Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
Good morning, Portland.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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