Daily editionSunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
Community
Donations to the American Red Cross help more than 200 Maine families who face a nearly 20% increase in home fires during the holiday season.
Volunteers provide emergency care, install free smoke alarms, and offer shelter — services that give neighbors vital support after a crisis.
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Economy
In Maine, rising meat prices are driving residents to turn to deer hunting as a way to secure affordable food for winter.
Bob Ouellette hunted a 123-pound deer on Saturday in Winthrop—experts say this trend helps families manage food budgets—, a method that is growing as food costs soar.
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Government
SNAP benefits did not go out Saturday due to the government shutdown, and more than 170,000 Maine residents now rely on food banks—30% of whom are children facing increased hunger.
Local groups in Biddeford and Portland have raised donations and food to help families while federal funding is delayed.
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Sports
On Saturday in Augusta, Portland’s freshman Nora Schmidt won the Class A race in 18:50.60—nearly 23 seconds ahead of the runner-up—and led the Bulldogs to a team championship with 77 points.
Greely’s Rowan Barry won the Class B race in 19:10.90 while Madison’s Bryanna Hagopian clinched the Class C crown in a 19:36.05 finish.
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Portland Hearts of Pine beat Chattanooga 1-0 in a USL League One quarterfinal on Saturday night in Chattanooga—Ollie Wright scored the only goal and Hunter Morse made key saves to secure the win.
The team will face the winner of Sunday's match between Spokane and South Georgia in the semifinals.
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On Saturday, Maine defeated Boston University 8-5 at Alfond Arena (scoring a season-high eight goals) and completed a weekend sweep (with Charlie Russell and Max Scott each netting two goals).
Coach Ben Barr said the win showed progress as the team managed a high-scoring contest.
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Scarborough boys soccer beat South Portland 1-0 with a goal by Ibrahim Jibril in the 63rd minute to win their Class A South semifinal.
The unbeaten team will play Falmouth or Gorham at Falmouth High School Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.—they remain top-ranked with a 16-0 record.
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MDI volleyball beat Gardiner in four sets — 25-14, 25-12, 24-26, 28-26 — to earn its first Class C state title on Saturday at Hampden Academy.
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Marshwood’s Henri Rivard won the Class A boys race at the cross country state championship at Cony High School in Augusta on Saturday by finishing in 16:30.92 and becoming the first individual champion in Marshwood history.
Freeport’s Alex Gilbert won the Class B race by a 17-second margin and Dirigo’s William Morris secured the Class C title by finishing more than a minute ahead of his closest competitor.
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The Washington Academy volleyball team won its second straight Class B title by defeating undefeated York 3-2 in five sets and avenged its only regular season loss—Aubrey Faulkingham scored the clinching point in the final set after a narrow fourth-set lapse.
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On Saturday, second-seeded Biddeford secured a spot in the Class A South field hockey regional final by defeating Sanford 2 to 1—Corinne Ramunno scored both goals to help her team advance.
Top-ranked Cheverus beat Gorham 6 to 1 and will meet Biddeford on Wednesday at Yarmouth High School for a rematch in the state final.
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Gorham volleyball won its third straight Class A title on Saturday at the University of Southern Maine by defeating Thornton Academy by a score of 3 to 1 — the team won the first two sets 25 to 20 and 25 to 23, lost the third set 25 to 21, then clinched with a 25 to 18 win in the final set.
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Ryan Martin, a Saco gym teacher and former Maranacook standout, will attempt his third Guinness World Record on November 10 at Saco Middle School by trying to make more than 1,372 high school three-pointers in one hour.
He aims to inspire his students and welcome the public while a food truck serves spectators.
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Portland Events
Worcester Railers vs. Maine Mariners
Friday, November 7th, 2025 · 7:15-8:45 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Ticket required for all ages 2 and up — Catch an exciting hockey showdown in Portland!
Annual Celtic Fair 2025
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 · 9 AM – 3 PM — Maine Irish Heritage Center — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with Irish dance, festive food, and local artistry.
Tape B Concert
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre — $55 — Experience the sounds of Tape B live in concert at the iconic State Theatre in Portland.
Literacy Tour 2025 with Julie Falatko
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 · 3:30–4:30 p.m. — Portland Public Library — Free entry — Explore enchanting stories with Daniel Tiger and Maine's own Julie Falatko.
Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery Concert
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — Tickets starting at $35 — Enjoy an exciting night of country music with top artists in Portland.
Intro to Argentine Tango and Practica
Friday, November 14th, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — The Portland Yoga Project — First lesson free, $50 for all six classes — Discover the elegant fundamentals of Argentine Tango with expert guidance.
Kyle Eldridge & Shaun Young Live Concert
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 · 9-11 p.m. — Veterans of Foreign Wars — Free entry — Experience the lively tunes of country and western swing from Kentucky's own Kyle Eldridge and Shaun Young & The Swingin' Strikes.
2025 POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 · 2:45 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical train ride to the North Pole inspired by the beloved classic.
Bess Jacques & The Strays Live Performance
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Check for tickets — Experience an eclectic mix of jazz, Americana, and more with lush vocal ballads and vibrant tunes.
2025 The Polar Express Train Ride
Friday, November 21st, 2025 · 4 PM — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Standard pricing — Experience a magical journey to the North Pole on a festive train ride with storytelling and treats.