Daily editionMonday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
Community
USM Gorham hosted the C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge on Saturday, drawing over 100 adults and kids to raise nearly $35,000 for the Maine Cancer Foundation (this 32-year-old event was initiated by local leader Jon Paradise).
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Village Sauna held 10 sold-out sessions at East End Beach this weekend, offering hot sauna time with cool ocean dips.
City officials and owners are discussing permits for future pop-up events and a possible permanent installation (reflecting growing interest in waterfront saunas).
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Evan Feldman and Chad Gothier rescued porcupine Wilbur after he was found hanging in a tree at a Topsham Toyota dealership in November.
They called Wilderness Miracles for help — the animal was treated for dehydration and a limp before being released into the wild on Sunday.
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Economy
Maine renewable energy leaders are preparing to export clean wind power from northern Maine to New England — a regional effort that will create jobs, lower energy costs and boost local tax revenue amid rising electricity prices.
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Education
Governor Janet Mills signed a state budget that bans cellphones during the school day in public schools statewide.
School boards have until August 1 to set policies while the Maine Department of Education provides model guidelines and allows exceptions for enrolled programs.
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Brunswick’s school board approved a $61.2M budget with nearly $2M in cuts and eight position eliminations, reducing the tax impact to 2.89% today.
The Town Council will review the proposal on Monday and may tweak it before the public hearing on Apr. 27 and a June referendum.
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Real Estate
Portland’s historic Boyd Block was rebuilt for $22M over four years by East Brown Cow & now houses 16 boutique hotel apartments in the Old Port; the project recently won a 2026 Honor Award for historic preservation.
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Sports
At Cross Insurance Arena on Sunday, Maine Mariners swept the Norfolk Admirals 2-1 as Deveaux scored late and Cavallin made 26 saves; the team also signed defenseman Dylan MacKinnon to an amateur tryout contract.
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The New Hampshire Fisher Cats beat the Sea Dogs 15-9 in their six-game series finale in Portland today, with first baseman Drew Ehrhard driving in five runs.
The Sea Dogs now stand at 4-4 and will head to a six-game series against the Altoona Curve starting Tuesday night.
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Portland Events
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.
Celtic Woman: A New Era
Friday, April 24th, 2026 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — State Theatre — $75-$45 reserved seating — Experience the captivating blend of Irish music and culture as Celtic Woman returns with their all-new show.
Bark in the Park
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 · 1 p.m. — Hadlock Field — Dog-friendly event — Celebrate furry friends with the Portland Sea Dogs at this fun-filled day.
Life Drawing in the Light
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 · 11:00 AM — Mechanics' Hall — Pay what you can — Enjoy a figure drawing session with live music and fresh coffee in a vibrant community setting.
Art Mondays at Ugly Duckling Maine
Monday, April 27th, 2026 · 5-7 p.m. — Ugly Duckling Maine — Free entry — Experience a cozy creative meetup filled with art, music, and good energy.