Daily editionTuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Community
A 14-year-old in South Portland runs a self-serve pop-up bakery from her front yard, offering English muffins, sourdough bread, and cookies each Saturday — her certified kitchen and early morning routine bring quick sell-outs through word-of-mouth.
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Business
A local couple plans to open Oat Mode, a cafe for build-your-own oatmeal bowls and smoothies, at 25 Pearl St in November.
The venue will serve healthy breakfast items using products from local suppliers + aims to expand into a 500-location franchise over the next 10 years.
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Environment
A toxic phytoplankton bloom has led the Department of Marine Resources to ban shellfish harvesting today on the eastern side of Middle Bay in Harpswell and throughout Maquoit Bay in Brunswick to protect declining shellfish populations; officials warn harvesters the disruption may last about three weeks (fishermen feel the impact).
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Government
Portland Jetport was among airports affected Monday by a technical failure at a key FAA center that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.
The primary and backup connections were fixed by Monday evening (travelers were advised to check flight statuses).
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The Maine Eviction Prevention Program started accepting applications on Sept. 21 to help renters behind on rent with up to $9,600 in assistance.
The program, managed by MaineHousing and Project HOME, will distribute funding on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Cape Elizabeth’s Riverside Cemetery is nearing its capacity and will add 293 new lots (238 traditional, 55 for cremains) by next summer as growth in Greater Portland pressures local burial needs.
Town officials in nearby Scarborough are also monitoring available space for future expansion.
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Sports
Yesterday, Portland Sea Dogs' Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson were recognized with Eastern League awards.
Arias earned Player of the Year & Top MLB Prospect honors while Eyanson was named Pitcher of the Year, marking the first time the team has received both awards in one season.
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Accidents
USM police said that 16 collisions occurred at the Bedford Street parking garage over the past 20 days due to inattentive driving plus excessive speed, and they urged drivers to slow down and report any damage.
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