Daily editionSaturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
Community
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.
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Culture
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.
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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.
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Government
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.
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Portland Events
Dino Trolley Adventure
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 · 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
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 · 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
Friday, August 15th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 · 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
Monday, August 18th, 2025 · 1-3 p.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free — Get help with technology, research, and more at this community resource session.
Community Bingo Event
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 · 10 AM – 3 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — Purchase cards on-site — Enjoy a fun day of Bingo with food and prizes.
Bess Jacques & The Strays
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 · 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.