Daily editionSaturday, June 13th, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Community
Last Aug. 9, local vendors rescued a wedding when a caterer failed to deliver food to Fortland on House Island in Casco Bay; The Porthole Restaurant & Pub and Fogg's Water Taxi quickly arranged appetizers and dinner for 105 guests, ensuring the couple’s day remained joyful.
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Boyd Street Community Farm welcomes everyone to pick fresh produce free of charge while high school interns from local schools care for the garden Monday through Thursday — weeding, watering, and harvesting fruits and vegetables.
The farm, run by local organizations, also delivers weekly produce to about 75 area families.
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Portland officials selected the name 'First Light Commons' for the new waterfront park at the corner of Commercial + India streets.
The City Council will vote Monday while construction, which began in April, continues and is expected to complete later this year.
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On Friday, June 12, Midcoast Humane joined ARC Maine’s live segment to present Kite, a shelter pet seeking a forever home (director Zach Fenoff led the feature).
The event underscored the weekly effort to help local animals find loving homes.
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Business
Stone Fox Creamery launched a mobile scoop shop on June 1 at 46 Exchange St in Old Port Square and will serve Maine-made ice cream daily from 1-8 p.m. until September & aims to bring Midcoast magic to the local scene.
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Culture
Portland cartoonist Lincoln Peirce is ending his daily Big Nate comic strip today after 35 years, while Sunday comics will still appear.
He said the change gives him more time to create new children’s books.
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Maine Poutinefest returns this September at Thompson's Point with local restaurants, craft beer and live music.
Tickets go on sale Saturday and founder Timothy Beaulieu joins Portland Lobster Company's John Freeman for live updates.
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Education
Kaler Elementary in South Portland held an open house on June 10 before closing permanently on Monday, June 15.
Former students, staff & families gathered to share memories as current students will join other local schools due to budget cuts.
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Environment
CBS13's Emily Santom visited the Center for Wildlife on Friday to introduce Poppy the porcupine, part of the center’s local wildlife education program in Portland.
Visitors can learn more about animal conservation at the facility.
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Government
The Maine Public Utilities Commission ruled on Wednesday that it will maintain oversight over a proposed cogeneration plant planned for Portland Foreside, a $1B, 10.5-acre mixed-use development featuring condos, apartments and a hotel; developers may appeal as its exemption status remains unclear.
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Repair work is underway on High Street between York and Commercial Streets after the road washed out Thursday morning — repairs will finish by the end of next week or early next week, and traffic may be limited at times.
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Sports
Nine baseball players including Hudson Iacuessa from South Portland and Parker Morin from Cony are finalists for the John Winkin Award for the state's top senior baseball player, with the winner to be announced at the Senior All-Star Game at Saint Joseph's College on June 23.
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine announced it will add women's flag football to its varsity roster & become the first to sponsor the sport at the NCAA level.
The college will develop the program over the next year with help from an anonymous donor before competition begins in spring 2028.
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Local Hearts of Pine soccer players support their home nations as they gear up for the upcoming World Cup.
Mikey Lopez (dual citizen of U.S. and Mexico) and teammates look forward to matches later this month that celebrate their diverse roots.
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Portland Events
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.
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.
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.
Paint Outdoors in Portland, Maine
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 · 1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a creative outdoor painting session in a beautiful park setting.
Thunderstruck Concert
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — One Longfellow Square — $30-$39 — Experience rock anthems reimagined through a powerful violin performance in a candlelit setting.