Daily editionSunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
Community
On Saturday, May 9, postal workers in Portland picked up non-perishable food from mailboxes as part of the Stamp Out Hunger drive, delivering donations to local food pantries.
Terje Tuttle of Branch 92 said the event has raised over 1 billion pounds nationwide in 30 years & showed community support.
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On Friday night, the annual STRIVE Rocks celebration at USM raised over $122,000 for STRIVE (supporting teens, tweens and young adults with intellectual disabilities), strengthening local youth programs.
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Education
On Saturday, UMA celebrated its first aviation maintenance tech graduates at the Augusta Civic Center + USM awarded diplomas to over 2,000 students at Cross Insurance Arena, while Saint Joseph’s in Standish honored graduates advancing Maine’s healthcare workforce.
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Central Maine Community College in Auburn will hold its largest graduation on Thursday as 725 graduates (including Virginia Kelly of Norway, a 'Yes I Can' award winner balancing school and raising children) mark an 85% enrollment growth amid free tuition support, with 449 marching during the ceremony.
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Health
Nearly 200 people joined the Maine AIDS Walk and 5K Run along Ogunquit's beach Saturday morning, raising over $160,000 (above the $125,000 goal) for the Frannie Peabody Center.
The center will use the funds to support HIV prevention, testing, and care amid federal funding cuts.
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Sports
After Saturday’s game was rained out at Hadlock Field, top pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson is set to make his Double-A debut today for the Sea Dogs.
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In a high school baseball game on Saturday in Windham, Hudson Iacuessa pitched a five-inning perfect game for South Portland, striking out 10 as his team scored 12 runs in the fourth for a 15-0 victory (record now 7-0) while Windham fell to 1-5.
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The Maine Mariners lost 4-1 to the Nailers in Game 2 of the ECHL North Division finals in Wheeling, West Virginia, giving the opponents a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3 will be held on Monday in Portland.
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USM's baseball team won the Little East Conference title by beating Keene State 11 to 5 in game three in Portland Monday night — Caleb Vacchiano made key plays to turn an early lead into a win.
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Portland Events
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a morning of painting in the scenic beauty of Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of outdoor painting in the picturesque setting of Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Unleash your creativity in a picturesque outdoor setting and enjoy painting among nature.
All Roads Music Festival - Day 2
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 · 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.
Rescued Hearts Film Screening
Sunday, May 17th, 2026 · 2-4:30 p.m. — Entertainment Luxury Cinemas South Portland — Ticketed event — Experience the award-winning documentary on the healing power of the horse-human connection with special guests.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Monday, May 18th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of creativity in the scenic outdoors of Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Check the website for ticket prices — Experience creativity in nature while painting at a scenic park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed entry — Enjoy a morning of outdoor painting at a scenic park in Cape Elizabeth.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy an outdoor painting session amid the scenic beauty of Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Friday, May 22nd, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a morning of painting in a beautiful outdoor park setting.