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Portland
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maine Needs is hosting its second annual Community Walk and Race this Saturday in Portland at Payson Park and Back Cove (a family-friendly event) where locals can join in celebrating community spirit. WGME
- ➤ The Maine Strong Memorial Foundation is launching its fundraiser on Monday to support victims of the Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont, aiming to match up to $1,000 per affected individual + including the family of fallen firefighter Andrew Cross. WGME
- ➤ Portland Stage debuts 'The Laugh Track' (through May 31 at 25 Forest Ave), and The Fogcutters perform Friday at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner. King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam runs Friday-Saturday at Mayo Street Arts; Boston Dance Theater, Sandy River Music Festival and a Kennebunkport speaker series add highlights. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nine art walks in Maine offer free summer events where visitors can enjoy local art in cities like Biddeford, Portland, Brunswick, Kennebunk and Wiscasset — events featuring galleries, music and interactive activities on dates including May 29 in Lewiston/Auburn and June 5 in Portland. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Historical photos from 1956 and 1966 show downtown Portland’s vibrant outdoor art scene. One image captured the museum’s first outdoor exhibit during Maine’s Millionth Visitor celebration and another featured Gale Miner displaying paintings in a sidewalk festival on Congress Street. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark said the new season will feature four main stage shows — including Hairspray, 1776, Frozen and Come From Away — and a concert series amid record ticket sales and strong volunteer support following last year’s Yard Sale that raised over $60,000. Portland Press Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Portland locals can beat the heat with a cookbook by Vanessa Seder that features easy no-cook recipes like summer salads, homemade popsicles, and seasonal flavored water. The piece outlines simple tips for using prepared whole grains and fresh ingredients to keep kitchens cool. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Mariners will play Game 7 against the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling after an overtime loss in Game 6. The winner-take-all matchup will decide the series. FOX23
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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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HEY PARTY PEOPLE! Comedy Show
6:30 p.m. — The Hill Arts — $Varies — Experience a night of fast-paced sketches that balance absurdity and relatability with local comedy talent.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a morning of creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Playing Card Painting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Belleflower Brewing Company — $10 entry — Create unique painted cards while supporting the Maine Cancer Foundation and meet fellow crafting enthusiasts.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a morning of creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket required — Explore your creativity while painting amidst the natural beauty of Fort Williams Park.
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Noir at the Bar: Maine Crime Writing Night
7-9 p.m. — Belleflower Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience suspenseful tales and criminally good storytelling with Maine's crime writing community.
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Jacob Augustine Album Release Party
8-11 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a decade in the making with Jacob Augustine's first new album release and special guests.
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