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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 students and volunteers packed 50,000 meal kits inside the Maine Masonic Temple on Wednesday (Mar. 25) as part of the Meals for Maine initiative to fight food insecurity. The University of New England and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation led the community effort. FOX23
- ➤ The Maine Marathon will be held on Oct. 4 with its Portland course near Back Cove as four nonprofits (Camp No Limits, Day One, Nanna's House and Pine Tree Society) share $65,700 from race proceeds. More runners boost funds as nearly $9 million has been raised since 1997. WMTW
- ➤ On Wednesday, more than 100 students and community volunteers packed 50,000 meal kits at the Maine Masonic Temple in Portland as part of a Meals for Maine partnership with the University of New England and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation to address food insecurity. WGME
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi opens its first Maine store today at Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Ave, with a ribbon-cutting at 8:45 a.m., a coffee station (7 to 11 a.m.) and giveaways for the first 200 customers; the store will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. WGME
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, now based in New Harbor, is making a film about Elon Musk's rise as a political advisor & influential business figure. Known for his work on corruption and pop culture, he plans to release the Musk film later this year. Portland Press Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The school board voted Tuesday to study options for reorganizing three middle schools after enrollment and facility use dropped; the superintendent must present recommendations by October, leaving open both consolidation and grade reorganization as paths forward. Portland Press Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Green Home + Energy Show will take place Saturday, Mar. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Point Community Center in South Portland. Attendees will test drive EVs, join workshops, and explore a Maine makers market. FOX23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dog owners are urged to protect their pets as the Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic in Warren reported Tuesday a rise in canine parvovirus (CPV) cases in the Midcoast and Augusta areas, with staff noting possible contamination at Quarry Hill Dog Park in Portland. WMTW
- ➤ MaineHealth is guiding a national effort to deliver street medicine for homeless individuals with HIV. Six leaders, including Dr. Alex S. Keuroghlian (the principal investigator), will serve on an advisory council to shape care strategies through July 2029. WMTW
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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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Band Of Horses Concert
8-10 p.m. — State Theatre — $73/ea — Experience an unforgettable night with the soaring sounds of Band Of Horses in Portland.
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Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Oxbow Brewing Company — Tickets starting at $30 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Randy from Trailer Park Boys, featuring comedy, songs, and prizes.
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Keller Williams Concert
7-11 p.m. — State Theatre — General Admission from $55 — Enjoy a night of vibrant music featuring Keller Williams in Portland's lively atmosphere.
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Curtain Call Discussion – OUR TOWN
4:30 PM — Portland Stage — Free entry — Engage in a thoughtful conversation about the production with its performers and dive into insights on rehearsal and character development.
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Bess Jacques & The Strays Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Admission details not provided — Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz, Americana, and faux-tango-pop tunes performed live.
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