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Portland
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Topsham Fair opened at the fairgrounds off Route 196—featuring games, rides, animal exhibits and local food vendors—and will run until August 10. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland Police Department is collecting backpacks filled with essential school supplies for local students. Donations will be accepted at the police department lobby (109 Middle Street) (until August 22). WGME
- ➤ The Portland Police Department is collecting backpacks filled with school supplies for local students during its 10th annual Fill-A-Backpack Challenge—donations will be accepted at 109 Middle Street until August 22. FOX23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lego artist Colby Adolphsen of Waldoboro builds Maine landmarks in miniature and displays his work at the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk until December—his exhibits include a mini Paul Bunyan statue and the Nubble Lighthouse. The museum will host a Lego event on Aug. 16 and Adolphsen will lead a free drop-in workshop on Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.—inviting locals to celebrate Maine creativity. Portland Press Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public housing residents in Maine must now receive a 30-day notice before eviction and can request hardship exemptions or rent adjustments if they fall behind on rent. They can use a grievance process—through informal meetings, formal hearings, or mediation—to try to prevent eviction in court. WGME
- ➤ The city's main fire boat was taken out of service after striking an unknown object during a rescue call near Jewell Island about three weeks ago—its repairs are estimated to cost between $20,000 and $30,000 while backup Marine 2 remains in operation. FOX23
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Guster On The Ocean
3 PM – 9 PM — Thompson's Point — Ticket pricing varies — Experience three days of Guster's live performances by the beautiful ocean in Portland.
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Wine Sail - Rosé Experience aboard the Frances
3-5 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — Cost info not specified — Enjoy exquisite rosé wines while sailing through the stunning Casco Bay.
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Dino Trolley Adventure
9:45-3 p.m. — Seashore Trolley Museum — $15 for ages 3-99, free for kids under 3 — Embark on a dino-themed trolley ride with activities like a dinosaur egg hunt and craft-making fun.
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Bingo at Elks Lodge
10 AM – 3 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — Purchase bingo cards on-site — Enjoy a fun-filled day of bingo with lunch options and ample parking.
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The Dead South Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging evening with the folk-bluegrass sounds of The Dead South.
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Weekly SUP Community Paddles
7:30-8:30 a.m. — Portland Paddle — Free entry — Connect with fellow paddlers for an hour of fun on the water during summer months.
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The Big Bounce America
9 AM – 3 PM — Cumberland Fairgrounds — Ticket required — Experience inflatable fun for all ages in the World’s Biggest Bounce House.
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Lake Street Dive Concert Pass
7-10 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Tickets from $102 — Experience the genre-defying sound of Lake Street Dive live in Portland, ME.
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Wine Sail - Piedmont
6-8 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — Tickets required — Experience a delightful evening of wine education and sailing on Casco Bay.
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Ask A Librarian! Drop-in Question Sessions
1-3 p.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free — Get help with technology, research, and more at this community resource session.
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