Daily editionTuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
Community
Families can enjoy a week of snow tubing at Seacoast Adventure Snow Park in Windham during February break.
Tickets are available on the Seacoast Adventure website.
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Adam Hamilton from Derry, New Hampshire caught a 17.45-pound, 38.75-inch togue at the 25th annual Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby across Cumberland County—an event hosted by the Sebago Lake Rotary Club and sponsored by WMTW that awarded a $5,000 cash prize and donated fish to local charities.
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Business
Oakhurst Dairy and UMaine athletics have partnered to release limited-edition 'Black-Beary' milk that will hit local shelves this weekend; general manager Mark Page said it celebrates college sports and offers fans fresh taste + local pride.
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Culture
Singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett will perform with longtime friend John Hiatt in Waterville on Monday, Feb. 23 at the Waterville Opera House and in Portland on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the State Theatre.
The concerts will feature a mix of music and storytelling.
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Portland has a busy week of events with Good Theater’s 'Lend Me a Soprano' running through March 8 at Stevens Square with several showtimes, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience performing Friday at One Longfellow Square, and Maine Voices Live with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson airing Tuesday at Hannaford Hall.
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Antiques Roadshow's first episode filmed in Maine aired Monday at 8 p.m. on PBS, following three sessions last year at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay where locals brought antiques for appraisal.
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Historical photo archives show rare cake photos from the 1950s that capture Portland’s sweet past.
The collection includes images of local decorators at Cushman Baking Company on Elm St. and a birthday celebration at Munjoy Lunch diner on Congress St.
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Environment
Maine's maple syrup season is starting sooner as warming weather triggers the thaw+freeze cycle that moves sap through trees; producers may begin tapping as rising daytime highs and falling overnight lows create ideal conditions for high-sugar sap.
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Government
Maine lawmakers discussed two bills to improve vaccine access after a measles case in Bangor was confirmed; one bill (L.D. 2146) would let the vaccine board include top medical groups' advice while the other would let pharmacists vaccinate without prescriptions, with the next work session scheduled for today.
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Health
Central Maine Healthcare is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation (a nonprofit from Ontario, California) and will keep its name and local leadership with most employees staying; the new owner will invest $150 million over the next five years to strengthen facilities and expand services across Maine.
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Sports
Bethel native Frank Del Duca and teammate Josh Williamson finished in fourth place on Monday with a time of 1:54.21 at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and now will need two strong runs today to challenge Germany’s lead — a narrow gap that keeps them in medal contention.
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Portland Events
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 · 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
Friday, February 20th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 · 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
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — 300 Fore St Garage — Free entry — Connect with local mechanical engineers during E-Week festivities in Portland.
Paper Art Collage Workshop
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 · 3-5 p.m. — Root Wild Kombucha — $10 entry — Create unique paper art collages while supporting local charities in a friendly atmosphere.
PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 · Daytime — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME — Pricing details available upon request — Enhance your project delivery skills and boost client satisfaction in this intensive two-day workshop.
Corey B Live Show
Friday, March 6th, 2026 · 9:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with radio personality and TikTok star Corey B.
Pine State Home and Garden Show
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 · 10 AM – 5 PM — Thompson's Point — Free entry — Discover ideas for home improvement and gardening at this engaging showcase with expert demonstrations.
Artistic Perspective Discussion on LIKE FLIES A RAGE
Sunday, March 8th, 2026 · 4:15 p.m. — Portland Stage — Free entry — Engage in a deep dive into creative themes and questions with special guests at this public discussion.
Irish Heritage Night at the Maine Mariners
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 7:15–8:15 PM — Cross Insurance Arena — Ticket proceeds support the Maine Irish Heritage Center — Celebrate Irish culture while enjoying a thrilling hockey game.