Good morning, Portland.

South Portland resident Ghomri Rostampour, a Kurdish educator and small business owner who fled Iran in the late 1990s and became a citizen in 2004, said the current war revives painful memories as she remains unable to contact family in Iran (due to limited internet).

On Sunday, March 8, a fire at Hub Furniture Company caused Central Maine Power to cut power for over 3,600 east end residents in Portland as firefighters used CO2 extinguishers to subdue the blaze + power was restored later while the business remains unpowered.

On Sunday, Mar. 8, Scarborough firefighters responded to an alarm at a multi-tenant building where a fire damaged a room in a cannabis facility and sprinklers contained the blaze.

Occupants safely evacuated, and support came from nearby departments + including crews from Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, Saco and Portland.

Over 1,600 women plunged into the 37°F Atlantic on Saturday at Willard Beach in South Portland to celebrate International Women’s Day during the annual Women’s Wave event.

Organized by Two Maine Mermaids, the dip drew the largest crowd to date.

Diesel prices have climbed 22% to $4.60 a gallon since the Iran conflict began, and an oil analyst said they could hit $5 this month — driving up costs for delivery and heating oil for local residents in the Northeast.

The Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program has awarded $4.6 million for ten wetland restoration projects statewide.

One project will restore Great Meadow at Acadia National Park (the park’s largest freshwater wetland) while another will remove dams on the Royal and Nezinscot rivers in Yarmouth.

Policymakers on the Legislature’s Health Coverage committee are reviewing two bills that aim to expand dental care access amid a decline in Maine’s dentists.

LD 2206 would create an associate license for foreign-trained dentists—while LD 2209 would study ways to boost specialist residency programs, with work sessions scheduled soon.

On Sunday, the Maine Mariners won 4-3 over the Adirondack Thunder at Cross Insurance Arena as Owen Gallatin scored a power play goal 4:36 into overtime for their 10th straight win + the team announced signing defenseman Tynan Ewart from Northern Michigan University.

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.

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.

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.

Scottish Fish Concert

8 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — $30 — Experience a lively blend of original and traditional Scottish and Cape Breton music.

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.

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.

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.

Anastasia The Musical

8 p.m. — Lyric Music Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of Anya and the mystery of her royal past.

Oxbow Live: Adults Rock!

7-8 p.m. — Oxbow Live — $15 Adults/$10 Kids — Enjoy a lively evening of music at one of Portland's favorite local spots.

Brian Plumb Live at Empire Comedy Club

6 PM - 12 AM — Empire Comedy Club — $13.38-$24.18 — Experience the hilarious storytelling of Brian Plumb, a favorite among comedy fans nationwide.