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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maine prisoner Carl Williams, 41, pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing his cellmate Renaldo Jones at Windham Correctional Facility in 2022 and was sentenced to 32 years — the case was handled in Cumberland County Superior Court. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Portland chef Jordan Rubin of Mr. Tuna was named one of Food and Wine’s 10 best new chefs for 2025 — the first Maine chef in 11 years. He will be featured in the October issue and continues to champion local food and sustainable practices. Portland Press Herald
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington County in Downeast Maine faces an $11 million budget deficit after accounting errors since 2020 led to towns being underbilled; county officials will hold a hearing on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. and urge voters to approve the bond on Nov. 4 so that essential services—such as the sheriff, jail, and emergency management—continue without interruption. WMTW
- ➤ Portland Police and the Honor Roll Association hosted a cycling event today where current and retired law enforcement officers gathered to honor fallen colleagues and raise funds for the 100 Club of Maine—an organization that supports families of first responders who died in the line of duty. FOX23
- ➤ Governor Janet Mills declared September as Preparedness Month to urge Mainers to ready their families for winter by making emergency plans—residents are advised to check the Maine Emergency Management Agency website for guidance on creating kits and signing up for alerts. WGME
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Varsity Maine released its first football poll of 2025, ranking Thornton Academy first and Portland second after recent wins, while Bonny Eagle, Kennebunk and Cony rounded out the top five—poll results are based on games played before Sept. 9. Portland Press Herald
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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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5:30-7:30 p.m. — coworkHERS — Free entry — Empowering networking space for female entrepreneurs in Portland.
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