Daily editionMonday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
Culture
Portland will host the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival this weekend at Payson Park with headliners like Jack White, Lucy Dacus, and The Roots performing from 12:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday—organizers are offering free shuttles, bus routes, and water stations while managing road closures to support the event in the residential area.
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Health
Project Lifeline is a partnership between MaineHealth and the City that sends Portland Fire’s mobile outreach team and specialist Dr. O’Connor to care for unhoused pregnant and postpartum people dealing with addiction.
Inspired by a near-tragic case in early February 2023 — when emergency responders helped a patient avoid giving birth outdoors in brutal weather — the program uses a mix of grants and billable services to operate and aims to reach patients who rarely receive care.
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As students prepare to return to school, optometrists urge parents to get early eye exams for children to catch vision problems that might affect learning and behavior (children as young as 4 should have exams and those with a family history of eye issues may need them sooner).
Dr. Robert Melendez said new glasses can improve a child's classroom performance and warned that too much screen time may be linked to rising nearsightedness.
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Riley Sullivan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said that low birth rates and an aging population forced rural Maine hospitals to close maternity wards to cut losses, with seven labor and delivery units closing since his 2019 study.
He explained that a high median age of 45.1 and losses of over $1 million a year pushed hospitals to make tough choices—raising worries about future access to care.
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Accidents
A driver found an injured person lying on Ginn Road off Payne Road at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday night and the person was taken to a nearby hospital while Scarborough, South Portland and Maine State Police investigated the cause — the public is asked to call with any information.
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Portland Events
Lewis Robinson Discusses The Islanders
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 · 6:30-8 p.m. — Peaks Island Community Center — Free entry — Maine author Lewis Robinson shares insights about his new novel, The Islanders, during the Friends of Peaks Island Library Annual Meeting.
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 · 1:30-2:30 p.m. — 489 Congress St, Portland, ME — Tickets required — Explore Portland’s scenic coast and historic sites aboard a classic fire engine while enjoying live narration.
Dan Soder Live
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Dan Soder, the comedic talent behind 'Mafee' from Billions.
Old Port Seafood Lovers Walking Lunch Tour
Friday, August 1st, 2025 · 3:00-5:30 p.m. — Waterfront in Portland — Ticket price includes food and drinks — Explore Maine's seafood culture with local delicacies and insightful guidance.
Outdoor Painting Class in Portland, Maine
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 · 1-4 p.m. — Scenic Spot near Portland — Cost included — Capture Maine's stunning landscapes with guidance from a local artist.
The Avett Brothers Concert
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Tickets from $170 — Experience an unforgettable evening with The Avett Brothers in Portland, ME.
National Root Beer Float Day Celebration
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 · 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME — Donations encouraged — Enjoy delicious root beer floats while supporting The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse Live
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Not specified — Experience a night of psychedelic rock with The Flaming Lips and indie vibes from Modest Mouse.
Guster On The Ocean
Friday, August 8th, 2025 · 3 PM – 9 PM — Thompson's Point — Ticket pricing varies — Experience three days of Guster's live performances by the beautiful ocean in Portland.
Wine Sail - Rosé Experience aboard the Frances
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 3-5 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — Cost info not specified — Enjoy exquisite rosé wines while sailing through the stunning Casco Bay.