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Portland
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, locals can reflect on his lasting impact as historical records show his name first appeared in a Maine newspaper on Feb. 19, 1956 (in Portland’s Sunday Telegram), inspiring a continued commitment to justice and equality in our community. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NICU nurse Shelly Sepulveda, battling cancer for two years (after three ovarian diagnoses since 2024), received a Patriots playoff ticket and Super Bowl ticket from the Kraft Foundation. She learned Tuesday, Jan. 13 that chemotherapy is not working and is seeking a clinical trial that gives her hope. WMTW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Mariners beat the Railers 4-3 in Worcester as Robert Cronin scored one goal and had two assists. Goalie Brad Arvanitis stopped 33 of 36 shots for his third win, and the Mariners extended their point streak to seven games. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ An elite freshman class is making a mark on high school hoops as top players including Carter Brathwaite (averaging 20.7 points) and Olivia Breen (who scored 50 points in one game) impress coaches statewide and spark renewed local excitement for the season. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Thornton Academy running back Connor Ayoob won the 54th Fitzpatrick Trophy on Sunday at the Holiday Inn by the Bay after a record-setting Class A season. He set school records with 2,102 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns & earned top honors including Varsity Maine Player of the Year. 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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