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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state launched the Flower Fly Survey to track bees, wasps and other flower flies among blooming goldenrods and asters at Mt. Joy Community Orchard—efforts that help document local pollinator behavior. Naturalists have noted that bumble bees and yellow jackets are shifting their routines as fall nears—details that may inform future protection efforts for these important insects. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bystanders and LifeFlight of Maine revived a 70-year-old hiker who collapsed from a heart attack more than 1,000 feet up on Pine Mountain in New Hampshire after an AED was used from the Horton Center—rescue crews from Gorham Fire and EMS and Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue carried him out and he was taken to a hospital. WMTW
- ➤ Maine lawmakers are negotiating with insurers to slow the rise of premium hikes driven by expensive GLP-1 drugs and cancer treatments that risk making coverage unaffordable—residents like Sarah in Bangor have already felt high costs forcing difficult choices. The Bureau of Insurance is set to push for transparency in drug pricing so households can better manage their health care expenses. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ State lawmakers covered an $118 million gap in MaineCare funding this spring due to rising health care costs and more benefits for Mainers — federal cuts after the midterms could force changes to the program next year. MaineCare now takes up 26% of the state budget as cost per member has climbed even though enrollment fell. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bates football rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Amherst in a NESCAC opener on Saturday — Marco Ruiz kicked a 24-yard field goal in the second overtime to give the Bobcats a 26-23 win in Lewiston. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Portland’s Hearts of Pine tied 1–1 with the Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday night after Kemali Green scored an equalizer in the 63rd minute — moving the team into sixth place in USL League One. Chattanooga remained top of the standings with 45 points as Portland finished with 31 points. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ On Saturday, high school and eight-man football games featured several wins as Chevaris beat Massalonski 48 to 21, Yarmouth bested Cape Elizabeth 64 to 38, and Gray New Gloucester won 40 to 12 in its home opener—while the University of Maine football team suffered a 13 to 10 loss to Stonehill. WMTW
- ➤ Oak Hill Raiders honored late teammate Iggy Graham during Saturday's home opener in Wales by wearing stickers with his nickname and angel wings as they won 32 to 6 over Morse. Coach Chad Stowell said the team played with focus—promising to keep his memory alive by retiring his No. 1 jersey. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The Camden Hills Windjammers beat Mt. Ararat 30-20 on Saturday in Rockport by making key plays like a kickoff return for a touchdown and converting fourth-and-short situations—moves that gave them the win. Junior Braden Beveridge led the effort with important yards and scores as the team celebrated a strong performance. Portland Press Herald
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pollinateHERS - Support Group for Women Entrepreneurs
5:30-7:30 p.m. — coworkHERS — Free entry — Empowering networking space for female entrepreneurs in Portland.
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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.
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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.
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Maine Brain Tumor Awareness Walk
9 AM – 12 PM — Payson Park — $20 registration fee — Join the community for a one-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research.
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Marc Ribot Solo Acoustic Show
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.
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Wine Sail - Cabernet Sauvignon Experience on the Frances
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.
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The 502s Concert
6:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $51 — Catch the energetic vibes of The 502s live in Portland!
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Fiction Workshop
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.
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Scenic Train Ride
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — $0 to $23.50 — Enjoy a scenic 40-minute train ride with beautiful views of Casco Bay and learn about Maine's narrow gauge railroading history.
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The California Honeydrops Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience the vibrant sound of The California Honeydrops on their Redwood Highway Tour.
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