Daily editionTuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
Community
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.
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Culture
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.
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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).
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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.
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Education
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.
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Environment
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.
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Health
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.
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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.
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Sports
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.
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Portland Events
Corey B Live Show
Friday, March 6th, 2026 · 9:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with radio personality and TikTok star Corey B.
Pine State Home and Garden Show
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 · 10 AM – 5 PM — Thompson's Point — Free entry — Discover ideas for home improvement and gardening at this engaging showcase with expert demonstrations.
Artistic Perspective Discussion on LIKE FLIES A RAGE
Sunday, March 8th, 2026 · 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.
Irish Heritage Night at the Maine Mariners
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 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.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Sunday, March 15th, 2026 · 1-4 p.m. — Maine Irish Heritage Center — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture with live music, food, and family-friendly fun at this annual event.
Scuffed Realtor: Live with Nick Rochefort and Alex Schultz
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 · 7 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — $35+ — Experience hilarious live reviews of viewer-submitted houses and unsolicited life advice from your favorite realtor duo.
Scottish Fish Concert
Friday, March 20th, 2026 · 8 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — $30 — Experience a lively blend of original and traditional Scottish and Cape Breton music.
Maine Mariners vs Worcester Railers
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 · 6-7 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Admission varies — Grab your furry friend and enjoy an exciting hockey night with the Maine Mariners.
Song Circle
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 · 6-7:30 p.m. — Good Medicine Collective — All ages welcome — Experience the healing power of community singing in a family-friendly setting.
Peking Acrobats Performance
Thursday, March 26th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — Tickets from $25 — Experience a mesmerizing display of acrobatics and artistry from the famed Peking Acrobats.