Good morning, Portland.

The fifth annual Tee Off 4 Travis Mills Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will take place on July 20 at The Woodlands Club in Falmouth (golfers, veterans, and community members will gather to raise funds for post-9/11 veteran programs).

Bates Dance Festival runs from July 10 to 31 at various venues in Lewiston, featuring contemporary works such as Kyle Marshall’s 'Femenine' on July 17 and 18 and Jesse Factor’s 'Marthaodyssey' on July 30 and 31 (the festival also offers dance films and educational sessions with nearly 300 students expected).

Cape Elizabeth singer-songwriter Role Model will perform at Thompson's Point in Portland on Aug.

7 to kick off his 27-date tour and coincide with the release of his new album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass; artist presale tickets begin Thursday at 10 a.m.

Fisherman Jake Hall captured a video of a humpback whale breaching while fishing in Penobscot Bay near Searsport on Sunday morning.

It was his first whale sighting of the season as Maine gears up for peak whale watching.

Maine Audubon is seeking volunteers to help count loons at Little Sebago Lake on Saturday, July 18 & the sign-up deadline is this Friday, as the annual count documents changes in the iconic bird population.

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland features Batty—a 1.5-year-old energetic dog looking for a family that can keep up with his needs.

Interested adopters can visit the Westbrook shelter at 217 Landing Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on open days except Wednesdays.

Westbrook High football won the regional title with a 40-20 victory over Cony and was named Varsity Maine Boys Team of the Year after a remarkable turnaround from a 2-6 season.

The team’s strong season energized its community — marking a proud moment for Westbrook.

Cape Elizabeth's girls soccer team completed an 18-0 season by defeating Hermon 3-0 at Edward Little High School on Nov.

8 and scoring 89 goals while allowing only seven; the team earned the title of 2025-26 Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year — a nod to their outstanding performance.

Varsity Maine Boys Team of the Year finalists include teams that overcame major adversities in recent state championships—Dirigo wrestling persevered without key grapplers, Falmouth lacrosse remained undefeated in Class A, and Gardiner and Portland basketball captured state titles amid injuries and setbacks.

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.