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Daily editionThursday, August 13th, 2026

Good morning, Portland.

The Daily Portland Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.

Community

  1. The annual Chace Memorial Ride honors a 13-year-old boy who lost his battle with cancer and will raise funds for research.

    The event takes place Saturday at Iron Tails Saloon in Acton (organized by local supporters).

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  2. The Scarborough Land Trust will host its inaugural Marsh Day this Saturday (Aug. 15) at Scarborough Marsh, offering residents activities such as a bird walk, guided canoe paddle and a blue crab discussion at Blue Point School.

    The event aims to boost awareness of local conservation efforts.

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Culture

  1. South Portland's Ryan Lowell (a longtime trucking dispatcher) debuts his novel Freight, which opens with a crossword puzzle, death, and a heist.

    The book brings gritty trucking tales to life, blending dark humor and suspense.

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  2. Maine movie theaters offer a busy late summer lineup featuring classic revivals and new blockbusters; Kinonik screens films at 121 Cassidy Point Dr., Nickelodeon Cinemas shows Jurassic Park on Aug. 19, Space hosts Sundance shorts at 538 Congress St., & PMA Films presents a Spike Lee classic on Aug. 21.

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  3. Maine artist Barbara Ernst Prey is featured in the Washington exhibit 'Passport to Patriotism: 250 Years of Diplomacy,' where three of her paintings are on view until mid-October—this free exhibition highlights her strong Maine roots and the role of art in celebrating American history.

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  4. Local magazine MyMaine released its new fall issue and celebrated its first year — Editorial Director Maggie Knowles and publisher Karen Middleton joined ARC Maine to discuss the journey and preview upcoming features.

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Education

  1. Maine’s education commissioner Pender Makin said slight state test gains do not capture true student learning and urged looking beyond scores to graduation rates and career program enrollment (as national tests have declined).

    The department launched new reading and math plans last October.

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  2. Seven school districts received $2M from MaineHousing under the Student Homelessness Prevention Program to serve nearly 1,300 students and families at risk of homelessness.

    The funds will help schools hire housing specialists and provide stability services (with awards ranging from $18,000 to $800,000) and will be monitored closely.

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Environment

  1. Kevyn Fowler flew his drone over southern Maine this week and captured an unusual sight of dozens of Atlantic sturgeon (a protected species) swimming together.

    The fish usually keep to themselves, but this grouping offers a unique glimpse into their behavior.

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  2. Ospreys returned this spring to build a nest on a CMP+installed platform off Leeman Highway in Bath after a 2024 removal of a longstanding nest from a power pole; the pair raised two chicks as part of CMP's statewide efforts to protect birds and power safety.

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Sports

  1. At Delta Dental Park on Wednesday, the first 1,000 fans at a Sea Dogs game received a Cooper Flagg bobblehead as part of the Notable Mainers series — Sea Dogs GM Jesse Scaglion said the giveaway honored the rookie.

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