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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, youth hunters under 16 began Maine's annual two-day deer hunt at 5:55 a.m. as experienced mentors taught safety and skill while tagging stations in several communities processed the harvest. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Preble Street opened a new 30,000-square-foot food security hub in South Portland that served dinner for 2,000 people. The center can produce up to 10,000 meals a day and officials warn that SNAP cuts in November will affect 170,000 Mainers—food pantries are already facing longer lines as they prepare for the changes. Portland Press Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two years after the Lewiston mass shootings on Oct. 25, 2023, survivors John and Danielle Jasper recalled the night at Schemengees Bar and Grille when John was shot in the leg while playing cornhole—when 18 people were killed and 13 injured—and now the couple continues to rebuild their lives by returning to the game. WMTW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maine theater veteran Wendy Poole, who served over 30 years in the state’s theater scene and led The Theater Project in Brunswick, is now an executive producer for Last Days—an indie film by Justin Lin that opened nationwide this week at Apple Cinemas in Westbrook and tells the story of a missionary killed in 2018. She said her goal is to reinvest any returns into more passion projects. Portland Press Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Portland worker who struggled on $15-$18 an hour while balancing full-time work and school said rising rents forced him to leave the city (he moved to Biddeford) after years of barely affording survival on expired free food. He urged voters to support raising the minimum wage on Question A to help sustain the local food and hospitality industry. Portland Press Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jack Borland of Deering High School is named scholar athlete of the week for his strong performance in sports and academics. He plays goalie, lacrosse, and cross country (and he plans to study biomedical engineering in college). WMTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 1, 42 million Americans will lose their SNAP benefits because of the federal government shutdown. In Maine, 170,000 households that rely on SNAP will face food insecurity—local officials say the newly opened Preble Street Food Security Hub in South Portland cannot replace federal aid. FOX23
- ➤ Ogunquit firefighters will use a big boat to haul tugboat Georgie from the ocean today near Perkins Cove; the tugboat sank in December 2024 (the recovery operation is expected to draw curious onlookers). WMTW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An 11-day cruise ship will dock in Portland Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. after the CDC tracked a norovirus outbreak that sickened 74 passengers and one crew member, and city officials said the ship will be disinfected while symptomatic passengers remain isolated — the outbreak is the highest tracked this year on a cruise ship. Portland Press Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Harvest on the Harbor—set to feature top chefs—will offer gourmet seafood and coffee options this weekend. Coffee by Design will sponsor the Lobster Chef of the Year competition and OysterFest. FOX23
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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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Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
8-11 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Get your tickets ASAP — Experience the return of a songwriting legend for two nights in Portland!
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Pierre Bensusan Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting blend of world music with Pierre Bensusan's captivating guitar melodies.
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All Hallow's Market and Flash Tattoo Event
11 AM – 11 PM — Brass & Briar Studios — Free entry — Explore spooky vendors and grab unique flash tattoos at this Halloween-themed market.
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Worcester Railers vs. Maine Mariners
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Ticket required for all ages 2 and up — Catch an exciting hockey showdown in Portland!
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Annual Celtic Fair 2025
9 AM – 3 PM — Maine Irish Heritage Center — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with Irish dance, festive food, and local artistry.
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Headshot Happy Hour
4-6 p.m. — Argenta Brewing Company — Headshot + Drink ticket available — Network over local drinks and capture a new professional headshot.
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Literacy Tour 2025 with Julie Falatko
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Portland Public Library — Free entry — Explore enchanting stories with Daniel Tiger and Maine's own Julie Falatko.
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Ballads and Crankies: Music and Visual Art Experience
8-11:30 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — All ages — Experience an intimate evening of folk music and visual art combining haunting ballads and intricate paper animations.
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Intro to Argentine Tango and Practica
7-9 p.m. — The Portland Yoga Project — First lesson free, $50 for all six classes — Discover the elegant fundamentals of Argentine Tango with expert guidance.
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