Good morning, Portland.

Hundreds of residents gathered at Payson Park for the Alzheimer's Association's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, which aimed to raise $254,000 for care, research & support for those affected by the disease.

The event honored community members in a heartfelt ceremony earlier today.

Maine Tech Week came to Aura on Monday with a Blue Tech session titled 'Where Ocean Meets Innovation' where Bluesonde's CEO Andrew Thompson showcased water-monitoring tools and founder Torie Delisle explained how technology connects with art and agriculture, and AI sessions are set for Thursday.

Camp Sunshine (in Casco) hosts bereavement sessions where volunteer quilters craft custom memorial quilts for grieving families using fabrics chosen to honor the child's interests.

Volunteers may apply through the camp website to join future sessions.

At 3 p.m. at 62 Barstow Road in Gorham, an 84-year-old man suffered burns when his clothing caught fire while he was burning paper on a stove; firefighters transported him to Maine Medical Center and the Fire Marshal warned residents to handle combustible materials carefully as heating season begins.

Rockland’s Bixby Chocolate won four medals at the International Chocolate Awards for its bean-to-bar confections, earning three silvers and a bronze for organic dark bars.

The company—Maine’s first bean-to-bar chocolatier—will advance to the world final on Nov. 7.

Three local breweries earned four awards at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver earlier this month — Orange Bike Brewing won two medals for its gluten-free beers, while Bissell Brothers and Allagash each won one medal.

Maine Audubon opened the All Persons Trail at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth on Monday, Oct.

19. The half-mile loop features smooth tread surfaces and benches (designed for wheelchair users) along its route and includes a 300-foot spur offering views (from the meadow) of the Presumpscot River.

Portland residents have raised concerns over CMP's plan to add new substations and 115 high voltage transmission lines near homes.

CMP said the upgrades are needed to expand capacity + improve reliability as open houses are scheduled in the coming weeks to gather community feedback.

Hundreds walked in Cape Elizabeth on a sunny Sunday for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

More than 350 participants wore pink as they continued a long tradition to support the fight against breast cancer.

Trelawny Tenants Union reached a $3.6 million settlement with landlord Geoffrey Rice after four months of talks, that rolls back rents on 19 properties to the Dec.

1, 2022 rate and ensures reimbursement for over 1,000 tenants. The city will review the deal at its next council meeting.