Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Over 100 riders gathered at Central Maine Harley-Davidson on Saturday morning to launch the fourth annual We Ride For Vets charity ride, benefiting Maine Veterans Project.
The event featured a scenic 66-mile route through six towns, along with food trucks, live music and booths for veteran and motorcycle vendors.
🎭 Culture
Wild Blueberry Weekend takes place today, celebrating Maine's signature wild berries and honoring local farmers who harvest them.
The tradition, established in 2021 by Governor Mills, offers events at farms, restaurants, and shops statewide to spotlight Maine's dominant role in U.S. wild blueberry production.
🏈 Sports
The 14th annual Team Mimi’s softball tournament took place Saturday morning at the Union Street Athletic Complex as teams competed in a bracket-style event that raised funds for the Lafayette Family Cancer Center in Brewer in honor of Linda Mimi Williams.
Ruth White of Orono won her third Maine women’s title at the TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday with a 34:05 finish to repeat as the top female, while Portland’s Alec Troxell claimed the Maine men’s title at the state's largest road race.
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Hannah McFarland Concert
3:00 – 8:30 PM — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with local talent in an outdoor setting.
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