Daily editionFriday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
Community
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.
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Business
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.
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Culture
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.
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Government
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.
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Sports
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portland Events
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.
STOLEN MOJO + THE MIDDLE MEN
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 · 8 PM – 12 AM — Vinegar Hill Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging night of hard pop tunes from The Middle Men and more.
John Legend Concert
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 · 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.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Cost info not available — Experience the beauty of outdoor painting in a picturesque setting.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Explore your creativity in the beautiful outdoor setting of Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a peaceful morning of painting in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Friday, May 8th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of creativity surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a morning of creativity amid the beautiful scenery of Fort Williams Park.