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Portland
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Piping plovers have arrived at Ogunquit Beach while American woodcocks have been heard near wet fields as groundhogs emerge at Gilsland Farm; free guided bird walks start (Timberdoodle Thursdays) March 19 in Falmouth and continue April 2 in Holden. Portland Press Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Troy Jackson, a gubernatorial candidate, plans to cap child care costs at 7% of family income and lower fees for lower-income families while expanding care provider slots. The proposal aims to ease the cost burden for families and boost the local economy. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jake Skillings of Thornton Academy won Maine’s Travis Roy Award on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center after leading his team to a state championship with 21 goals + 28 assists, earning him recognition as the state’s top senior hockey player. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ UNE men's hockey tied the game with 30 seconds remaining but then lost when St. Norbert scored with 12 seconds left; the win sent St. Norbert to the quarterfinals against Hobart in the NCAA Division III tournament Saturday night in De Pere, Wisconsin. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Zoe Barnes won the NCAA shot put title on Saturday at the Division III championships in Birmingham, Alabama + she broke her own school record with her final throw, joining two past USM champions as the third female titleholder. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Jacob Hudson scored 2:22 into overtime, giving the Mariners a 3-2 win over the Admirals—at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday night. Goalie Luke Cavallin made 22 saves as the team marked its 12th win in 13 games. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland Hearts of Pine started their second season with a three to one win over New York Cosmos in Paterson after Masashi Wada scored a key goal (76th minute). The team will play Vermont Green in the USL Cup first round Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Burlington. Portland Press Herald
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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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Tuesday Bingo Night: Women’s Edition
7-10 p.m. — Ugly Duckling Maine — Free entry — Enjoy traditional bingo with a women in music vibe hosted by Maggie Unzen.
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An Evening With Geordie Greep
8-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — $50/ea — Experience an evening with Geordie Greep in Portland's vibrant State Theatre.
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