Daily
Portland
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, eight-year-old Riley Tardiff donated handmade Super Bowl bracelets to children at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (a watch party is scheduled for patients and families) ahead of the Patriots game. She aims to spread kindness and team spirit. WGME
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maine enters its first Patriots Super Bowl as a legal betting state today + local sportsbooks report a surge in home team bets. Experts say the spike could boost betting revenue but lower profits if the Patriots win. Portland Press Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With more snow forecast, families should choose safe sledding hills and dress in proper layers (including waterproof outerwear) as schools may close and snow days offer outdoor fun. State officials advise checking Maine.gov for updated storm advisories before heading out. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Dirigo wrestlers won individual titles Saturday to secure the Class B South championship in Waldoboro, helping the Cougars finish with 198.5 points & advancing nine athletes to the state meet at Mattanawcook Academy next Saturday. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Biddeford won a double overtime hockey game 5 to 4 over Gorham on Saturday at Troubh Ice Arena after McKenna Buchanan scored an overtime winner plus Cheverus advanced to the South final with a 2 to 0 win over Falmouth and Scarborough. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Edward Little co-op and Yarmouth/Freeport won their girls hockey semifinal matches and will compete in the regional final on Wednesday. The game will decide which team advances further in the tournament. WMTW
- ➤ Channel Eight airs the Hoops 8 Tourney special tonight to preview the high school basketball tournament with 300 teams and explain matchup storylines — finals will be held in Bangor on Friday, in Portland on Saturday, and in Augusta for later state finals. WMTW
- ➤ South Portland boys won their fifth SMAA track title on Saturday at the Costello Sports Complex in Gorham while Scarborough girls earned their first title in three years with standout performances from Isabella Harmon. Bossay Ditanduka broke the 200-meter dash record in a meet where the boys scored 195.5 points. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Orlando Solar Bears beat the Maine Mariners 4-3 at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday night as Anthony Bardaro broke a 2-2 tie early in the third period and Connor Kurth scored a power-play winner; Maine’s Jacob Hudson scored two late goals but the Mariners could not complete a comeback. Portland Press Herald
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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!
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
ASME/NNE Networking Event
5-8 p.m. — 300 Fore St Garage — Free entry — Connect with local mechanical engineers during E-Week festivities in Portland.
-
CAFAM Lunar New Year Celebration
10 AM – 3 PM — Westbrook Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant music, dance performances, and cultural activities.
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
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
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