Daily editionMonday, August 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Community
Winslow police responded Sunday afternoon when they found four masked raccoons trapped in a dumpster and helped them get to safety (according to the report).
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Culture
Tavern Hill Farm in Windham will host Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend this weekend (celebrating nearly 100% of the nation’s wild blueberry crop) as local growers and visitors come together for festivities.
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Wild Blueberry Weekend wrapped up in Dresden on the first weekend in August when Fields Fields hosted farm tours, live entertainment + food vendors and hot food.
Farmer Ashley Field said a great turnout included many out-of-state visitors eager to learn about wild blueberries.
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Education
South Portland named Angela Atkinson Duina as its new superintendent on July 15.
She is meeting with staff and community members while planning to enhance teaching, manage budgets, and refine school configurations using a community schools model.
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Maine public schools now ban student phones from the morning bell to dismissal as of Aug. 1 to help students focus on learning; exceptions include students with special needs or documented medical requirements.
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Environment
After a black bear was safely removed from a parking garage in the Old Port, Maine officials advised residents to secure attractants by keeping bird feeders, pet food, and garbage indoors during bear season — a simple way to reduce encounters with the state’s 25,000 to 27,000 bears.
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Sports
At the TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday in Cape Elizabeth, Habtom Samuel won the men’s race in 27 minutes 40 seconds after contesting Kenyan Patrick Kiprop while Pamela Kosgei claimed the women’s title in 31 minutes 51 seconds (both winners are former Lobos).
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Portland Events
Narrated Train Ride
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 · 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
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 · 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
Friday, August 7th, 2026 · 3-5 p.m. — Maine State Pier — $150 — Embark on a scenic wine sail featuring exquisite Tuscan wines and breathtaking views of Casco Bay.