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Portland
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Portland officials are repurposing vacant office space for local community needs. MOXIE Public Schools will operate out of a former Wex building (123 Darling Ave) and the South Portland Food Cupboard moved its warehouse to Jetport Plaza after zoning amendments, supporting services for residents. Portland Press Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A New York man was fined $3,000 after state regulators approved a settlement over allegations he poisoned an elderly neighbor's trees at his Rockport vacation home to clear his view. FOX23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maine Restaurant Week returned on Sunday with 11 local restaurants hosting a cookoff in the Old Port. Three Dollar Deweys and other eateries showcased multi-course meals, special dishes and custom drinks as Spirit Quest kick-started the event and drew strong community interest. FOX23
- ➤ Local chef Cara Stadler (James Beard Star Chef of the Year) will compete on America’s Culinary Cup when the new cooking competition premieres tomorrow on CBS13. FOX23
- ➤ Maine skies will show a total lunar eclipse today in the early morning, with the partial phase starting at 4:49 a.m. and totality at 6:03 a.m. even though the moon sets at 6:15 a.m. (the blood moon will not return until New Years Eve, 2028). WGME
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Dominic High School in Lewiston plans to reopen in the Peck Building this fall if it enrolls 50 students and raises $900,000 by March 16 (unlocking $500,000 in matching funds), otherwise current deposits and donations since Jan. 1 will be refunded. WMTW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Ted McInerney of Maine’s Total Weather forecasts that rain will change to snow tonight (with lows in the lower 20s and gusty southwest winds) and Tuesday will feature partly sunny mornings with a 50% chance of afternoon snow and highs in the upper 30s. WMTW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Maine jury awarded Mary Shea $750K after a surgeon at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth left a gap in her femur during her hip replacement surgery, causing lasting pain and added medical costs. Shea faced nearly $300K in extra treatment expenses. WGME
- ➤ Northern Light Health warned that a proposed bill capping hospital charges at 200% of Medicare rates would cut commercial payments by $1 billion a year and further strain a fragile system; the legislation will be reviewed by the Health and Human Services Committee this week. FOX23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine women's basketball star Adrianna Smith made history by finishing her career with over 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 400 assists; the team is the #2 seed in the America East tournament and will host New Hampshire in the quarterfinals on March 5 at 6 p.m. WMTW
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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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Peking Acrobats Performance
7-10 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — Tickets from $25 — Experience a mesmerizing display of acrobatics and artistry from the famed Peking Acrobats.
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