Good morning, Portland.

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland's featured pet Raspberry, a 3-month-old kitten, was adopted 20 minutes after the shelter opened on Thursday.

Interested adopters can visit at 217 Landing Road in Westbrook from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Wednesdays.

On Tuesday, the Planning Board approved a 33-unit Home For Good project on outer Forest Avenue that will offer supportive housing for residents facing homelessness.

Named The Dawn in honor of a former resident, the project will include on-site social workers and marks the first phase of a two-part development.

Patriot Cinemas reopened the old Nordica Theatre space in Freeport Village Station earlier this week.

The six-screen venue shows first-run films like Supergirl and Toy Story 5, offers Super Tuesdays at $6, and will start a free summer movie series on July 8 with free parking nearby.

Gorham school officials have proposed a $4.8M bond referendum on the November ballot to fund renovations at the high school (including replacing outdated portable classrooms and updating parking, drainage, and ADA features).

If approved, Great Falls Construction will begin work in spring 2027 to address these challenges.

Greater Portland Metro and BSOOB Transit will raise bus fares Aug.

1, with base fares rising from $2.00 to $2.25, daily caps from $6.00 to $6.50, and monthly caps from $60 to $65 while tap to ride payments begin in July to support service improvements.

The South Portland pier at Thomas Knight Park is closed to the public due to safety concerns; it has been unsafe since May last year.

An engineer will inspect it next week and the city will work with engineers to develop a reopening plan.

Twelve new firefighters joined the Portland Fire Department after finishing nine weeks of fire and EMS training last Friday.

They will officially start working Sunday and received their badges as family members pinned them on (a long-held tradition).

Patients at the Gorham branch of Martin’s Point (a local healthcare practice) faced repeated provider changes, with at least four doctors leaving in 13 months.

The practice recently added two doctors and is recruiting more to stabilize care.

A new state report shows Maine issued 7,499 building permits last year, achieving a net gain of 6,981 housing units—although urban counties like York and Cumberland fell short while rural regions exceeded their targets.

Former pro golfer Blair O’Neal led a golf lesson for local girls from the Boys & Girls Clubs at Falmouth Country Club on Friday morning as part of the Drive Fore Kids fundraiser; she focused on simple basics like stance and swing to boost their confidence.

Hello Newman June Booze Cruise

1-4 p.m. — The Porthole Restaurant & Pub — Ticketed event — Enjoy a lively afternoon with Maine's favorite 90s rock party band featuring eclectic music styles.

The Bug Club Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland, ME — Ticket prices vary — Experience the UK rock duo The Bug Club as they showcase their latest album 'Every Single Muscle'.

Paint Outdoors in Portland

1-10 a.m. — Fort Williams Park — Ticketed event — Enjoy a morning of outdoor painting in the scenic Fort Williams Park.

13 Scotland Rd Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Wander at LongWoods — Check website for pricing — Experience a dynamic blues and acoustic roots duo from Portland, ME, as they blend soulful melodies with unique instrumentation.

Wine Sail in Casco Bay

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Sail through Casco Bay while tasting exquisite European white wines with a knowledgeable sommelier.

Maine Historical Society Celebrates America's 250th

10 AM – 2 PM — Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House — Free entry — Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with music and holiday-themed festivities.

Wine and Oyster Experience on Casco Bay

3:15-5:15 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $175 — Join Sommelier Erica Archer for a sailing adventure pairing exquisite wines with fresh oysters amidst stunning views.

Black Country, New Road Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre — Discount tickets available — Experience the unique sounds of Black Country, New Road live in Portland.

A Brief History of Chasing Storms

7-8:30 p.m. — SPACE — All ages — Explore the mythologies of tornadoes with a film and Q+A featuring director Curtis Miller.

Live + Local on the Terrace with Shelly Coombs

6-9 p.m. — Harbor Bistro + Terrace — Free entry — Enjoy soulful vocals and heartfelt folk-Americana storytelling by the water.