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Portland
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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). Portland Press Herald
- ➤ 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). WGME
- ➤ 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. WMTW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WGAN
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ 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. Portland Press Herald
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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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Brandy Clark Concert
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets from $43 — Catch Brandy Clark live in concert at the beautiful State Theatre in Portland.
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Film Screening of 'Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong'
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.
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Portland Earth Day Celebration
11 AM – 2 PM — Deering Oaks Park — Free entry — Celebrate nature and sustainability with local music, activities, and food options.
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John Butler Concert
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.
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Women’s MTB Workshop: Bike Setup
6-8 p.m. — Allspeed Cyclery & Snow — Pre-registration required — Discover mountain bike setup essentials and enhance your ride with fellow riders.
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Celtic Woman: A New Era
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.
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Bloodshot Bill with Holly & Her Buddys
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Veterans of Foreign Wars — $20/$15 presale — Experience an electrifying rockabilly performance by Bloodshot Bill and local sensations Holly & Her Buddys.
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Life Drawing in the Light
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.
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Art Mondays at Ugly Duckling Maine
5-7 p.m. — Ugly Duckling Maine — Free entry — Experience a cozy creative meetup filled with art, music, and good energy.
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