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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials celebrated the success of the Opportunity Crew program, which provided paid work and job training at the Homeless Services Center—nearly half of the participants secured jobs and helped beautify public spaces. The city said it will bring the program back this year. WGME
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy winning rapper Pitbull will perform at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Aug. 31 as part of his I’m Back tour (with special guest Lil John). Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. Jan. 30, with presales starting 10 a.m. Jan. 29. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Popular Maine folk band Ghost of Paul Revere will reunite for shows on Sept. 4 at Live at Madrid’s on Fore Street and on Sept. 6 at Thompson’s Point — presale tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 20 on the band's Instagram. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Local actor Dave Register, founder of the Portland Theater Festival, stars in Prime Video's sci-fi series Fallout as Chet — a vault dweller facing funny and tricky moments in a post-apocalyptic world. A new episode will stream Wednesday. Portland Press Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Avangrid placed the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line into operation on Friday. The 145 mile long corridor connects Canadian hydropower to Massachusetts and could lower rates while cutting carbon emissions despite previous legal challenges. FOX23
- ➤ Pride Manufacturing in Burnham will close in April due to falling demand for its cigar tips, golf tees and Lincoln Logs, with the shutdown affecting 115 workers. The decision forces Basic Fun to relocate production and leaves Burnham to address the revenue loss at its budget meeting. Portland Press Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gorham High School student Isaiah Whitehead won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge when Rep. Chellie Pingree awarded him for his app Calculation Salvation (an arithmetic tool for all ages). He said he designed the app to offer a simple approach to boost math skills. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Nominations are open for Maine’s Teacher of the Year program, inviting students, parents and educators to recommend an outstanding teacher until Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. The program seeks to honor excellence and boost support for local schools. FOX23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine passed a law that new public outdoor lighting must be dimmed starting Oct. 1, 2026, with wildlife experts cautioning that extra light confuses birds and plants + wastes energy. The law does not cover existing lights or those on private property. WMTW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chad Epperson will return as the Sea Dogs manager for his fifth season after Friday's announcement, leading a coaching staff that includes several holdovers from 2025 and new hires in key roles. Portland Press Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Night Moves Pizza Night at Lambs
4:30-8 p.m. — Lambs — Bring your own pizza — Enjoy a casual evening with delicious pizza from Night Moves in a great neighborhood bar setting.
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Holy Cross School Dance with The Jim Ciampi Band
7-11 p.m. — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — Cash bar and snacks available — Groove all night with live music and good vibes from The Jim Ciampi Band.
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