Daily editionSunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
Community
Bowman Field's 39th annual fly-in is open today from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with over 100 planes expected and families able to enjoy a hangar sale, games, and an antique engine display—events that show local excitement for aviation.
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Economy
The nonprofit Island Institute and the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs will launch the 11‑week Fishing Plus Accelerator on October 1 to help lobstermen create new business plans and access grants amid new regulations — a warming Gulf of Maine and rising costs are pushing fishing families to diversify their income. The program aims to build skills that let families adapt to industry shifts and climate impacts.
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Since the pandemic, more than 126,000 people have moved to Maine and nearly half have settled in the southern counties—raising housing costs and making it harder to find a home.
Experts say that although remote work and climate concerns keep the migration steady, few new arrivals work for local companies, which could bring new challenges for the state.
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Environment
Today, a slow-moving front from the Great Lakes brings building clouds with scattered showers likely tonight into Monday—rain that will help ease drought and high fire danger while rough surf continues along the coast.
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Willard Beach reopened yesterday after multiple agencies found that the discoloration in Portland Harbor near Loveitt's Field was naturally stirred up sea-bottom material from boat traffic during low tide—rough surf from Hurricane Erin also stirred up bacteria and red tide signs at other beaches while high waves capsized a sailboat in York Harbor and sent a man to the hospital.
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Sports
Chad Epperson became the winningest manager in Sea Dogs history Saturday night when Portland beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 8-2 at Hadlock Field — his 283rd win passed Arnie Beyeler's record.
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Driver DJ Shaw from Center Conway won two qualifier races at Oxford Plains Speedway earlier this month to secure a spot in today's Oxford 250—his 16th attempt at the race.
He has finished on the podium four times and hopes that a better car will finally bring him a win in the main event.
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Portland Events
Community Craft Night
Monday, August 25th, 2025 · 4-7:30 p.m. — Freedom's Edge Cider Tasting Room — Enjoy craft time with local crafters while sipping cider.
Community Bingo Event
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 · 10 AM – 3 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — Cards for sale — Enjoy a fun day of bingo with lunch options and prizes.
Wine Sail - Chef Series with Frances
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — $90 — Experience a sunset cruise with live acoustic music and drinks on beautiful Casco Bay.
Weekly Pub Trivia Night
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 · 6 p.m. — Olive Pit Brewing Company — $25 gift card for winners — Test your trivia skills while enjoying local brews at this weekly showdown.
Stand-Up Comedy with Greg Warren
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 · 7 PM – 1 AM — Empire Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with Midwestern comic Greg Warren as he shares his hilarious take on life and personal anecdotes.
Wine Sail - Chef Series with Sommelier Erica Archer
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 · 12-2 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — $150 — Experience a scenic wine sail with a sommelier and enjoy exquisite wines from California's Central Coast.
Community Craft Night
Monday, September 1st, 2025 · 4-7:30 p.m. — Freedom's Edge Cider Tasting Room — Free entry — Connect with local crafters while enjoying some cider and working on your projects.
Bingo Bash
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 · 10 AM – 3 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — Cards for sale — Enjoy a fun day of bingo with food options and prizes available.
Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun night of trivia at a local brewpub.
Liz Cooper Live at SPACE Gallery
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 · 8-11 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — All ages — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Liz Cooper, blending psychedelia and indie grunge in her Portland debut.