Good morning, Portland.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portland Earth Day Celebration

11 AM – 2 PM — Deering Oaks Park — Free entry — Celebrate nature and sustainability with local music, activities, and food options.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.