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Portland
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Bangor man warned Mainers after he nearly sent $3,000 to a scam while trying to recover his 7-year-old cat, which escaped last Friday; the pet returned Monday morning and he urges neighbors to stay cautious. WGME
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fork Food Lab filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday to restructure its significant debt while keeping operations steady for over 80 members at its South Portland kitchen hub. A local investor group led by Justin Alfond is stepping in to help secure the facility’s future. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The People of Hope Museum (a museum on wheels highlighting neighborly support) opens today at the Catholic Charities Maine parking lot at 307 Congress St. in Portland (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and will operate Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) as it spotlights rising needs amid higher costs. WGME
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portland police launched a new constable program to boost safety in downtown, parks and public spaces, hiring three paid officers trained by Marty Ney, who returned after retiring in 2022. The officers will enforce city ordinances & provide de-escalation and assistance under the Community Policing Division. WGME
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen local high school track athletes—including defending outdoor and indoor champions from Bonny Eagle, Falmouth and Deering—posted strong results in recent meets and will compete in the upcoming outdoor season to win more titles. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The Maine Mariners begin their postseason tonight at Cross Insurance Arena with Game 1 of the (ECHL) Kelly Cup division semifinal series against Adirondack and will meet again Saturday. FOX23
- ➤ South Portland's track team is favored to win a third straight Class A title this spring — led by top performers like hurdler Devin Berry and sprinter Bossay Ditanduka — while teams from Portland, Greely, Bonny Eagle and Freeport return strong athletes in hurdles, relays and distance events. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Colby College softball holds a 22-5 record and leads NESCAC with three wins needed to break its season record and chase its first tournament title. They will test their skill in a key game Thursday and then play in the NESCAC tournament May 8-10 at Bowdoin. Portland Press Herald
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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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40 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Portland Yoga Project — $775 — Deepen your practice and teaching skills in an immersive Yin Yoga training experience.
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John Legend Concert
6:59 AM – 1:59 PM — Merrill Auditorium — Last-minute tickets available — Don't miss the chance to see John Legend perform live in Portland.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Cost info not available — Experience the beauty of outdoor painting in a picturesque setting.
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The Laugh Track
May 6 – 31 — Portland Stage — Tickets on sale March 24th — Discover the world premiere of a play about the female writers behind I Love Lucy.
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Chase Shanahan Comedy Night
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Lincolns — Tickets $10 at the door — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Chase Shanahan at the Laugh Shack.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of creativity surrounded by the beauty of nature.
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Album Release Show: Thin Lear and Friends
8 PM - 12 AM — Blue Portland Maine — Tickets TBA — Celebrate the release of Thin Lear's 'Many Disappeared' with supporting acts including Sagittarius Rising and The Womps.
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