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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Motorcyclists held the eighth annual 9/11 tribute ride on Saturday morning in Lisbon Falls as they rode to the Maine Firefighters Memorial in Augusta where 100 roses were laid—raising funds for local nonprofits with food, raffles and merchandise sales. FOX23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Portland restaurant is mourning its head chef Declan Perry, who rose from an entry role to lead the kitchen and was murdered last month outside a Massachusetts hospital emergency room by 42-year-old Christopher Caron—who pleaded not guilty. FOX23
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine voters will decide on a statewide referendum this November on a red flag law that lets police and family members petition to remove firearms from those deemed dangerous—using a lower evidence standard than the current yellow flag law. Supporters say the measure will help prevent suicide and violence while critics warn it may violate rights and lack due process—mirroring debates in other New England states. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of New England football team won its season opener in overtime on September 6—letting in 718 yards of offense. The win sets a hopeful tone for their upcoming games. WMTW
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket details available — Experience an evening of compelling post-rock with Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
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pollinateHERS - Support Group for Women Entrepreneurs
5:30-7:30 p.m. — coworkHERS — Free entry — Empowering networking space for female entrepreneurs in Portland.
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