Good morning, Portland.

Maine Veterans Project provided combat veteran Robert Brown (from Naples) with a refurbished Ford Explorer (donated by Loreli Banister) to help him attend school and appointments; the project currently has a wait list of 20 veterans needing vehicles.

Authorities charged a man with murder after the body of 27 year old Declan Perry was found in a car near South Shore Hospital in Weymouth—42 year old Christopher Caron turned himself in on Saturday and will appear in court Tuesday.

Bridgton police are searching for 13 year old Maliyah Leach—last seen Thursday in Bridgton wearing a black t-shirt with a half clown face and flared jeans while holding a white handbag—who is described as 5 ft 3 in with blue eyes and brown hair and is believed to be on foot.

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner for the 2026 Senate race against Sen. Susan Collins as he said the nation faces high inequality — his failing healthcare system and widening wealth gap hurt working people.

Sanders will hold a Labor Day rally in Portland where Platner and former state Sen. Troy Jackson will appear.

A federal judge in Maine ordered the release of Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha, an Ecuadorian man flown to Texas after his July 28 arrest—finding his detention violated due process and requiring immigration officials to confirm his release by Sept.

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Juan Chacon drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Sea Dogs a 4-3 win over the Yard Goats in Hartford Saturday night.

Portland starting pitcher Blake Wehunt allowed one hit and one run through four innings — and relief pitchers helped secure the win.

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.

pollinateHERS - Support Group for Women Entrepreneurs

5:30-7:30 p.m. — coworkHERS — Free entry — Empowering networking space for female entrepreneurs in Portland.

Maine Irish Makes: September Session

2-4 p.m. — Maine Irish Heritage Center — Free entry — Gather with local crafters for an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and community building.