Daily editionMonday, August 17th, 2026

Good morning, Portland.

The Daily Portland Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of August.

Community

On Sunday, Aug. 16, fishermen and business owners held the fourth annual Save Our Fisheries fundraiser on Bailey Island to highlight New England’s fishing industry challenges (organizers said the event aimed to secure a sustainable future for local fishermen and their families), as attendees enjoyed live music, a boat parade, and a silent auction.
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On Sunday, dozens of cars gathered at South Portland's Furniture Superstore for Cars and Coffee, raising funds for Midcoast Humane through a raffle.
The monthly event builds community and its final session will happen on Sept. 20.
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On Saturday, Aug. 16, Medal of Honor recipient Donald Hancock celebrated his 100th birthday at Oxford Fairgrounds with a public event.
The veteran, honored for his service in World War II and the Korean War, enjoyed a special moment when Senator Collins — from Washington — presented him the award.
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Hundreds of glowing lanterns lit up Deering Oaks Park last Saturday night during the local Water Lantern Festival as people decorated each lantern with messages of love, hope, and remembrance before releasing them onto the water at sunset.
The event brought the community together through a shared moment of reflection.
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Record Shows Maine is a series of four events at the Fireside Inn – hosted in Portland – that unites music fans of all ages with over 30 vendors and hundreds of buyers; the final show is scheduled for Nov. 15.
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Topsham Fair celebrated its 174th year last week with lively events such as demolition derby rides, a superhero meet-and-greet, a pony show, and Children's Day activities at the fairgrounds.
Nearly 5,000 visitors attended, highlighting the community's tradition of celebrating Maine's agricultural heritage.
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Rising hunger in Maine deepens as federal SNAP cuts leave thousands vulnerable + local leaders plan to secure funding for School Meals for All when schools resume in September.
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