Daily editionWednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
Culture
Filmmaker Tom Bell of Yarmouth will screen his 34-minute documentary 'An Extraordinary Place' at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in Luther Bonney Hall at the University of Southern Maine in Portland—he made the film to reveal the unseen community behind local radio station WMPG that inspired him.
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Government
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand free call access for inmates, who currently get one free 30-minute call per week if they have $10 or less in their accounts.
The proposed legislation would let more inmates use free calls + allow unlimited calls to their attorneys while facing opposition from corrections officials and sheriffs over potential cost increases.
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Sports
Ella Montgomery of Ellsworth, named Varsity Maine Girls Swimmer of the Year, remained undefeated in individual races while defending her Class B state titles by winning the 100-yard butterfly in 55.12 seconds (her fastest time of the season).
She is training for YMCA Nationals in April and will compete in backstroke and butterfly at Fordham University (where she will study psychology) after graduation.
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Portland Events
Reverie Road with Alice Howe & Freebo
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 · Reverie Road, a genre-defying Celtic ensemble featuring renowned musicians, will perform alongside Americana artist Alice Howe and folk icon Freebo, offering an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary music.
Live Concert: Glacier at Oxbow Blending & Bottling
Friday, March 28th, 2025 · Glacier will perform live at Oxbow Blending & Bottling, showcasing their music in a cozy Portland venue.
Seba Molnar Live Jazz Performance
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 · Award-winning saxophonist Seba Molnar will perform an evening of jazz at Blue Portland, featuring talented musicians and a pay-what-you-can admission.
From A Woman's Perspective - A Group Exhibition Of Visual Arts
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 · 11 AM – 3 PM | Richard Boyd Art Gallery | Free entry | Explore a diverse range of award-winning visual art created by talented women artists.
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Portland, Maine
Monday, March 31st, 2025 · 2 PM - 12 AM | Custom House Parking Garage | Price per team | Engage in a fun puzzle-solving adventure that showcases Portland's sights.
Portland Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 · 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Bard Coffee | Ticket required | Embark on a creative scavenger hunt filled with wacky challenges and local exploration.
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 · 2 PM – 12 AM — Custom House Parking Garage — Price per team — Experience a uniquely engaging scavenger hunt combining adventure and puzzles in Portland's scenic locations.
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Portland
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 · 2 PM – 12 AM — Custom House Parking Garage — Cost per team — Engage in a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt that combines solving puzzles with exploring Portland.
The Spongebob Musical
Friday, April 4th, 2025 · 7:30-11:30 p.m. — Lyric Music Theater — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the underwater adventures of Spongebob and friends in this delightful musical experience.
Alive in the Root Concert
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 · 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Check venue for entry — Enjoy original music blending bluegrass, folk, and blues from a talented local band.