Good morning, Portland.

Silver Street by Taj opens today in Old Port at 35 Silver St.—a sister venue to Taj Indian Cuisine in South Portland—and offers craft cocktails priced from $8 to $14, local beers brewed for the venue, and a rotating menu featuring dishes like butter chicken and saag paneer.

The bar will donate a portion of profits to help feed the homeless—and will operate seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Members of the Nor’Easters Kite Club gathered at Bug Light Park on a breezy morning to fly and share homemade kites made over decades—longtime flyer John Martin launched his neon-greenish-yellow kite that soared nearly 100 feet above the park.

The group has met for over 20 years and draws hobbyists from near and far who enjoy the park’s open field and sea breeze.

Portland restaurants LB.

Kitchen and Ramona’s earned national praise when The New York Times featured LB. Kitchen’s vegan, gluten-free cookie recipe for its unique flavor and texture—Food & Wine magazine also highlighted Ramona’s for its tasty sandwiches.

Everyday choices on land can affect Maine’s coastal waters as rain washes fertilizers and pet waste into nearby rivers.

This runoff may force shellfish harvesting closures—harming local jobs and seafood supplies.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on August 27 said she is seriously considering challenging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins next election and will decide mid-November—she made the comment at a Fryeburg state shooting range reopening while continuing her current duties.

In downtown Portland, work on the long-delayed Congress Square redesign project will resume on September 15 with new pavement, traffic signals, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping plans in place.

The project—expected to run until mid-November with a possible continuation in April—will cause traffic delays and lane closures as different sections are worked on one at a time.

Jamie Dorr—founder of the Midcoast Youth Center—said nearly 20% of Maine high school students have thought about suicide and many are feeling sad, worried, and using substances as a study showed almost half feel they do not matter; the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey findings will be shared in the fall.

Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug.

20—operations will stay uninterrupted for Medicaid transportation in Maine. A state senator and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services are monitoring the situation closely amid concerns over local service options.

Jay Cushman earned his first Oxford 250 win after 42 years at Oxford Plains Speedway on Sunday night as his son, Austin Teras, led the race for 125 laps.

The 63-year-old owner invested a seven-figure sum in his racing team in Windham—his strategy and luck helped secure the breakthrough win.

Stand-Up Comedy with Greg Warren

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

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

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.

Capoeira Classes

6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Salt Flat Dance Collaborative — $ — Explore the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira with martial arts movements, music, and history.

Gus Constantellis Live Stand-Up Comedy

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Empire Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy hilarious tales from a first-generation Greek-American comic with a unique perspective.

Liz Cooper Live at SPACE Gallery

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.

Wine Sails in Portland, ME

8:45-10:45 p.m. — 74’ Tall Ship Frances — Ticketed event — Enjoy a scenic wine sail in Casco Bay with expert sommelier guidance and gourmet pairings.

Old Port Historic Walking Tour

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Monument Square — Check website for entry fee — Discover Portland's vibrant past on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour through the Old Port.

Wine and Oyster Sail

4:45-6:45 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — $175 — Experience a delicious pairing of wines and fresh oysters aboard a beautiful sailing ship in Casco Bay.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor Concert

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket details available — Experience an evening of compelling post-rock with Godspeed You! Black Emperor.