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Portland
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Shred-A-Thon event returns to help residents dispose of old documents to prevent identity theft. It will take place on Friday, May 1, from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the studios (entrance on Washington Avenue) at 81 Northport Drive in Portland. FOX23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cancer survivor Eliza Ruth Watson returns to the stage as Mama Cass Elliot at The Footlights Theatre (in Falmouth) from May 7 to 23. The one-woman show features new songs and updated dialogue, offering a hopeful look at her renewed voice and life. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Seafarer’s Friend, a nearly 200-year-old maritime nonprofit, displayed a Titanic life vest at the Maine Mall over the weekend for local visitors. The artifact, one of only 12 recovered the day after the sinking, is now housed at the Portland Seafarer’s Center (Commercial Street). WGME
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Janet Mills signed a supplemental budget that adds $2 million to the Community Aging in Place program to pay for home repairs that help older residents stay safe and reduce emergency calls. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Portland police warned after seven suspected overdoses occurred in under 20 hours on Sunday and advised residents to carry naloxone available at local pharmacies + community organizations. FOX23
- ➤ Portland family doctor Dr. James Riddleberger warned that false vaccine claims are confusing parents and raising risks of diseases like measles (allegedly spurred by a national figure). He urged elected officials to defend reliable vaccine science so children remain protected. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Weston Quinn, 9, from Raymond published Juvenile Epilepsy Warrior after being diagnosed with juvenile epilepsy and working with Play Warriors in Windham. He promoted the book with family and therapy staff to raise funds for epilepsy research. Portland Press Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Portland will soon see several new housing sites that include 356 new homes within a quarter-mile area — of which 60 are dedicated to Youth Family Outreach — funded by $28 million from state and federal housing streams. Governor Mills toured the area on Monday. WGME
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maine native Cooper Flagg won NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 21.0 points per game and becoming the youngest to score 35, 40, 45, and 50 points in a game (record-setting). Drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks from Duke, the 19-year-old earned the honor on Monday, Apr. 27. WMTW
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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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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Unleash your creativity in a picturesque outdoor setting and enjoy painting among nature.
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