Good morning, Portland.

Friends of Casco Bay invites community members to join a cleanup at Back Cove Trail on Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers will receive gloves and bags — with closed-toe shoes and reusable water bottles recommended — to help remove marine debris and microplastics from the coastal area.

Police arrested 61-year-old Jean Gendron from South Carolina on Thursday morning after he robbed Chase Bank at Rock Row in Westbrook—he was caught getting off a bus in New Hampshire.

The 2025 Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour: Game On! brought board games to life with high-energy circus acts at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.

Two shows took place on Friday and two will run today at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Best-selling author Adam Higginbotham will discuss his book Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel at 5:30 p.m. on Oct.

9—Fall Author Night, hosted by Graves Library in Kennebunkport, will be open to the public.

Portland officials will vote next week at City Council and planning board meetings on a moratorium that may stop plans for a new 3,300-seat music hall by Live Nation and Mile Marker Investments.

The music hall — which would create 250 jobs and host many concerts — has split opinions as residents worry about parking, traffic, and the future for local shows.

Dino Trolley Adventure

9:45-3 p.m. — Seashore Trolley Museum — $15 for ages 3-99, free for kids under 3 — Embark on a dino-themed trolley ride with activities like a dinosaur egg hunt and craft-making fun.

Bingo at Elks Lodge

10 AM – 3 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — Purchase bingo cards on-site — Enjoy a fun-filled day of bingo with lunch options and ample parking.

The Dead South Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging evening with the folk-bluegrass sounds of The Dead South.

Weekly SUP Community Paddles

7:30-8:30 a.m. — Portland Paddle — Free entry — Connect with fellow paddlers for an hour of fun on the water during summer months.

The Big Bounce America

9 AM – 3 PM — Cumberland Fairgrounds — Ticket required — Experience inflatable fun for all ages in the World’s Biggest Bounce House.

Lake Street Dive Concert Pass

7-10 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Tickets from $102 — Experience the genre-defying sound of Lake Street Dive live in Portland, ME.

Wine Sail - Piedmont

6-8 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — Tickets required — Experience a delightful evening of wine education and sailing on Casco Bay.

Ask A Librarian! Drop-in Question Sessions

1-3 p.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free — Get help with technology, research, and more at this community resource session.

Weekly Sea Kayak Community Paddles

7:30-8:30 a.m. — Portland Paddle — Free entry — Connect with fellow paddlers and enjoy a refreshing morning on the water.

Bess Jacques & The Strays

7-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz, Americana, and faux-tango-pop from the talented Bess Jacques & The Strays.