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In today's newsletter:

• Why Wabanaki leaders say prediction markets threaten Maine's sports betting gains.
• How did Portland boys soccer pull off Wednesday's tight win?

Also on today's calendar: First Annual End of Summer Arts & Crafts show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
• Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wabanaki Nations raise concerns over the rising popularity of prediction markets (newscentermaine.com) — Portland-based tribal and state leaders are warning that fast-growing online prediction markets could undercut Maine's regulated sports betting system and the Wabanaki Nations' hard-won mobile betting rights. They argue federal regulators treat these platforms as financial exchanges, not gambling, potentially sidestepping Maine law, threatening millions in state revenue, and weakening tribal control over gaming in their communities.
   

• High schools Wednesday: Portland boys soccer nips Noble (pressherald.com) — Portland High boys soccer edged Noble 1–0 at Fitzpatrick Stadium, with Parvi Mambueni scoring the late winner and goalie Mateo Pulaski earning the shutout. The roundup also notes other regional high school field hockey and soccer results, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how neighboring schools are faring this week.
   

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Saturday October 10
• First Annual End of Summer Arts & Crafts show →
  Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Maine Irish Writes: October →
  Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St, Portland
  5:00 pm
• All Genres Book Club →
  Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Avenue, Portland
  5:00 pm
• Portland In-Person Trans & Nonbinary Support Group →
  Portland ME
  6:30 pm
• Portland Intown Contra Dance →
  State Street Church, 159 State St, Portland
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Ann Tracy: Unlikely Universes Exhibition & Reception with Trombone Quartet →
  Oak Street Lofts Gallery, 72 Oak Street, Portland
• Maine Blue Economy Week →
  Portland, Maine, Portland
• Ann Tracy: Unlikely Universes Exhibition & Reception with Trombone Quartet (Portland) →
  72 Oak Street, Portland
• Ride the Cyclone →
  Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater at Russell Hall, Portland
• Fall Homeschool Creative Writing Workshop →
  55 Washington Avenue, Suite 1E, Portland
  10:00 am
• Open for Tours →
  Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment →
  The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St, Portland
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

South Portland

• South Portland, ME Comprehensive Plan Committee — September 30, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
• 'Super oversize' load's journey to South Portland taking longer than expected (pressherald.com)
• Varsity Maine football polls look a lot like they did last week (pressherald.com)

Westbrook

• 4 Nicklaus Ln, Westbrook, ME 04092 (redfin.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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