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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the 15th annual Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend 5k takes place in Portland to support the Travis Mills Foundation for veterans and families. The event welcomes walkers and runners, featuring food trucks + face painting, bounce houses as organizers aim for 2,000 participants and $200,000 in donations. WGME
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Makoto Sushi Bar and Grill in South Portland suffered heavy damage after a fire started in its kitchen ceiling exhaust hood system Sunday night (8:37 p.m. response by firefighters from South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and Portland) and will remain closed for repairs. WGAN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maine families are rethinking summer trips as rising fuel costs drive up prices; AAA reports regular gas is $4.48, with local stations charging $4.59 and diesel at $5.86. Experts warn prices may hit $5 per gallon — until a U.S.-Iran deal opens the Strait of Hormuz. FOX23
- ➤ A study by UMA's business school professor Angie Zheng found consumers are willing to pay over $3 extra for lobster rolls caught with ropeless technology to reduce harm to endangered whales, based on a survey of 2,000 people. The findings offer insights for pricing in a costly industry change. WMTW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maine Audubon will open a new education center at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth tomorrow. The eco-friendly building will host an open house from 3-6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. FOX23
- ➤ Senior class president Colby Lewis of Freeport High School leads a mental health project with a community walk at Pineland Farms on May 30, plus a project presentation early June as he reflects on local mental health needs ahead of graduation on June 13 at Merrill Auditorium. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Maine Audubon is opening the Ann and Jim Hancock Native Plant Education Center at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth on May 27th. The new building, built with local wood and solar panels (designed to support native plant education and conservation), will host an open house from 3-6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. WGME
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bernie Sanders joined local candidates Graham Platner and Troy Jackson on Memorial Day at Thompson’s Point as Platner ramped up his Senate campaign against incumbent Susan Collins. Platner vowed to win both the primary and general contests as he energized local supporters. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Varsity Maine previews local sports this week as track meets may see record-breaking performances - Fryeburg baseball faces key opponents on Monday and Thornton lacrosse tests its unbeaten run Tuesday at local venues. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Cape Elizabeth high school baseball shut out Freeport 11-0 on Monday at Freeport in a five inning Class B South game; pitchers Max Hayward and Zach van Huystee combined for a two hitter while Joseph Grela led the offense as the team improved to 10-4 with its fifth win in six games. Portland Press Herald
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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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You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine
2-5 p.m. — The Hill Arts — Ticket information available — Experience a heartfelt tribute to the legendary songwriter John Prine featuring artists sharing stories and performances.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Capture the beauty of Portland in vibrant hues at this outdoor painting session.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Create your masterpiece against the stunning backdrop of Fort Williams Park.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy painting in the beautiful outdoors of Maine.
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Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Explore your artistic side with outdoor painting in a beautiful park setting.
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Heather Lynn Album Release Concert
8-11 p.m. — SPACE — All ages — Celebrate the release of Heather Lynn's new album with a night of diverse music and special guests.
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