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Portland Museum of Art hosts Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher through Oct.

18 at 7 Congress Square — the only venue for a major exhibit that redefines Homer’s etchings as vital to his artistic legacy and compares them with his paintings.

Passamaquoddy artist Gabriel Frey will design a bronze statue called Amewin for installation at First Light Commons, Portland’s new waterfront park, in the spring; the work will honor Wabanaki fishing heritage and Portland’s long working waterfront history.

Portland's Allagash Brewing Company's flagship beer Allagash White was inducted into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame in August as one of five landmark craft beers; it won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup (its latest honor) and joins a roster of classic brews.

Poet Matthew Bernier shared his new poem 'Fireflies' that compares glowing insects to symbols of hope and reflection.

Deep Water Maine Poems (a project of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance) is accepting submissions through the end of the year from underrepresented voices.

Hancock County author Rebecca Reynolds has released her debut short story collection 'This is How We Speak,' which explores how caregiving and love shape modern family relationships.

Her book draws on personal experience from working with individuals with disabilities and raising her children + offers honest insight into the challenges of caretaking.

The Maine Lottery reported a $20,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at John's Thrifty Mart in Fort Kent won in Tuesday's drawing.

Other high-value tickets have come from Maine recently, and the next jackpot is estimated at $160 million.

Brunswick author Charlotte Agell released her new children’s picture book Just for Today in July to help kids work through worry with characters Elba the hippo and Norris the cheerful friend.

The book (illustrated by Ana Ramírez González) builds on themes from her 2019 title Maybe Tomorrow?

Meteorologist Keith Carson said that summer was Portland’s second-warmest since records began in 1941, marked by a 100-degree reading from the Time + Temperature building on May 19 while few residents noticed the significant warming trend linked to climate change.

Ten southern Maine high school football teams are set for the 2026 season with key returning players and renewed strategies.

Bonny Eagle plans to challenge Thornton Academy standards while Portland introduces a new head coach + several teams work on building depth and competitiveness.

Cheverus High School football, after a 4-5 finish last season, is preparing for a turnaround by switching to a spread offense to boost playmaking from transfer quarterback Colton Jewett and experienced juniors (and seniors).

The team will test its new strategy this season.

A list of 30 key high school football players has been released for southern Maine’s upcoming 2026 season, featuring standout talents like Oceanside junior RB Wyatt Banow plus Camden Hills senior RB Braden Beveridge.

Coaches expect these emerging athletes to boost team performance as strategies shift.

Maine high school football teams get fresh leadership as 18 schools name new head coaches, impacting nearly 23% (of varsity programs) for the upcoming season.