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Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Operations at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville will stop on November 20th and resume on December 17th—causing roughly 150 workers to be laid off as the mill shifts from hardwood to softwood amid a global drop in demand. Laid off workers will keep their benefits during the shutdown and may apply for unemployment as the mill prepares for reopening. Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Lynn McGrath at Mercy Hospital in Portland volunteers with the nonprofit Return to Duty to perform minimally invasive spine surgeries that help active duty and retired special forces members avoid the limits of spinal fusion. He said his endoscopic procedures preserve range of motion and cut recovery times—benefits that let these veterans return to duty. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday's girls soccer state finals crowned five champions as Bangor edged Scarborough 1-0 with key free kicks while Cape Elizabeth won 3-0 for its fifth title in 12 years. Reed Field won 5-0 over Fort Kent, Penobscot Valley secured a third straight title with a 2-0 win, and Bangor Christian earned a 3-0 victory in the eight-person final — marking a day of hard-fought contests. WMTW
- ➤ Senior Karter Eldridge scored the winning goal with 11:23 left in the second overtime to give Hall-Dale a 1-0 win over Orono at Cony High School on Saturday. The Bulldogs—who overcame tight matches all game—will build on these back-to-back titles as they plan for next season. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Cheverus field hockey won its third straight Class A state championship with a 3-2 win over Skowhegan at Lewiston High School - sophomore Jaylee Radford scored the game-winning goal with 1:58 left on Saturday after Skowhegan tied late in regulation. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Foxcroft Academy capped an undefeated season with a win of 4 to 1 over Spruce Mountain in the Class C field hockey championship game at Lewiston High’s Don Roux Field—Jaiyde True scored two penalty corner goals—helping the Ponies secure their fourth title since 2007. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Spruce Mountain beat Mt. Ararat 20 to 14 in the eight man Large School South final in Livermore Falls on Saturday — the win pushes the Phoenix into the state title game where they will face Camden Hills next Saturday at Edward Little High School. Junior quarterback Dylan Jewett scored three touchdowns and made key stops late in the game to secure the victory. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Maine football beat Hampton 35-7 in a Coastal Athletic Association game in Hampton, Virginia on Saturday—Carter Peevy threw four touchdown passes to lead the Black Bears to their sixth straight win. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Yesterday, the University of Southern Maine women’s soccer team beat Western Connecticut 3—0 in Gorham to win its fourth straight Little East Conference title. The Huskies earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament with the bracket set to be announced Monday at 11 a.m. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The Cape Elizabeth High girls soccer team won a 3—0 victory over Hermon in the Class B state championship on Saturday at Edward Little High—Hailey Gorman scored twice while Noelle Mallory added a goal. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The Maine Mariners defeated the Worcester Railers 8 to 1 Saturday night as Lynden McCallum scored his first three goals during a five-goal second period—helping secure their second straight blowout win. Xavier Lamppa, Linus Helmstrom, Jacob Hudson, Jaxon Bellamy and Robert Cronin each contributed as the Mariners remained tied for first in the North Division. Portland Press Herald
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Headshot Happy Hour
4-6 p.m. — Argenta Brewing Company — Headshot + Drink ticket available — Network over local drinks and capture a new professional headshot.
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Literacy Tour 2025 with Julie Falatko
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Portland Public Library — Free entry — Explore enchanting stories with Daniel Tiger and Maine's own Julie Falatko.
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Ballads and Crankies: Music and Visual Art Experience
8-11:30 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — All ages — Experience an intimate evening of folk music and visual art combining haunting ballads and intricate paper animations.
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Intro to Argentine Tango and Practica
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.
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Maine Irish Song Project Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Maine Irish Heritage Center — $25 general admission or $35 front row — Experience the rich tradition of Maine's Irish songs performed by the celebrated duo Castlebay.
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Annual Makers Market Christmas Arts & Craft Show
9 AM — South Portland High School — Free entry — Explore a festive array of Maine-made crafts and holiday goodies at this 2-day market.
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Bess Jacques & The Strays Live Performance
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.
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2025 The Polar Express Train Ride
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.
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The Polar Express Train Ride
4 PM — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Standard Pricing — Experience a magical train journey to the North Pole with hot chocolate, cookies, and a visit from Santa.
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Maine Mariners vs Norfolk Admirals
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Arena — $10 tickets — Enjoy an exciting hockey game with fun activities for all ages.
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