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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brunswick Public Art selected a team based in Seattle Tuesday to design a sculpture honoring the former Frank J. Wood Bridge, which will use recycled steel from the bridge set for demolition near the new bridge linking Brunswick and Topsham; fundraising is expected and installation will begin after 2027. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Glenn Parkinson, president and historian of the Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum, joined ARC Maine on Thursday to highlight Maine’s skiing and snowboarding legacy as Winter Olympics interest boosted local pride in the sport. FOX23
- ➤ Portland photographer Lauren Lear captures food in a new light through her company, Lauren Lear Food Photography and Styling, and she recently shared her creative approach with ARC Maine. FOX23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine roads are being weakened by frost heaves as freeze-thaw cycles cause water to seep into pavement cracks, freeze, and lift the surface. As spring approaches, melting ice undermines the road base, increasing the risk of potholes. WGME
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hannaford at Maine Mall in South Portland is recalling several meat products sold between Sunday, Feb. 15 and Wednesday, Feb. 18 due to a quality concern; no illnesses have been reported and customers may return the items for a full refund. FOX23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Maine Principals’ Association moved up Friday’s regional high school basketball games because an incoming snowstorm is expected to bring several inches of snow. In adjustments made at Portland (South division), Augusta and Bangor, start times are now as early as 2 p.m. while Saturday’s schedule remains unchanged. WMTW
- ➤ In Wednesday's Maine basketball semifinals at Augusta Civic Center, standout players such as Camden Hills' Nolan Ames (24 points, 11 rebounds) led his team to a 61-52 win over Bangor, while Ellsworth and Oceanside athletes also impressed in key games that set up exciting later matches. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The finalists (Adelaide Strout, Corinne Ramunno, Solveig Ledwick, Ellie Skolnekovich) for the Becky Schaffer Award, which honors Maine's top senior girls hockey player, will be announced at the senior all-star game at Family Ice Center in Falmouth on Feb. 24. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The Maine Principals’ Association corrected a scoring mistake from a weight class change to award co-championship to Mt. Blue and Noble at the girls wrestling state title meet in Belfast Tuesday, noting that rule ambiguity allowed Noble’s Ellie Gagnon to score extra points after switching classes. Portland Press Herald
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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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Curtain Call Discussion on LIKE FLIES, A RAGE PLAY
4:15 p.m. — Portland Stage — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about the production with performers and delve into character development and themes raised by the play.
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Scuffed Realtor: Live with Nick Rochefort and Alex Schultz
7 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — $35+ — Experience hilarious live reviews of viewer-submitted houses and unsolicited life advice from your favorite realtor duo.
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