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Portland
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways will begin summer flights from Portland International Jetport in the first week of July, adding nonstop service to Akron-Canton and Cincinnati and expanding Columbus frequency (four times a week). The carrier will offer seasonal one-stop flights to Myrtle Beach and Savannah to meet growing travel demand. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland producers of cocktail bitters are expanding their craft as Handshake plans new amari flavors and a nonalcoholic digestif to meet growing interest in lower alcohol cocktails (others are also poised to offer innovative bitters for both cocktails and mocktails). Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Noly Lopez will highlight Cuban cuisine at Gather in Yarmouth later this month as part of Visit Portland’s Winter Weekdays campaign to boost local restaurants and hotels — offering a taste of his heritage. FOX23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maine schools responded to Monday's blizzard by shifting from traditional snow days to remote learning after three closures; Portland used a two-tiered remote system while Lewiston maintained full snow days to be made up in June — officials say each method meets community needs during adverse weather. Portland Press Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monday’s nor’easter brought six hours of blizzard conditions to Portland Jetport (with gusts over 35 mph), while southern New England experienced record snowfall and power outages. Cleanup and road removal efforts continue. FOX23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Direct wine shipments into Maine fell after a new law forced shippers to follow the state's bottle bill, the Maine Bureau said today. The agency is studying the drop and reaching out to help retailers become licensed. FOX23
- ➤ In a preliminary budget, Superintendent Perry proposed $61.7M for Gorham schools starting July 1 to cover rising costs and pre-K needs, which would also raise school taxes. Public School Committee workshops begin 7 p.m. on Mondays in March, with a final decision April 8 + Town Council vote May 12. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland’s emergency warming shelter did not open Monday even in blizzard conditions because it only operates when temperatures fall to 15° or with over 10 inches of snow. Advocates urge city officials to expand criteria — the shelter is set to open overnight Tuesday as temperatures dipped below the threshold. WMTW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Award finalists Kylie Lamson from Cheverus, Maddie Provost from Lawrence and Addison Cyr from Mattanawcook Academy will showcase their skills in state championship games this weekend+Lamson leads Class A while Provost competes in Class B and Cyr plays in Class C. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ High school basketball tournaments unfolded across local arenas at Augusta Civic Center, Cross Insurance Center, and the Portland Expo over recent days. Multiple schools competed in gritty quarterfinal matchups, with teams advancing in different classes. Portland Press Herald
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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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The Pretty Great Spelling Bee 2026
7-10 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Free entry — Experience a whimsical battle of words with costumed competitors and local celebrity judges.
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