Daily editionTuesday, June 9th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
Community
Portland’s Rising Eddy Community Pool (formerly Kiwanis Pool) will reopen in early July after renovations quadrupled its capacity and added features like locker rooms, lap lanes, water slides, and splash areas.
Visitors must purchase a day pass or membership, with Maine Community Swimming helping ensure access for all.
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Culture
Grammy winner Shawn Colvin will perform at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 and at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 as she honors her long connection with New England radio and fans.
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Pride Portland returns on Jun. 20 with a parade starting at Monument Square at 11:30 a.m. before moving to Deering Oaks Park, where vendors, performers, and a beer garden will enliven one of the largest community celebrations in the city — a key event for local inclusion.
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Maine country music artist Stephanie Ryann is holding a benefit concert Wednesday at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel to help injured firefighters and local fire departments responding to the Robbins Lumber mill explosion in Searsmont (tickets remain available online).
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Comedian Jimmy Grzelak will debut his adults-only Gregorian Chant Comedy Hour at Portland Stage Studio & PortFringe starting Friday at 6:30 p.m., blending humor with ancient musical tradition for festival-goers.
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Residents and nearby visitors have a busy week with eight local events including the Hairspray musical in Brunswick (running until June 20) and Jo Dee Messina’s concert in Sidney at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
Other highlights include a whoopie pie festival in Dover-Foxcroft and the PortFringe Festival at downtown venues.
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Education
Maine student Alexis Spencer, 20, is one of three nationwide accepted to the National Science Foundation’s Undergraduate Summer Research Experience and is in North Dakota until July 31 doing research at Thomas College.
She plans to become a pediatric oncologist and advance cancer treatments for children.
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Government
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny after he made harsh online remarks about Purple Heart recipient Teddy Daniels during a 2012 combat video incident, and Daniels urged voters to focus on character at the primary.
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Sports
On Monday, Brunswick's girls tennis team (4–1 over Brewer) and Waterville's team (3–2 over Presque Isle) claimed the Northern Maine titles at Colby College; both will play in state finals on Wednesday at Bates College.
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Accidents
A year after father Tim and daughter Esther Keiderling died on Katahdin as they hiked in extreme conditions, the remaining family met in Millinocket with Baxter State Park rangers on Thursday to thank them for their search efforts following the June 1, 2025 incident.
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Portland Events
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.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Friday, June 12th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Experience the beauty of art while painting outdoors in the scenic Fort Williams Park.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 · 1-2 p.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticket purchase required — Experience the beauty of outdoor painting in a scenic park setting.
Writing Workshop from Nature with Emma Zimmerman
Sunday, June 14th, 2026 · 11:00 AM — Canco Woods Trails — Free entry — Discover the connection between urban and wild through writing prompts and nature exploration.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Monday, June 15th, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Tickets available — Explore your artistic side with a vibrant outdoor painting experience.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Tickets available — Unleash your creativity amidst the beautiful scenery of Fort Williams Park.
C-DOT 416 + TICKLE Rooftop Concert
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 · 6-9:30 p.m. — Bayside Bowl — $25 ADV, $30 DOOR — Experience the electrifying blend of Hip-Hop and Pop from C-DOT 416 live on the rooftop.
Wine Sail in Portland, Maine: The Loire Valley
Friday, June 19th, 2026 · 3:15-5:15 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Enjoy an unforgettable wine experience while sailing through Casco Bay with expert guidance from a sommelier.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 · 9-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Check website for tickets — Unleash your creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting.