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Portland
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deb Roberts recalled having dinner with her son before he headed to sea on the El Faro — which sank 10 years ago and claimed 33 lives — and she has since started a memorial fund to honor his memory. Families gathered in Florida at a private ceremony to share stories and remember their loved ones. FOX23
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On October 1, 2015, the cargo ship El Faro sank off the Bahamas in a Category 4 hurricane—killing all 33 people on board including four from Maine—and prompting changes in maritime safety rules. FOX23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Good Theater kicks off its 22nd season today — its first main stage show in its new home at Stevens Square at Baxter Woods — with the Broadway musical comedy It Shoulda Been You after leaving Munjoy Hill last year. WGME
- ➤ The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is showing 65 rare photographs by Gordon Parks taken in Maine in 1944 (showing local life during the war) that offer a glimpse into the state's past. The free show runs until November 9. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Maine brothers Sam and Marcus Bagala from Gray write music for film and podcasts. Their work is heard in the documentary Clemente about baseball star Roberto Clemente and the Star Trek: Khan podcast that features George Takei — they used a string quartet and horns to add drama to the sound. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ On Wednesday, Maine Maritime Academy held a ceremony to honor five alumni who died when the cargo ship El Faro sank during Hurricane Joaquin ten years ago—marking a heartfelt tribute to the lost mariners. Eight bells rang to remember them as leaders said the ceremony helped begin the healing process. FOX23
- ➤ Poet Jae Casella published 'Monday Night Choir Boi' in Monster Beauties: A Trans Poetics Archive Anthology, recounting their time singing with the Lavender Choir among queer voices and facing early struggles with identity. The poem reflects on tender memories and the courage to be true on Maine’s southern coast — offering a vivid look at a shared creative journey. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Good Theater began its 22nd main stage season today at its new home at Stevens Square at Baxter Woods—opening with the Broadway musical comedy 'It Shoulda Been You.' The company left its 21-year home on Munjoy Hill last year and will continue offering productions in this venue. FOX23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The federal government shutdown that began Tuesday at midnight left 12,000 Maine employees in limbo and raised concerns about future impacts—Portland Press Herald asks federal workers and others to report how they are affected through a secure form without sharing names. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heather Anderson is fighting to bring her husband home after his stroke left him paralyzed and in need of long-term rehabilitation that Maine cannot provide, so he received treatment in New Jersey. The story shows a statewide shortage of specialized care facilities as many nursing homes have closed in recent years+Anderson faces high travel costs and long separations from their children. WMTW
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Scenic Train Ride
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Enjoy a scenic 40-minute train ride with beautiful views of Casco Bay and learn about Maine's narrow gauge railroading history.
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The California Honeydrops Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience the vibrant sound of The California Honeydrops on their Redwood Highway Tour.
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Scenic Train Ride
11 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Experience a charming 40-minute train ride along the stunning Casco Bay while uncovering the history of narrow gauge railroading.
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Scenic Train Ride in Casco Bay
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Experience a nostalgic 40-minute train ride with stunning waterside views and rich history.
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Mainebiz Portland 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Forum 2025
7:30-10:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland — Ticket prices vary — Gain 60 actionable business ideas from Maine CEOs to inspire your career.
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Scenic Train Ride
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Experience a 40-minute scenic train ride along Casco Bay while learning about Maine's rich railroading history.
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Fall Foliage Wine Sail in Portland, Maine
3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Experience a scenic sail through Casco Bay while enjoying exquisite European wines and autumn vistas.
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LYRES! Concert with Mal Thursday and Tiger Bomb
7-11 p.m. — Veterans of Foreign Wars — Tickets available — Experience Boston's garage revival legends LYRES live in Portland alongside local acts Mal Thursday and Tiger Bomb.
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Fall Foliage Champagne and Oysters Sail
3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $195 — Sail through scenic Casco Bay while enjoying exquisite Champagnes and fresh oysters.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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