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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Skittles is a sweet six-year-old dog with gray whiskers who loves to run and cuddle and is now available for adoption at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland — he prefers to be the only dog in his new home yet is friendly enough to greet fellow pups. FOX23
- ➤ Maine Trust for Local News hired Isabelle Oss, Madeleine Kaptein, and Krissy Waite to boost York County coverage and launch a daily newsletter as veteran reporter Robert Lowell retires after decades, with Oss covering Kittery, York, and Ogunquit. Portland Press Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maine lobstermen face higher operating costs this summer as fuel, trap, and bait prices continue to rise. Lobsterman Shane Carter said costs have remained steep since last summer (making work more challenging this season). WGME
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ STRIVE Rocks, the biggest fundraiser of the year for STRIVE, began Friday at 8 p.m. to support its online program teaching cooking + budgeting, resume building, and independent living skills to young adults with disabilities statewide. FOX23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portland city officials gave preliminary support for an extra $1.5 million to finish the Riverton pool overhaul at Talbot Elementary School after three years of delays from structural issues (unexpected repairs extended the project). The pool will reopen in spring 2027 if funded. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MaineHealth will use a $2 million grant from the Maine Technology Institute to build the state’s first Clinical Research Unit, letting patients avoid trips to Boston for trials. The oncology-focused unit will offer both early- and late-phase trials and is set to open next year (in Biddeford). WMTW
- ➤ WMTW and Maine's Total Coverage partnered with Sweetser last Thursday night in Old Orchard Beach for the second annual Spring Into Hope Maine Fashion Show—raising funds for Maine's first youth residential psychiatric facility in Saco. Sweetser is renovating an 8,000 sqft campus space while local support continues to bolster mental health care services. WMTW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Bonny Eagle overcame a seven-run deficit to score 12 runs in the final two innings and hand Gorham its first loss with a 15-9 win. Senior center fielder Madison Weeks, returning after an injury last season, powered the rally with a bases-clearing double and five RBI. Portland Press Herald
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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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All Roads Music Festival - Day 2
12:00 – 11:59 PM — One Longfellow Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience Savoir Faire's jazz-infused music that connects modern themes to a nostalgic sound.
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Curtain Call Discussion – THE LAUGH TRACK
4:15 PM — Portland Stage — Free entry — Engage in an insightful conversation about the production with performers and explore the creative process.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of creativity in the scenic outdoors of Fort Williams Park.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Check the website for ticket prices — Experience creativity in nature while painting at a scenic park.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed entry — Enjoy a morning of outdoor painting at a scenic park in Cape Elizabeth.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy an outdoor painting session amid the scenic beauty of Fort Williams Park.
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High Fade Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Portland House Of Music and Events — $37 general admission — Enjoy an evening with High Fade at the vibrant Portland venue.
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