Daily editionSunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
Community
At Woof. Play. Eat. in Portland the restaurant celebrated Baxter—Maine’s first comfort dog—by unveiling his portrait with trainer Laura Barker from Hero Pups at an event that raised funds for future comfort dog programs.
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New census data shows suburbs are growing faster than the city as Scarborough, Windham and Westbrook add more residents due to affordable housing and easier permits (state data confirms this shift).
Experts expect this trend to continue as developers focus on nearby areas.
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Education
UMaine wrapped up its first year of the Business and Law Clinic, where MBA and law students worked one-on-one with local entrepreneurs to develop plans and offer free legal advice.
The clinic is now accepting applications from small business owners for summer and fall sessions.
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Environment
Strong winds and heavy rain from a late-season storm knocked out power for 8,096 customers by 8:00 a.m. Saturday — most outages occurred in York, Cumberland and Oxford counties, and Sebago fire officials advised residents to avoid downed wires and leaning trees.
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Government
Casco Bay Lines plans to raise its peak season roundtrip fare from $14 to $16 effective June 20 (mid-April through mid-October), and the Maine Public Advocate has asked the Public Utilities Commission to investigate the hike amid rising costs and a $3 million deficit.
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Sports
The Portland Hearts of Pine rallied on Saturday evening, beating Spokane Velocity 2-1 at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Aboubacar Camara tied the game in the 62nd minute and JayTee Kamara secured the win in the 79th minute before a sold-out crowd cheered their comeback.
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Portland Events
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Monday, June 1st, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Capture the beauty of Portland in vibrant hues at this outdoor painting session.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Create your masterpiece against the stunning backdrop of Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Thursday, June 4th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy painting in the beautiful outdoors of Maine.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Friday, June 5th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Explore your artistic side with outdoor painting in a beautiful park setting.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a day of creativity surrounded by nature in beautiful Cape Elizabeth.
Cut and Paste Collage Event
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 · 4-7 p.m. — Lambs — Free — Get creative with friends while enjoying drinks at this fun collage-making event.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Monday, June 8th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a creative outdoor painting experience in a beautiful park setting.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a morning of outdoor painting in a beautiful park setting.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 · 1-9 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket prices vary — Explore your artistic side in a picturesque outdoor setting.
Mekons Live Performance with Aftershow Disco
Thursday, June 11th, 2026 · 8-10:30 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — All ages — Experience the eclectic sounds of the Mekons and dance at the aftershow disco.