Daily
Portland
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WMTW
- ➤ 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. FOX23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WGME
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ 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. WGME
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WMTW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
-
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.
-
PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp
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
9:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with radio personality and TikTok star Corey B.
-
Amelia Day with Heather Lynn
7:30-11:00 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of music inspired by love with heartfelt performances including 'Moon and Back'.
-
Artistic Perspective Discussion on LIKE FLIES A RAGE
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
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.
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
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to 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