Daily editionWednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
Business
South Portland’s Fork Food Lab supports more than 80 food businesses and nurtures 40 more in a shared workspace that offers vital services like safety training and licensing help—its diverse members include ventures in vegan cheese, gluten-free waffles, and local teas.
The incubator also aids many women-owned and international startups that use its resources to grow in Maine’s competitive food market.
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Education
Portland Public Schools ended summer vacation on Tuesday for grades one through 12—pre-K and kindergarten students start classes today.
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Government
The city's Parks Commission will review a multi-year proposal on Thursday at 5 p.m. that would keep the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival at Payson Park for three years with an option for more—proposal details include higher per-ticket fees and an annual $100,000 donation to the Portland Parks Conservancy.
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Gorham High School is in secure status as police handle a situation in a nearby neighborhood—officials locked the building’s exterior doors and advised off-campus individuals to stay away until safety is confirmed.
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Health
Dentists say children on MaineCare must wait several months for dental surgery under general anesthesia because low reimbursements make it hard to schedule enough procedures (dentists lose money on every hour of care).
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services increased rates by 1% today and will speed up reforms, yet critics argue that more changes are needed.
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Maine is on track to see its worst tick season ever as experts report a fifteen to twenty percent increase in tick submissions from home yards and gardens; residents are urged to use repellents and perform regular checks—measures that may help prevent diseases like Lyme and anaplasmosis.
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Sports
The annual Drive Out Cancer tournament took place Saturday in Topsham and honored Mt. Ararat sophomore forward Abbey Roy, who has been in remission since April after her stage four lymphoma battle—eight teams joined the event that raised $4,710 online for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program.
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Portland Events
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.
Library Technology Help
Friday, September 5th, 2025 · 1-3 p.m. — South Portland Public Library — Free — Get expert assistance with library online services and digital resources.
Old Port Historic Walking Tour
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — coworkHERS — Free entry — Empowering networking space for female entrepreneurs in Portland.
Maine Irish Makes: September Session
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 · 5:30-7 p.m. — Dunes — Entry fee applies — Explore the art of poetry inspired by visual art with Poet Laureate Emeritus Maya Williams.
The Revivalists Concert
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 · 7:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets starting at $81 — Enjoy an evening with The Revivalists in a vibrant live music setting.
Marc Ribot Solo Acoustic Show
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Ticketed — Experience the genre-defying guitar legend Marc Ribot as he celebrates his new record with a solo acoustic performance.