Good morning, Portland.

Dozens of runners, walkers, and supporters gathered in Brunswick on Saturday morning at the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes 5K to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost and 9/11 first responders; the second-year event celebrated Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion (whose legacy inspires service) and fostered community unity.

Today, Gorham hosts the Stephen Ward Memorial 5K to honor 9/11 victim Steve Ward and raise college scholarships for local high school seniors.

Registration opens at 7:45 a.m. (Gorham Recreation Department).

Cape Elizabeth-based artist Adriane Herman held an auction on Saturday at the Norway Maine Arts Festival that used written bids rather than cash.

Attendees wrote about why they wanted items (like vintage rugs and red dance shoes) so owners could part with treasures that held personal meaning.

This guide offers four tips plus a bonus suggestion to help birds during fall migration in Maine by reducing light pollution, cleaning feeders, planting native species, and keeping cats indoors, with extra advice on birding and reporting sightings.

Maine is under moderate wildfire danger with roughly 40% of the state in severe drought, but a rain system arriving on Sunday should bring temporary relief; meanwhile, outdoor fires must be managed carefully as drier conditions return Monday & fall fire season approaches.

Saturday, Cheverus defeated Falmouth 37-25 in Portland as Jackson Holmes scored on a 39-yard run and returned an interception for a touchdown, while Kevin True added another interception return — other high school sports featured close contests in field hockey, girls soccer and volleyball.

The Sea Dogs won a 1-0 game last night at Hadlock Field with Will Turner's first-inning home run and strong pitching from Michael McSweeney (who struck out five) and reliever Steven Brooks.

UMaine football finished Saturday’s home opener with only 199 yards and 17 total points after key turnovers frustrated scoring opportunities, ending in a 23-14 loss against Merrimack at Alfond Stadium & prompting questions about how to improve its offense for upcoming games.