Daily
Portland
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maine schools must have AEDs accessible during athletic events this fall, and boards must develop cardiac emergency response plans after an AED helped save a spectator at a November 2024 football game at Kennebunk High School (the Legislature passed the law last year). WGME
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boaters on Maine's coastal waters must guard against freezing spray, which forms when cold air, winds beyond 15 knots, and rough seas combine to add dangerous ice on vessels and shore structures. The National Weather Service issues advisories to help crews clear ice and maintain stability. FOX23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Janet Mills allowed a new law to dim outdoor lighting on public properties to become law today, and the bill, passed in June, will require lights replaced after Oct. 1 to be dimmed from 10 p.m. until sunrise (or 7 a.m.) to help protect wildlife. WMTW
- ➤ Portland Mayor Mark Dion and Gulf of Maine Research Institute President Glenn Prickett announced a partnership to build climate resiliency in the city, with projects including a $4 million renovation at Wright’s Wharf + installation of electric vehicle and marine chargers for aquaculture vessels. The initiative will advance soon. FOX23
- ➤ On Tuesday, Maine’s highest court ruled that a New Jersey couple cannot restrict beach access at Phippsburg, affirming that neighbors have a shared right to use the dunes and beachfront cottages. The decision upholds a lower court ruling based on the long-standing use of the property. FOX23
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Owner Casey Ryder of PortFiber shares knitting tips to help residents explore a cozy new pastime during National Hobby Month this winter. FOX23
-
Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) Live Performance
8-11:30 p.m. — Bayside Bowl — $15 adv, $25 door — Maine's premiere Phish tribute act returns for an all-ages show.
-
Script Club – Lend Me a Tenor
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Portland Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion of 'Lend Me a Tenor' moderated by Portland Stage’s Literary Manager Todd Brian Backus.
-
Bess Jacques & The Strays Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Tickets required — Experience a fusion of jazz, Americana, and more with Bess Jacques & The Strays.
-
Winter Concert Series: Sigrid Sibley & Shannon Allen
7-8:30 p.m. — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village — Ticket details not provided — Experience beautiful acoustic music in support of local cultural arts.
-
Maine Mariners vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions
6-8 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Bid on unique jerseys — Celebrate Portland's title as the Top Minor League Sports Market in the USA with a special game experience.
-
Burns Night Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Celebrate Scotland's beloved poet with traditional food, live music, and cask beer.
-
Wild Pink Live with Dead Gowns and Tremelo Fields
7:30-10:30 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Cost info not provided — Experience the explosive rustic rock of Wild Pink alongside Portland's own Dead Gowns and Tremelo Fields.
-
Community Bake at Flatbread Company Portland
5-9 p.m. — Flatbread Company — Portion of proceeds to support MOFGA — Celebrate local food and gather educational resources while enjoying delicious flatbreads.
-
Contra Dance Night with Stomp Rocket
7-10 p.m. — Mechanics' Hall — $15-$20 admission — Experience a lively evening of contra dancing with live music to warm you up from the winter chill.
-
Stews & Stories Potluck Supper
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mechanics' Hall — Pay-what-you-can, suggested $20 — Enjoy a cozy evening of shared stews and storytelling that warms both body and spirit.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Portland
Welcome to the Daily Portland, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Portland, Maine community. If you like the Daily Portland, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Portland.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Portland and across Maine. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Portland
A free Portland community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyportlandnews.com/sitemap