Daily editionSaturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
Business
Frontier Airlines ended flights to the Portland International Jetport because low demand and seasonality reduced ridership—an airline spokesperson said the carrier may restart service in the future.
Last year, the airline resumed service to Philadelphia and added seasonal flights to Cincinnati.
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Culture
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival is touring Vacationland to show films from dozens of filmmakers at local venues.
Festival director Nick Callanan said the selects tour will bring creative film experiences to communities statewide — a move that highlights fresh local engagement.
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Economy
Maine’s minimum wage will rise to $15.10 an hour starting in January — the change also raises service employee wages to $7.55 and includes farm workers.
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Environment
Willard Beach still faces water quality issues after experts confirmed human fecal bacteria is contaminating the water from a drainage pipe on Angell Avenue—city officials are installing a new structure and rerouting the sewage line while they monitor the cleanup.
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After 1,400 gallons of firefighting foam mixed with water spilled at Brunswick Executive Airport in August 2024, the EPA reached an agreement with the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority—ensuring all similar chemicals were removed and future measures will be taken to prevent another spill.
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Government
A parent was detained at Gerald E. Talbot Community School’s access road around 8 a.m. Thursday by law enforcement agents who did not identify themselves to school officials—Mayor Mark Dion said he believed the agents were likely federal and urged congressional leaders to look into the matter while Superintendent Ryan Scallon confirmed they were not from Portland police.
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Maine's minimum wage will rise to $15.10 an hour starting in January 2026—this increase covers farm workers as well as service employees.
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State Senator Stacy Brenner has supported policies to help Maine farmers and families by backing SNAP, Harvest Bucks, and local farmers’ markets—programs that aim to ease food insecurity amid federal cuts.
She also co-sponsored legislation for property tax relief for farmers and formed a task force to lower costs for local residents.
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Sports
Maine pitcher Cody Laweryson was called up by the Minnesota Twins from Triple-A St. Paul Saints and will make his major league debut as the first Mainer since Ryan Reid in 2013.
He spent seven seasons in the minors and will play in his contract year when the Twins host the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend — a long-deserved step in his career.
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Anna McCarron scored the tiebreaking goal in the second half to give the Kennebunk Girls Soccer team a 2—1 win over Portland on Friday.
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Portland Hearts of Pine midfielder Ollie Wright was named USL League One Player of the Month for August after scoring and assisting key goals in wins against Westchester SC and Charlotte Independence—boosting his team’s playoff push.
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Portland Events
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.
Wine Sail - Cabernet Sauvignon Experience on the Frances
Friday, September 26th, 2025 · 4:45-6:45 p.m. — Maine Sailing Adventures — Ticket required — Enjoy a picturesque sailing experience while tasting five exquisite Cabernet Sauvignons from renowned wine regions.
The 502s Concert
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 · 6:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $51 — Catch the energetic vibes of The 502s live in Portland!
Fiction Workshop
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 · 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — 105 St James St, Portland, ME — Cost not specified — Connect with fellow writers and enhance your fiction writing skills in this engaging workshop.
Amy Grant Concert
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Amy Grant live in Portland.