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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maine Historical Society will display its 250 year old Dunlap Broadside copy of the Declaration at a Portland exhibit (Pathways to Freedom) from Mar. 13 to July 4. The document will tour 16 counties statewide from July 17 to Oct. 31 as part of 250th anniversary events. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ A Brunswick park was named after Francis and Mahitable Heuston to honor Maine’s Black heritage and their free Black community that once helped escaped slaves. The park (230 acres) was dedicated in September 2025 near the family cemetery on Old Bath Road. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Starting this month, Curtis Memorial and Patten Free Library cardholders can get free tickets to shows at Chocolate Church Arts Center. The six-month pilot program aims to broaden access to local arts and may expand to include more libraries (such as Topsham and Portland) if successful. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Maine historian Herb Adams profiles Cornelia T. Crosby—known as Fly-Rod Crosby—who, beginning in 1895, wrote columns that brought national attention to the Rangeley Lakes Region and helped fund Our Lady of the Lakes church, which held its first mass in Aug. 1908 and has been renovated. FOX23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A weak disturbance will bring a round of light snow Friday night into Saturday, with coastal areas possibly getting up to 2 inches while most parts of southern and central Maine see about an inch. Temperatures will fall sharply Saturday afternoon and wind chills will drop below zero Saturday night into Sunday morning (an Extreme Cold Watch is in effect until Sunday afternoon). WMTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Families and immigration attorneys in Maine have struggled to track detainees after federal authorities moved them out of state amid an enforcement surge. Efforts to locate individuals, including Marcos Gaspar-Da Silva, have been hindered by unreliable tracking while court orders sometimes stop transfers. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maine Adaptive received a $10,000 donation from West Paris Provisions to fund a four-day adaptive winter retreat at Sunday River for veterans. The customer round-up raised the money to expand adaptive skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor activities (program is set to grow). WMTW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Portland's four large housing projects totaling 645 units have stalled over the past three years due to rising construction costs and the city’s inclusionary zoning — requiring affordable housing or high fees — and local developers warn delays may continue until market conditions improve. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maine native Emily Fischnaller, competing in her third Olympics and married last spring to four-time competitor Dominik Fischnaller, will race in luge at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The men's event starts Saturday, Feb. 7 and the women's begins at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland Hearts of Pine fullback Nathan Messer will leave for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship after a standout season; the transfer activated his release clause and he said he is eager to compete at a higher level. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Colby College skiers Jack Young and Maddie Hooker will make Olympic debuts in Italy this weekend. Young will represent the United States while Hooker, who left school to train full-time, will race for Australia (adding to a contingent of Maine-tied athletes). Portland Press Herald
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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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Curtain Call Discussion – LEND ME A TENOR
4:15 p.m. — Portland Stage — Free entry — Engage with performers in a lively discussion about the production's creative process and themes.
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Writer as Flaneur: Braided Essay Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Mechanics' Hall — $275 Members/$475 Nonmembers — Explore the art of the braided essay while embracing the wandering spirit of the flaneur.
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Valentine's Day Dinner at Earth
4-6 p.m. — Earth at Hidden Pond — $115++ per person — Experience a romantic prix fixe menu with seasonal ingredients in a charming setting.
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Jeff Dunham Live in Portland
7-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Ticket purchase required — Experience the hilarious antics of world-renowned comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.
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Groovin' Your Heart Out: Valentine's Dance Night
7-10 p.m. — Woodfords Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of live R&B music and learn Rhumba on Valentine's Night!
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Turkish Lamp Mosaic Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Best Western Merry Manor Inn — Book Now on Eventbrite — Explore the art of Turkish mosaic lamps while enjoying Turkish tea and treats.
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Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
7-10 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — Ticketed event — Experience a raucous and electrifying performance by Sunny Jain of Red Baraat fame.
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Tuvergen Band - Mongolian Folk Fusion
7-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Street Arts — Check the box for an evening of Mongolian folk fusion sounds with Tuvergen Band blending traditional tunes and modern rhythms.
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Kindness Crafts
2-4 p.m. — South Portland Public Library: Main Library — Pre-registration required — Unleash your creativity in a monthly crafting series for adults.
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