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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is seeking loving homes for two adorable pups, Wilson and Willow (available for adoption) at its local center. FOX23
- ➤ Virginia Oliver, known as the Lobster Lady, fished off the Maine coast for more than 90 years before she died at 105 on Wednesday. Born in 1920 and starting at age 10, she became a local legend — featured in books and a documentary. WMTW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Airlines serving the Portland International Jetport have offered waivers that remove change fees as a heavy winter storm is forecast to drop snow from Sunday afternoon to Monday evening + Delta, American, Breeze Airways and Southwest have set options for rebooking weekend flights so passengers should check with their carriers for updates. WMTW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Tom Meuser, founder of UNE’s Center for Excellence in Aging and Health, spoke at Raymond Valley Community Church to explain the Maine Mature Drivers Project, which helps older Mainers plan for driving retirement. The program has held 35 presentations statewide to guide seniors in evaluating their driving safety. Portland Press Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A severe winter storm will drop up to 18 inches of snow from Sunday afternoon to Monday evening, prompting extended parking bans (Cape Elizabeth bans parking from 9 a.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Tuesday). Airlines at Portland International Jetport offer penalty-free schedule changes for affected travelers. WMTW
- ➤ A federal audit found that Maine made $45.6 million in improper Medicaid payments for autism services in 2023 — state officials agreed to repay up to $28.7 million and implement corrective actions after incomplete assessments and documentation were identified. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Windham defeated South Portland 70–64 on Friday night at Beal Gymnasium as Boston Krainis scored a career-high 17 points and the team improved to 13–1 with its 12th consecutive win — a boost for their playoff push. Portland Press Herald
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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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Book Launch: Emily Nemens' CLUTCH
7-8 p.m. — Mechanics' Hall — Ticketed event — Celebrate the launch of CLUTCH with author Emily Nemens and a conversation with Nick Fuller Googins.
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An Evening of Middle Eastern Music and Dance
7-8:30 p.m. — Cadenza — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating blend of Middle Eastern music and dance performed by talented ensembles and artists.
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Kouchera In Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Hill Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience a vibrant R&B journey from the 70s to the 2000s with high-energy performances and soulful rhythms.
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