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Portland
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maine's Bureau of Parks and Lands offered free ski and snowshoe rentals at Two Lights State Park on Feb. 21 and 22 in Cape Elizabeth; the trailer will next visit Camden Hills, Mount Blue, and Lily Bay State Parks later this month (see schedule online). WMTW
- ➤ Portland is accepting name ideas for a new park on the eastern waterfront through Feb. 27 (part of the city's new community engagement process for naming local landmarks). Construction will begin this spring as the area is reimagined to reflect its unique heritage. Portland Press Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Portland Jetport has posted flight cancellations ahead of Monday's Nor'easter, which will bring high winds and snowfall to parts of Maine and New Hampshire as every airline issues advisories. Many departures and arrivals have been cancelled, and airlines will offer vouchers for Tuesday (check with your carrier). WMTW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maple sugaring is simple but can be tricky, so Maine Maple Sunday Weekend on March 21-22 will bring thousands to Readfield sugarhouses like Dead Stream Alpaca & Maple Farm to share traditional methods. Producers advise new hobbyists to work with seasoned experts to avoid costly mistakes. Portland Press Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine lawmakers are considering a climate superfund bill that would fine major oil and gas companies for historic pollution (over 1 billion metric tons of emissions from 1995 to 2024) to fund repair and climate resilience projects. The proposal follows similar laws in Vermont and New York. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethel native Frank Del Duca finished 12th in the four-man bobsled event at the Winter Olympics in Cortina D’Ampezzo Sunday; he said missing a medal hurt but he praised his team’s maximum effort and family support (he expressed gratitude after the race). Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Varsity Maine is releasing its final wrap-up video today that reviews regional finals results + previews state championship matchups. The report explains local teams’ performance and sets expectations for upcoming contests. Portland Press Herald
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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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Scottish Fish Concert
8 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — $30 — Experience a lively blend of original and traditional Scottish and Cape Breton music.
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