb described her experience as a songwriter and author, sparking strong reactions on social media in Maine.
Webb was one of eight candidates on the stage during the two-hour event.
Maine Beer Company owner and Senate candidate Dan Kleban condemned online bullying of fellow candidate Ashley Webb after Thursday night's debate (Webb launched her campaign last week).
The Maine Women’s Amateur will run at Val Halla Golf and Recreation Monday through Wednesday as Jade Haylock seeks a third title and Erin Holmes returns to her home course.
The 61-player field is set to compete for the trophy on familiar fairways.
West secured a record-setting victory at the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl last night when top teams faced off in a fierce contest held in Portland + marking a milestone for the annual event.
In a game Saturday night at Hadlock Field the Sea Dogs won 11-0 over Somerset as Ronald Rosario drove in five runs with two home runs and pitcher Anthony Eyanson delivered a one-hit performance + Rosario also hit his ninth homer of the season.
Narrated Train Ride along Casco Bay
12 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride while learning about Maine’s narrow gauge railroading history.
Jordan Jensen Live at State Theatre
8 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Jordan Jensen in Portland's beloved venue.
Opera Maine - Roméo et Juliette
7:30 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — $35 – $175 (Free for ages 21 and under) — Experience the timeless passion of Shakespeare’s most popular love story through Gounod’s enchanting opera.
FOODEESFEST Portland Food Truck Festival
1-9 p.m. — The Maine Mall — Free entry — Experience a culinary feast with 40+ food trucks and local artisans in a vibrant community setting.
Narrated Train Ride
3 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute ride while learning about Maine's rich railroading history and enjoying stunning views of Casco Bay.
Narrated Train Ride Along Casco Bay
11 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride while learning about Maine's unique railroading history and enjoying breathtaking views.
Narrated Train Ride
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Enjoy a scenic narrated train ride along beautiful Casco Bay while learning about Maine’s unique history.
Scenes: A Billy Joel Experience
7:30-10 p.m. — Erik's Church — Cost Info Not Provided — Celebrate the iconic music of Billy Joel with a lively tribute show.
Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Tricky Britches
6-8 p.m. — Congress Square Park — Free entry — Experience the high-energy string sounds of Tricky Britches, blending bluegrass, country, folk, and rock.
Narrated Train Ride Experience
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Enjoy a scenic narrated train ride along Casco Bay while discovering Maine’s unique railroading history.
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