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Daily editionThursday, June 11th, 2026

Good morning, Portland.

The Daily Portland Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.

Culture

  1. Maine author Ron Currie is developing a Netflix series based on his Waterville-set novel with fellow writers in Los Angeles until at least September — his prequel, We Will See You Bleed, will be released July 7.

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  2. Four Maine authors have inked deals for TV or film adaptations—Ron Currie's Waterville-set novel is under script review at Netflix, Tess Gerritsen's thriller is in production at Amazon MGM, Paramount is developing Travis Kennedy's debut novel into a film, and Adam White is reworking his project after FX passed.

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  3. The Bach Virtuosi Festival brings four future performances to Portland from June 18 to June 23 at venues including the new Crewe Center for the Arts (USM) and Etz Chaim Synagogue, featuring renowned musicians playing Johann Sebastian Bach’s works and inviting audience participation.

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Education

  1. Portland voters approved the school district’s $179.3M budget Tuesday night with 75% support, despite a 5.68% tax hike adding about $201 per typical home.

    The teachers union backed the budget after an agreement to add five ed tech positions (to ease staffing cuts) and review central office costs next year.

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  2. Voters in South Berwick and Eliot approved Marshwood’s $40.6M school budget (a 4.3% increase) Tuesday.

    The new budget takes effect July 1 and will fund staff raises, extracurricular programs and special education while raising taxes up to 6.8% in South Berwick and 1.43% in Eliot.

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  3. On Tuesday, June 9, voters in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel approved RSU 21's $64.8 million school budget proposal, which includes a 4.98% property tax increase to help cover rising health care costs for staff.

    The measure received about 61% support across the three towns.

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Government

  1. Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles, including some sold here in Maine, to address a potential rear suspension failure that could cause loss of control; dealers will inspect vehicles at no charge and owner letters will be mailed July 7 (VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10).

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  2. Westbrook voters approved a $57.2M school budget Tuesday with 3,175 backing and 1,386 opposing — the measure reflects a 7.5% rise and will raise the tax rate to about $16.25 per $1,000 in assessed value.

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Sports

  1. Portland bars are set to welcome soccer fans today at local favorites (Portland Zoo and Ri Ra) as the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins at 3 p.m. when Mexico faces South Africa; fans can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that highlights the city’s long-standing love for the game.

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  2. Falmouth won both boys and girls Class A state tennis titles on Wednesday at Bates College in Lewiston.

    The boys earned a 5 to 0 win over Camden Hills for their fourth straight championship while the girls defeated Brunswick 4 to 1 for their third consecutive title.

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Portland Events

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. Porches Live Performance

    Sunday, June 21st, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — All ages — Experience the dynamic sounds of Porches as they debut their latest album, Shirt, in an intimate setting.

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  10. Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine

    Monday, June 22nd, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Experience the joy of painting outdoors in a picturesque park setting.

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