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Portland
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Portland restaurateurs Harding and Sarah Smith opened Mayville Union House in Bethel on the weekend of Feb. 21–22 at 174 Mayville Road. The Federalist-style home now features a 70-seat dining room, on-site gardens, and plans for live music and community events while lunch service will begin in late spring. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bangor’s Wong family shared their three-decade tradition of lion dancing at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Westbrook Performing Arts Center yesterday; founder Steve Wong (76) performed alongside his children and grandchildren as he marked his final year dancing while passing the tradition on. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Maine Huskies beat Rhode Island College 71 to 54 on Sunday in Gorham to capture their first Little East Conference title since 2013 and secure an NCAA Division III tournament berth. The tournament field will be announced at 2:30 p.m. today. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ On Sunday, Maine Mariners earned their record eighth straight win with a 3-2 victory at Cross Insurance Arena after Linus Hemstrom scored 50 seconds before the final buzzer. The Mariners bolstered the win with key saves from Billy Girard and will face the Lions again Friday in Quebec. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ St. Joseph’s College lost 73-64 to Emmanuel in the GNAC championship game on Sunday in Standish, ending a 10-game winning streak while Emmanuel improved to 22-6 and earned an NCAA berth; the tournament bracket will be announced at 2:30 p.m. today. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, the Maine Celtics beat the Windy City Bulls 122-87 at the Portland Expo. Keon Johnson led with 21 points and 10 rebounds while seven players reached double figures. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Athlete Isaiah Harris from Lewiston finished third in the 800 meters at the USATF Indoor Championships in New York on Sunday—he clocked 1:47.22 behind Cooper Lutkenhaus and Sean Dolan. With his finish and a four-year Brooks contract, Harris now eyes a spot on Team USA at the World Indoor Championships. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Bates women's basketball won the NESCAC title with a 61-56 victory over Bowdoin on Sunday at Bowdoin’s Morrell Gym. The win gives Bates an automatic NCAA Division III tournament bid while Bowdoin looks for an at-large option. Portland Press Herald
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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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Song Circle
6-7:30 p.m. — Good Medicine Collective — All ages welcome — Experience the healing power of community singing in a family-friendly setting.
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