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In today's newsletter:
- Police chase ends in deadly shooting at Portland's ferry terminal.
- How looming tariffs could hike Portland's road salt and concrete costs
- How worsening drought from south of Portland could affect your water use
Also on today's calendar: Learn The Truth About Getting Rid Of Your Stuff and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 1 man dead after police chase in Portland ends at ferry terminal; no witnesses hurt (newscentermaine.com) — A police chase through downtown Portland ended at the Casco Bay ferry terminal, where officers fatally shot 37-year-old Jacob Hastings after he allegedly threatened people and stole multiple vehicles. Ferry staff quickly sheltered passengers and delayed boats, and no bystanders were hurt. Three Portland officers are now on administrative leave while the Maine Attorney General investigates, and police are asking witnesses to come forward. 
2. Collins asks Trump administration to keep negotiating with Canada on tariffs (fox23maine.com) — From her Portland office, Sen. Susan Collins is pressing the Trump administration to keep negotiating with Canada over tariffs she says could sharply raise costs for Maine businesses and towns. She warns that road salt, concrete, paper, and other products could see immediate price hikes, hitting local budgets and families across the state if no deal is reached.
3. Drought Conditions Increase Again in Maine (wgan.com) — Much of Maine, including areas just south of Portland, is back under worsening drought, with nearly 95 percent of the state at least abnormally dry. Severe drought now grips a large stretch of the coast toward Bar Harbor, affecting hundreds of thousands of residents and reversing gains made earlier this summer.
4. Leaders from the National Endowment for the Arts visit Maine (newscentermaine.com) — National Endowment for the Arts leaders wrapped up a three-day Maine tour that included a stop in Portland to see how local arts support community revitalization. Their visit, centered on Lewiston's new Maine Mill Museum, highlighted how creative programs in cities like Portland, Rockland, and Bangor are helping drive resilience and redevelopment.
5. Juju Nadeau, A Victim of Transgender Violence, is Rembered by Friends and Family (outfrontmagazine.com) — Friends and family in Portland are mourning 21-year-old Juju Nadeau, who was fatally stabbed on Black Cove Trail and later died at a local hospital. Loved ones are honoring her under Tukey's Bridge with flowers and notes, while her partner and best friend work to preserve her memory and highlight respect for transgender victims of violence.
📸 Around Portland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portland
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The Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress St, Portland
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- First Day of School - Grades 1 through 5
Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103 - First Day of School for Grades 1-12
Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland, ME 04102 - First Day of School for Pre-K & K
Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland, ME 04102 - First Day of School - Grades Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103 - Kindergarten Coffee for Incoming Kindergarten Parents/Guardians
Ocean Avenue Outside, in the Front of Elementary (Near Flag Pole)
11:45 am - Early Release / Staff PD Students Released at 1:10
Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103
5:15 pm - NO SCHOOL: Labor Day Weekend
Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland, ME 04102 - Ghostland Beer Release and Merch Pop-Up, feat. Ghost of Paul Revere →
Allagash Brewing Company, 50 Industrial Wy, Portland
1:00 pm - Gimme Gimme Disco →
Aura 121 Center Street Portland, ME 04101
9:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Saturday Cat Movie in Historic Wing: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish (Rated PG) →
Westbrook ME Calendar Westbrook, ME 04092
2:00 pm - Canal, Congin, Saccarappa Open House
Westbrook Public Schools Westbrook, ME 04092
5:00 pm - No Meeting this Week
Rotary Club of Westbrook-Gorham PO Box 91, Westbrook, ME 04098 - Family Storytime at Walker Library →
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Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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