Good morning, Portland.

Wayside Food Programs held a free summer picnic on Monday at Payson Park Community Garden, feeding over 100 guests with salvaged meals, live music by Fiona Shubeck and bike repairs by Portland Gear Hub.

More pop ups are planned for July 20, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17.

Former Beatle Ringo Starr will perform at Cross Insurance Arena on Oct.

3 as part of his fall tour. It will be his first performance here and tickets will be on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Ringo Starr, a former Beatle, is set to perform live at Cross Insurance Arena on Oct.

3 as part of his fall tour after releasing his 22nd solo album (Long Long Road); tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and the arena box office.

Maine schools are facing program cuts and closures as student enrollment falls due to fewer births since 2000.

Lawmakers have revised the funding formula to ease tax pressures while administrators look for new solutions.

Maine’s black-capped chickadee (a cherished backyard bird) is featured as Bird of the Week for its cheerful chick-a-dee-dee-dee call and playful charm.

Local birdwatchers are invited to appreciate this lively symbol of nature.

State officials at the Maine Department of Agriculture have issued an advisory restricting dogs coming from Texas counties with confirmed New World screwworm—an uncommon flesh-eating parasite—to protect local livestock and pets.

Local shelters have already halted accepting dog transports from affected areas.

Pet owners should know Maine restricts dogs from Texas areas with New World screwworm while healthy pets meet import rules.

A local shelter has halted dog transports, and no screwworm cases have been found in Maine (so far).

Developers Collaborative proposes a dual affordable housing project at 41 Ashmont St. that will add 63 units—33 for individuals exiting homelessness with Catholic Charities and 30 for older adults—with a planning review set for July 28 as neighbors express concerns about height, density and parking.

Varsity Maine revealed its Girls Game of the Year finalists from the 2025-26 contests, highlighting overtime wins and historic co-championships in hockey, field hockey, wrestling and soccer.

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.

Joe Jackson Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre — Concert tickets available — Enjoy an evening of music with the iconic Joe Jackson.

Wine Sail in Portland, Maine: Tuscany

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Experience a scenic wine sail with expert guidance while tasting exquisite Tuscany wines.

Introduction to Volleyball for Kids

July 14th – July 22nd — Reiche Community School — Refunds available up to 2 days before event — Let your child discover the joy of volleyball in a fun, supportive environment.

Daniel Mason: On Nature

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Halo at the Point — $15-$20 — Engage in a literary discussion with acclaimed author Daniel Mason on nature and his new book 'Country People'.

Narrated Train Ride

10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Enjoy a scenic train ride with rich stories of Maine's railroading history and stunning views of Casco Bay.

Narrated Train Ride Experience

12 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Enjoy a scenic 40-minute train ride along Casco Bay while learning about narrow gauge railroading history.

Wine & Oyster Sail Experience

12-2 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $175 — Enjoy a unique sailing experience with wine education and fresh oysters from local farms.

Narrated Train Ride Along Casco Bay

4 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience scenic 40-minute train rides with fascinating history and beautiful waterfront views.

Narrated Train Ride along Casco Bay

12 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride while learning about Maine’s narrow gauge railroading history.