Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of July.
Good morning, Portland.
About 1,500 people visited Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village on Sunday, July 26, when families enjoyed tractor rides, animal encounters, and wagon tours of the 250-year-old site + local art and food displays marked the day as a celebration of agriculture and history.
Maine farmers are adapting to unpredictable weather by changing planting habits and investing in protective structures (like insect netting and high tunnels) to guard crops from pests, intense rainfall and heat; a new report shows rising labor costs and crop losses that call for diversified planting.
Portland tested curb extensions + flexible traffic posts + speed bumps as part of a Vision Zero effort to improve street safety, while a local artist painted a new mural on Dana Street Sunday.
Officials will review the pop-up measures before making any permanent changes.
Portland lost 2-1 to Sarasota Paradise in Sunday's exhibition game at Fitzpatrick Stadium when a goal by Ollie Wright tied the match before the winning goal was scored two minutes later.
The teams will meet again in the Snowbird Cup on Wednesday in Florida.
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.
Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Tricky Britches
6-8 p.m. — Congress Square Park — Free entry — Experience the high-energy string sounds of Tricky Britches, blending bluegrass, country, folk, and rock.
Narrated Train Ride Experience
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Enjoy a scenic narrated train ride along Casco Bay while discovering Maine’s unique railroading history.
Wine Sail in Portland, Maine: Explore Piedmont, Italy
12-2 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $175 — Experience a delightful wine and oyster sail with scenic views and expert insights.
Wine Sail Experience in Casco Bay
3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $175 — Enjoy a scenic sail with premium wines and fresh oysters while learning about pairings and tasting notes.
Narrated Train Ride
12 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic ride along Casco Bay while learning about Maine’s rich rail history.
Narrated Train Ride
11 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $24.10 — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride along Casco Bay with unique historical insights.
Wine Sail in Portland, Maine: Tuscany
3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Embark on a scenic wine sail featuring exquisite Tuscan wines and breathtaking views of Casco Bay.
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