Good morning, Portland.

On Friday, the ceiling at Longhorn Steakhouse near the Maine Mall collapsed during dinner service, and employees quickly evacuated roughly 150 patrons as police and fire crews arrived at 6:40 p.m.—the building is now being inspected by South Portland Code Enforcement.

The Maine Department of Education found an error in calculating tuition for independent schools dating back to 2016, which led to millions being underpaid by school districts.

The mistake will force districts like RSU 12 to add extra funds to future budgets—raising the cost for taxpayers over the next two school years.

Maine’s 18-year-old Cooper Flagg helped Duke earn its 18th Final Four appearance by scoring 16 points, grabbing nine rebounds and adding three assists in an 85-65 win over Alabama on Saturday.

Duke will play in the Final Four game on Saturday, April 5 at the Alamodome — facing the winner of Sunday's Elite Eight contest between Houston and Tennessee.

Ask A Librarian: Drop-in Question Sessions

1-3 p.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free entry — Get assistance with technology, research topics, and community resources from knowledgeable librarians.

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE

1:00 – 3:30 PM — Merrill Auditorium — $35 – $55 — Experience an interactive musical adventure with Red and friends as they embark on a quest for the legendary Song Stone.

Stereo Dreams

7:30-11 p.m. — The Apohadion Theater — $5-$15 — Experience live performances by Think Fish Tank, Soulstice, and Byron G.

Explore: Board Games In-Person

10:15-10:30 a.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free entry — Engage in a fun-filled session of board games in an after-school program designed for community enjoyment.

Yoga for Good

8-9 a.m. — Toad&Co. — $15 donation — Practice yoga for a good cause while supporting a local non-profit.

Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band

8 p.m. — Aura — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying performance with incredible music from the Jimmy Kenny Band.

IxDF Portland (Maine) April Design Meetup

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Definitive Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in a creative design challenge while connecting with local designers.

Dementia Support Group

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — The Atrium At the Cedars — Free entry — Attend a supportive gathering featuring insights from elder law attorney Tracy Nale Sewall.

Art in Bloom 2025

10 a.m.–8 p.m. — Portland Museum of Art — Free with admission — Experience a vibrant display of floral artistry inspired by the museum's collection.

International Building Code Transition Training

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — In-person attendance only — Learn about the transition from the 2015 to the 2021 International Building Code with expert John Gibson.