Good morning, Portland.

A Maine family was displaced after their home caught fire in Dennistown Plantation on Monday + firefighters worked in 90-degree heat with no injuries reported while the State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the cause.

Travel & Leisure magazine's August feature names 11 local venues such as restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops and calls Portland one of the best food cities in the U.S. — the piece highlights spots like Bite Into Maine and Leeward to show the city's rich and varied dining options.

Beer lovers and foodies will gather at Wolfe's Neck Center in Freeport this Saturday for Brews and Bites—an event where over a dozen top-notch producers will showcase their offerings in a charming mallet barn.

Today, with drought conditions affecting lawns in Maine, lawn care expert Andrew Baxter from Mainely Grass advises homeowners to start early in the season, mow high to hold moisture, and water 1 to 1.5 inches weekly while adjusting as needed—he adds that aerating and overseeding in the fall will help lawns bounce back by spring.

Wildfires are spreading across Maine as dry weather and no significant rainfall lift fire danger, with crews in Biddeford, Baileyville and Acton battling active blazes.

Fire officials urge residents to stay cautious with campfires and discarded smoking materials—burn permits are currently restricted.

Portland Mayor Mark Dion criticized the council for a six-month moratorium on a planned 3,300-seat concert venue—he said Live Nation met all planning rules and delaying review and adding an economic study will hurt downtown development.

He warned that the delay could deter future projects in the city.

LifeFlight of Maine is hosting its biggest fundraiser at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport to raise $200,000 needed to keep its lifesaving helicopter flights working.

The event, called Cross for LifeFlight, is key as the service flies over 150,000 miles each month — a move that helps keep patients safe across the state.

Maine officials say more than 31,000 Mainers on MaineCare may lose coverage if they cannot work or volunteer 80 hours each month, and many vulnerable people with health problems or caregiving duties may struggle with the rule—changes that will begin January 1.

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.

Josh Ritter Concert

7-9 PM — State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful and deep songwriting of Josh Ritter at a charming live venue.

The Little Mermen

7-11 p.m. — Thompson's Point — Cost info not provided — Experience a magical evening with the ultimate Disney cover band performing classics from your favorite films.

Orny Adams Live Stand-Up Comedy

7 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience Orny Adams' high-energy stand-up that blends absurdity and incisive wit.

Lakeside Poker Run

VacationLand V Twin Cruisers, MC is having a Poker Run, Saturday 8/23. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, $20 per hand, kickstands up at 11:00 am. Starts at American Legion Post 155, Casco Road, Naples Maine and finishes at Lakeside Dairy Bar, Naples Maine. We'll be riding through Naples, Bridgton, Norway and Casco. $500 to the Winning Hand, $240 for Second Place, $50 for the Worst Hand. First 5 Hands with a Full House wins a $10 Gift Certificate to Lakeside Dairy Bar. PLUS Cash 50/50. Come join us for a day of summer fun!

Wine Sail Experience

12-2 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — Ticketed — Enjoy a wine education course paired with an evening of sailing on beautiful Casco Bay.