Daily editionMonday, April 28th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
Community
On Saturday, about 150 people played in the annual Swish-Out tournament at the University of Southern Maine, raising $40,000 for the Maine Children's Cancer Program (now in its 31st year and having raised over $800,000 overall).
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Culture
A series of shows will take place this week, including Good Theater's reopening at Stevens Square with 'I'll Drink To That!', Public Theatre’s run of 'Now and Then,' and a performance by Grammy-nominated flutist Nathalie Joachim at Aura on Thursday.
The week also brings the Fiddlehead Festival on Saturday at the University of Maine at Farmington parking lot and a 'Star Wars' concert on Sunday at Merrill Auditorium—ticket prices vary.
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Government
Today, the City Council will meet at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall to vote on a proposal to pause new theaters and performance halls with over 2,000 seats—an action that may freeze the Portland Music Hall application and prompt a review of city land use codes.
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The Coast Guard is planning to remove more than 100 navigation buoys from Maine waters to update systems that pre-date modern GPS—this includes about 40 in Penobscot Bay and 12 around Mount Desert Island, with public comment open until June 13.
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Sports
The Northeast Sports Card Expo—Maine's biggest sports card and memorabilia show—kicked off Saturday in Portland and continued until Sunday.
Collectors enjoyed rare finds as 225 vendors offered both new and vintage cards including an iconic Mickey Mantle card.
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The Northeast Sports Card Expo kicked off Saturday and ran into Sunday in Portland, drawing collectors to view rare sports cards and memorabilia.
The event featured 225 vendors (a record for Maine shows) and included prized items such as a unique Mickey Mantle card (highly valued by collectors).
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Accidents
On Saturday at 4 p.m., the Coast Guard received a distress call from Maine fishing vessel 25 to Life off Nahant—where a snapped rope struck two crewmembers, and hospital officials later confirmed that 26-year-old Jaxson Marston died while the other was injured.
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Portland Events
Theatre Playmaking Squad: Deep Sea Adventures
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 · 3:45-5:15 p.m. — Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine — $225 per person — Dive into creativity with a submarine adventure while crafting original stories and characters.
Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge with fun trivia every Wednesday evening.
Intro to Quilting Workshop
Thursday, May 1st, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Factory 3 — Cost info pending — Master the art of quilting with expert guidance as you create your own quilt over four weeks.
Yoga for Good
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 · 8-9 a.m. — Toad&Co. — $15 donation — Participate in a beginner-friendly yoga class while supporting a local non-profit.
Scenic Train Ride Along Casco Bay
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 · 10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Cost varies — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride through Portland’s picturesque waterfront and learn about Maine's narrow gauge history.
Medium Build and Petey USA Concert
Sunday, May 4th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — VIP Upgrade available — Experience a night of unplugged performances from Petey USA and Medium Build.
Boho Mommy & Me Mini Sessions
Monday, May 5th, 2025 · 10-11 a.m. — The Beaux and Arrows Collective by Rebecca Pinkham-Stevenson — Pricing available upon inquiry — Capture the authentic magic of motherhood in a beautifully styled boho-inspired photography session.
Whose Live Anyway? in Portland
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of improv comedy and audience participation from a beloved group of comedians.
Stereo Dreams Concert
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 · 7:30-11 p.m. — The Apohadion Theater — $5-$15 — Enjoy live performances by Grand Vizier, JB!! aka Dirty Moses, and Shiloh The Messenger hosted by Graphic Melee.
Count Basie Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 8th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — $35-$70 — Experience the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, continuing a rich tradition of jazz excellence.