Daily editionMonday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
Culture
At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, over 280 people were baptized and received Confirmation and First Communion at Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night, with more than 750 attendees at Sunday morning Easter Mass.
The church reported triple the usual adult conversion rate from a decade ago (including newcomers like Alexandra Morgan).
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Actor Nick Offerman will perform his woodworking and comedy show on April 16 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, and he will take the stage for two shows at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. + Ticket prices range from $38 to $68.
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Government
At the state house earlier this week, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have required hospitals to adopt cybersecurity plans and notify law enforcement during cyber incidents (following last year's breaches that threatened patient care).
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Sports
Newport native Cooper Flagg scored 45 points to help the Mavericks end a 14-game home losing streak on Sunday, with the 19-year-old recording his second consecutive game with 40-plus points while the depleted Lakers, missing key players, managed only a brief comeback.
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Accidents
Maine father Ryan Jennings drowned on Wednesday at Juno Beach, Fla. after rescuing his two children from rip currents during a family vacation, leaving his pregnant wife Emily and three children to face profound loss and welcome support from local neighbors.
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Portland Events
Emo Philips Live
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 · 7 PM – 1 AM — Empire Comedy Club — Tickets required — Experience the brilliance of renowned joke-writer Emo Philips in a night of hilarity.
Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Comedy Show
Friday, April 10th, 2026 · 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.
Keller Williams Concert
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 · 7-11 p.m. — State Theatre — General Admission from $55 — Enjoy a night of vibrant music featuring Keller Williams in Portland's lively atmosphere.
Curtain Call Discussion – OUR TOWN
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 · 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.
Bess Jacques & The Strays Concert
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Tickets available — Experience an eclectic mix of jazz, Americana, and faux-tango-pop with Bess Jacques & The Strays.
Brandy Clark Concert
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets from $43 — Catch Brandy Clark live in concert at the beautiful State Theatre in Portland.
Film Screening of 'Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong'
Friday, April 17th, 2026 · 7-9:30 p.m. — South Portland High School — Free entry — Discover the challenges of maintaining aging wastewater systems in this captivating documentary with a Q&A featuring industry professionals.
Badfish Concert
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the sounds of Badfish, a tribute to Sublime, at one of Portland's top venues.
John Butler Concert
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 · 8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Last-minute ticket availability — Enjoy a lively performance from renowned artist John Butler at the iconic State Theatre.
Women’s MTB Workshop: Bike Setup
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Allspeed Cyclery & Snow — Pre-registration required — Discover mountain bike setup essentials and enhance your ride with fellow riders.