Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
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🏘️ Community
Today, The Root Cellar in Lewiston delivered over 140 Thanksgiving turkey baskets to families, surpassing its goal of 127 baskets and providing a full meal with turkey plus sides.
Local churches and community groups helped sort and deliver the food — extra baskets will go to the Portland site for next week's event—despite rising costs.
Today, The Root Cellar is delivering over 140 turkey baskets to local families in need—exceeding its goal of 127 baskets.
Volunteers from local churches and community groups are gathering supplies as the nonprofit renews its 14th annual Thanksgiving tradition.
🎓 Education
MSAD 75 board, led by Bowdoinham rep Hutson Hayward, is planning the 2026-2027 budget with public forums and meetings starting in November.
The board aims to fix aging schools, add solar panels and convert school buses from diesel to gasoline — steps to boost school safety — while voters will approve the plan in June.
🏛️ Government
A federal appeals court upheld the government’s requirement for lobstermen to use electronic tracking devices on their boats, saying these devices record limited data that helps monitor the lobster population.
The ruling, made Tuesday, supports a law set in late 2023—designed to gather info for future industry regulations.
🏈 Sports
Westbrook football won its first state title — beating Cony 40–20 at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Saturday — as quarterback Gio Staples led with 163 rushing yards, two touchdowns and two passing scores while the defense intercepted four passes.
The victory marked a turnaround from last season’s 2–6 record.
Saturday saw four state high school football championships with Thornton, Westbrook, Greeley, and the Winslow Ramblers winning their titles as strong runs and big plays determined the games.
Key players (Connor Ayoub) and (Luke Piper) led scoring drives and energized local fans.
Bowdoin men’s soccer won 1–0 in a penalty kick shootout against Connecticut College on Saturday in Medford — Alex Ainsworth made three saves to help secure the win and advance the team to the Elite Eight.
The team improved to 13–3–3 and will face NESCAC rival Tufts today at 1 p.m. for a berth in the Final Four.
Maine football lost to New Hampshire 33-27 in a Coastal Athletic Association game Saturday in Durham, New Hampshire — after falling 20 points behind in the first half — and finished the season 6-6 overall and 5-3 in conference play.
New Hampshire improved to 8-4 overall and 6-2 in the conference as it continues in the playoff race.
🎉 Portland Events
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PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Portland Maine — $1599 — Comprehensive PMP certification training offering real-world examples and lifetime access to recordings.
Thanksgiving Celebration at Westin Portland Harborview
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Westin Portland Harborview — No refunds — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive buffet of holiday favorites and desserts.
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Cross Insurance Arena — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical journey with beloved Disney characters in an ice show extravaganza.
2025 The Polar Express Train Ride
2:45 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Non-refundable tickets available — Experience a magical ride to the North Pole with hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday cheer.
Tom Rush Concert
8-11 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Tom Rush, a pioneer of American folk music.
Jim Gaffigan - Everything is Wonderful Tour
7-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan as he brings his unique observations on life to Portland.
2025 The Polar Express Train Ride Experience
6:30 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Premium pricing available — Experience a magical journey to the North Pole with hot chocolate and holiday cheer.
Brad Terry Jazz Performance
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Cadenza — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience Maine jazz legend Brad Terry alongside talented musicians in an unforgettable live performance.
DIY Holiday Cork Ornaments & Mod Podge Votives
6-8 p.m. — Hardshore Distilling Company — Ages 21+ — Craft your own festive cork ornaments and decorative votives for the holiday season.
Joe DeRosa Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — General Admission available — Catch a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Joe DeRosa as he performs live in Portland.
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