Daily editionSunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Portland.
The Daily Portland Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
Lifestyle
A local parent details how her home-life routine with newborn Sonny has evolved into a flexible rhythm of morning feedings, diaper changes, and playtime with the family dogs.
She balances work obligations with changing sleep patterns + daily walks, offering a personal glimpse into new parenthood in a Portland home.
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Sports
On Saturday at the Portland Expo, the Greely girls basketball team beat Freeport 46-35 by holding the Falcons to two points in the third quarter; Avery Bush scored 15 while Hannah Hussey added 13 points.
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The Portland boys basketball team built a double-digit lead and won 52-47 against South Portland on Saturday at the Holiday Hoops Showcase at the Portland Expo, with senior guard Lucas LeGage scoring 14 and junior Maddox Meas adding 12 in a tight game.
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The Maine Mariners may return to the ice soon after the players' union reached a tentative deal with the ECHL (pending board and union approval); a road game against the Trois-Rivieres Lions scheduled for today has been postponed and tickets will be valid for a new date.
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On December 27, high school boys basketball saw Portland beat South Portland with standout plays (notably from Lucas Gage and Darius Johnson), while hockey saw Falmouth defeat Camden Hills 6 to 3 and the Portland cooperative tied Marshwood cooperative on goals by Henry Early and Shane Cullity.
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Accidents
Fire investigators said that a fire broke out Friday evening at 25 and 27 Custom House Wharf, damaging waterfront buildings used by fishermen and businesses including Nanuq Kayak & Maritime Antique with no injuries while Harbor Fish Market reopened, though officials said the cause may never be known.
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Portland Events
Technology Tutoring at Peaks
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 · 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Peaks Island Community Center — Free entry — Enhancing digital skills for all levels of computer users in a community setting.
Throwback to the 80s New Year's Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 · 7-11:30 p.m. — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — $25 per person — Dance the night away with Jetport FM and enjoy a dessert bar and champagne toast at midnight.
LAST CALL Comedy Showcase
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 · 9:30 PM — Empire Comedy Club — $10 — Enjoy a fast-paced showcase featuring local and visiting stand-up comics with drink specials.
Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) Live Performance
Friday, January 16th, 2026 · 8-11:30 p.m. — Bayside Bowl — $15 adv, $25 door — Maine's premiere Phish tribute act returns for an all-ages show.
Script Club – Lend Me a Tenor
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 · 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Portland Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion of 'Lend Me a Tenor' moderated by Portland Stage’s Literary Manager Todd Brian Backus.
Bess Jacques & The Strays Concert
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Blue Portland Maine — Tickets required — Experience a fusion of jazz, Americana, and more with Bess Jacques & The Strays.
Winter Concert Series: Sigrid Sibley & Shannon Allen
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village — Ticket details not provided — Experience beautiful acoustic music in support of local cultural arts.
Higher Ground - A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — Portland House Of Music and Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience New England’s premier soul band pay homage to the legends of soul music.
Burns Night Celebration
Sunday, January 25th, 2026 · 5-9 p.m. — Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Celebrate Scotland's beloved poet with traditional food, live music, and cask beer.
Wild Pink Live with Dead Gowns and Tremelo Fields
Monday, January 26th, 2026 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — SPACE Gallery — Cost info not provided — Experience the explosive rustic rock of Wild Pink alongside Portland's own Dead Gowns and Tremelo Fields.