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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Chief Brian Langerman of Westbrook Fire Department earned the state's first chief emergency medical services officer credential, making him Maine's first dual-credentialed public safety leader. Westbrook events continue with a Lions Club bottle drive on Oct 18 at American Legion Hall, a Christmas Craft Fair at St. Hyacinth Church on Nov 1, and a Rotary golf tournament that raised over $30,000 for community programs. Portland Press Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Low Stakes Lodge in Old Port will close permanently this fall as its owners plan to renovate the space — repurposing it as a private events area for Highroller Lobster Co. — and it will remain open for a few more weeks before the renovations begin. The restaurant did not set a specific closure date. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ State data released last week shows that after five years of rapid growth, recreational cannabis sales in Maine are leveling off as prices drop and sales lag—indicating a maturing market with an oversupply that is raising concerns among small growers. Officials noted that while overall sales remain strong, rising costs and reduced demand may force mom-and-pop producers to struggle in the current market. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Singer-songwriter Maia Sharp released her album Tomboy on Sept. 12 and will perform in Yarmouth on Friday at 7 p.m. at Founder’s Hall on Main St.—she will co-headline a concert with Catie Curtis in Brownfield on Oct. 25. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Monday marked the seventh official Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maine as museums partnered with native tribes for free events starting at 10 a.m.—the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine hosted a performance by the Burnurwubskek Singers while the Portland Museum of Art and Abbe Museum opened their doors for self-guided tours, and USPS, banks, and government offices closed despite retailers and delivery services remaining open. WMTW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Portland’s hotel industry has grown steeply—two decades ago there were only three hotels and now more than a dozen exist with plans for more— as Quincy Hentzel of the Chamber said market studies and seasonal demand drive the expansion. The Eggs and Issues event will discuss this topic Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at USM Hannaford Hall on Bedford St. WGAN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portland voters are asked to decide on a measure that would raise the city’s minimum wage from $15.50 an hour to $16.75 on January 1 — the ordinance also sets a $1 increase in 2027 and a rise to $19 at the start of January 2028 — as part of a plan tied to living cost changes. FOX23
- ➤ Today the Maine Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport and another tomorrow at 6 p.m. at its offices in Hallowell to review Central Maine Power's five-year plan. The plan would raise bills by about $17 in year one and up to $35 by year five while funding $1.4 billion in grid improvements and new Maine-based hires—customers worry about rising rates. WGME
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state funded free blood tests for over 600 Maine households exposed to PFAS from sludge-based fertilizer that contaminated soil and drinking water wells—eligible residents and farmhands can use authorization letters from their doctor to guide follow-up care. Portland Press Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local cook used Italian canning methods to turn fresh market tomatoes into passata and chutney as Maine’s tomato season ended. He followed safety tips—adding lemon juice and proper processing—to preserve a heavy box of tomatoes before they became too ripe. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In Varsity Maine football Week 6, standout players helped push teams to big wins as Leavitt’s Randan Hutchinson rushed for 117 yards and scored three touchdowns in Gardiner's 32-7 win — while Iggy McGrath completed 14 of 17 passes for 352 yards and six touchdowns as Yarmouth beat Traip Academy. Portland Press Herald
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Scenic Train Ride
2 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Experience a delightful 40-minute roundtrip train ride while soaking in the stunning views of Casco Bay.
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Scenic Train Ride
2 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Experience a delightful roundtrip train ride along Casco Bay with stunning waterside views and fascinating history.
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Fall Foliage Wine Sail in Portland, Maine
3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Experience a scenic wine sail with Mediterranean reds against the backdrop of Maine’s stunning autumn foliage.
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Fall Foliage Wine Sail in Portland, Maine
3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $195 — Experience wine and oysters while sailing through the vibrant autumn waters of Casco Bay.
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Big Thief Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets starting at $174 — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Big Thief live in Portland.
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Gospel Music Lecture and Demo by Jack Maeby
5:00-6:30 p.m. — The Hill Arts — Free entry — Experience soul-stirring gospel music that ignites joy and resonates through your spirit.
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Maine Tech Week
8 AM – 9 PM — Aura — Ticket required — Celebrate and connect with Maine's vibrant tech community through talks and hands-on sessions.
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Joshua Radin Concert
8-10 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — $11.99 — Enjoy an evening with the empathic troubadour known for heartfelt melodies and powerful storytelling.
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The Cat and the Canary
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Halloween with spooky tunes and a fun costume parade on the iconic Kotzschmar Organ.
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Saint Motel Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets from $47 — Experience a lively performance by the energetic band Saint Motel in Portland.
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