Good morning, Portland.

A Hiram man died early Sunday morning after a fiery single-vehicle crash near the Casco-Naples town line—authorities report his Jeep struck a tree on State Park Road and speed and alcohol may have contributed.

Four fire departments rescued a skipper on Saturday from Sebago Lake—his boat ran unchecked after he fell overboard until a passing vessel helped him and officials secured the runaway craft.

Maine ended its fiscal year with a $152 million surplus and an upgraded bond rating from Fitch that shows the state managed its money well—Governor Mills said the strong rating will help lower future borrowing costs.

Governor Janet Mills declared Aug.

31 International Overdose Awareness Day in Maine after state data showed fatal overdoses dropped over 20% to 213 and nonfatal overdoses fell 18% to 2,901 from January to June—officials stressed that efforts must continue to fight the opioid crisis.

Falmouth’s Clara Brown won the cycling world title in a road race at the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Belgium on Sunday morning.

Her win marked her first road race world title and her second overall after a time trial victory in 2022.

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.

Ekphrasis Poetry Workshop

5:30-7 p.m. — Dunes — Entry fee applies — Explore the art of poetry inspired by visual art with Poet Laureate Emeritus Maya Williams.