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Portland
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dry Dock in Portland is featuring a three-course special for Maine Restaurant Week. Diners can enjoy the offer today as part of the ongoing culinary event. WGME
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new music venue, Live at Madrid’s, will open Friday on Fore Street near the eastern waterfront with a capacity of about 800 — it will feature its first show by local band Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The Maine Music Teachers Association is hosting the Piano Monster Festival—a single-stage event with nearly 100 pianists at Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham on Saturday, March 14. The day includes an all-day rehearsal and a 5 p.m. concert with three conductors, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the national organization. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Local restaurants & bars in southern and central Maine host weekly karaoke nights with events starting from 6 p.m. at Blackstones in Portland and various times at venues in Westbrook, Biddeford and Yarmouth. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The second annual Shalom & Shamrocks dinner united Irish and Jewish communities at the Maine Irish Heritage Center on Sunday; guests danced to live klezmer music and enjoyed a buffet (including Irish soda bread, corned beef, and creative desserts) celebrating both traditions. Portland Press Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Portland's superintendent of schools will present his nearly $180 million budget proposal Tuesday night with an $8 million increase. If approved by the council and voters, the plan will raise school taxes by 7.3% (adding about $261 to a median-priced home) and go to a June 9 vote. FOX23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Maine researchers use satellite data on the Damariscotta River to help oyster farmers select the best sites for aquaculture. Their computer model study uses water temperature and chlorophyll data (sensor readings) to predict when oysters will be ready for market. WMTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council will vote on April 13 on a $500,000 supplemental funding request to complete Congress Square Park's $3.3 million overhaul; divided councilors argue that further delays risk private donations and may lead to higher future costs. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Child advocates say proposed rule changes by DHHS may reduce Medicaid services for kids with disabilities, while the department says the updates will fix outdated references (comments close Friday). A decision on the changes is expected by the end of April. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ With spring's longer days and warmer weather, Portland residents are encouraged to start moving — even a 10-minute walk boosts heart health and improves brain function, according to Dr. Benjamin Huffard of Northern Light Health. WMTW
- ➤ Sweetser helps Maine mental health practitioners overcome hurdles in launching private practices by offering an affiliate network with client referrals, billing, and credentialing services + clinical consultation. Jan Dubois said the program lets therapists focus on patient care while Sweetser handles the administrative work. WMTW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Association of Realtors reported Maine home prices increased 3.9% to $405,000 in 2025. National data shows the median age for first-time homebuyers reached 40 (excluding some state programs), while a 2023 housing program in Maine averaged 34. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Massabesic High junior Evan Boulard won the 132-pound co-ed championship at the New England high school wrestling tournament held on Sunday in Providence (RI). The Mustangs girls claimed the team title, marking the first male co-ed win by a Maine wrestler since 2018. Portland Press Herald
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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