Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Portland.
Mainer Mint Chip Flavored Whole Milk is available as a limited edition product by Oakhurst Dairy and Gifford's Ice Cream for National Ice Cream Month.
It will be sold in pint, quart, and half-gallon sizes until September at local grocery stores + select retailers.
Spurwink announced Thursday that it will move its outpatient behavioral health services from Bayside to 895 Washington Avenue—bringing care together under one roof with improved parking and accessibility.
The relocation will create vacancies in its former Elm Street and nearby Washington Avenue buildings.
Portland residents can protect themselves from wildfire smoke by checking local air quality ratings and using N95 masks when outdoors.
Health experts advise those with breathing issues to stay indoors and seal windows with blankets — simple steps that help reduce exposure.
Doctor Kristy Perkowski (pediatrician) from Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland offers swim safety tips, including installing pool fencing with self-closing latching gates and designating a water watcher to guard children in pools, lakes, and rivers.
Parents should teach kids to enter the water feet first to prevent diving injuries.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the region — causing hazy skies and reduced visibility — as residents face air quality alerts; health officials advise sensitive groups to check the Air Quality Index with conditions forecast to persist until winds shift later this week.
Eli Spaulding repeated as New England Amateur champion (fifth to do so) on Thursday at GreatHorse in Hampden, Massachusetts, winning by two strokes and becoming the first Mainer in nearly 90 years to claim consecutive titles.
He will qualify for the U.S. Amateur Championship on Monday.
Some senior cheerleaders practiced new stunts at Central Maine Community College in Auburn ahead of the Shriners Lobster Bowl at 4 p.m. Saturday at Lewiston High School — a final chance for some to push their skills to new heights.
Emily Winkler earned the Varsity Maine Girls Tennis Player of the Year award at Thornton Academy after a 7-0 season and a state singles final finish, losing only 10 games overall.
The sophomore (an exchange student from Austria) said her time on the team taught her the value of support.
The 2026 Varsity Maine All-State girls tennis team was announced to honor top local high school players from Lincoln Academy, Cony, Falmouth, Thornton Academy, and Presque Isle.
The selections recognize standout records in regional and state tournaments, including Ruby Glenn’s 11-2 season and Kira Gregor’s 13-0 team matches (great achievements).
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.
Jordan Jensen Live at State Theatre
8 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Jordan Jensen in Portland's beloved venue.
Opera Maine - Roméo et Juliette
7:30 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — $35 – $175 (Free for ages 21 and under) — Experience the timeless passion of Shakespeare’s most popular love story through Gounod’s enchanting opera.
FOODEESFEST Portland Food Truck Festival
1-9 p.m. — The Maine Mall — Free entry — Experience a culinary feast with 40+ food trucks and local artisans in a vibrant community setting.
Narrated Train Ride
3 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute ride while learning about Maine's rich railroading history and enjoying stunning views of Casco Bay.
Narrated Train Ride Along Casco Bay
11 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride while learning about Maine's unique railroading history and enjoying breathtaking views.
Narrated Train Ride
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Enjoy a scenic narrated train ride along beautiful Casco Bay while learning about Maine’s unique history.
Scenes: A Billy Joel Experience
7:30-10 p.m. — Erik's Church — Cost Info Not Provided — Celebrate the iconic music of Billy Joel with a lively tribute show.
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