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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered at 18 sites, including Capisic Pond Park in Rosemont, on Saturday for an Earth Day cleanup hosted by Portland Parks Conservancy & the City of Portland. Volunteers of all ages worked together to keep parks and public areas clean. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Young's Greenhouse held its Annual Spring Event (a free community day with games, a scavenger hunt, and food) on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon in South Paris. Expert Katherine Young advised planting pansies and violas early to add lasting color this spring. WMTW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bird songs fill the parks as thrushes and other species return to breed this spring. The Rangeley Birding Festival will run June 5-7 in Rangeley (with guided hikes and river paddling) and gives locals a chance to enjoy nature and learn about wildlife. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Togus VA rehab center opened in Chelsea yesterday to offer long-term residential treatment for veterans facing substance use disorder, PTSD and depression. The 15,000 sqft facility provides tailored treatment plans including counseling + medication management. FOX23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cheverus opened its season on Saturday afternoon with a 10-0 win over Thornton Academy using strong pitching and timely hitting. Addison DeRoche struck out 12 in five no-hit innings while rallies in the third + fifth innings lifted the team. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Franklin Arias (20) hit a pinch hit two run homer in the ninth on Saturday to lift the Sea Dogs to a 4 to 3 win at Hadlock Field, marking his seventh home run in his last nine games. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ After an overtime win in game one last night, the Mariners lost a physical game 3 to 2 to the Adirondack Thunder after a penalty gave them a power play—tying the series 1 to 1 and setting game three for Wednesday in New York. WMTW
- ➤ Noah Carpenter, a former Leavitt star who won a top high school award, played linebacker for UMaine during the spring game at Alfond Stadium in Orono Saturday and will lead the Black Bears starting Aug. 27 at Towson (he made 32 tackles last season). Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland's Hearts of Pine earned a 2-2 tie on Saturday night after Ollie Wright scored a late goal from outside the box in a USL Cup game in Mount Vernon (New York). The team will return home to Fitzpatrick Stadium next Saturday at 5 p.m. to face New York Cosmos. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Chad Epperson, the winningest Sea Dogs manager, will become the interim third-base coach for the Boston Red Sox Saturday after the team fired manager Alex Cora and five staffers + he led Portland for five seasons +, replacing Kyle Hudson. Portland Press Herald
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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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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a morning of painting in the scenic beauty of Fort Williams Park.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of outdoor painting in the picturesque setting of Fort Williams Park.
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