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Morning Portland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How CMP's Portland troubleshooters could factor into your next power bill
  • Why hundreds of agriculture leaders just gathered in Portland this week

Also on today's calendar: Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A look at the work of CMP's troubleshooters as Public Utilities Commission considers rate hikes (wmtw.com) — Central Maine Power's Portland district troubleshooters are on the front lines fixing outages and handling problems like downed tree branches on upgraded "tree wire" lines in nearby Westbrook. Their work is under extra scrutiny as state regulators weigh CMP's proposed $189 million rate hike next week, which could affect what Portland-area residents pay to keep the lights on.
   

• NASDA holds 2026 conference: 'Deep Roots, Bountiful Future' theme (agrinews-pubs.com) — Portland just hosted about 460 agriculture leaders for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's annual meeting, bringing national attention and visitors to the city. Officials discussed farm challenges, new bankruptcy-trend data, and a federal program to help states expand meat inspection, highlighting how decisions made here could affect farmers and food systems across Maine and beyond.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spinnaker Trust Celebrates 25 Years of Growth and Community Impact —Linda Varrell Read on Patch
  • A long, long time ago, when Peaks Island was widely known as "poverty island," our family loaded up a moving van and caught the just-big-enough Rebel car ferry for Peaks Island.
    Now in our 41st year on the island, the adventure continues. Reflections from a Maine Island Doctor: From Lobstering to House Calls is my new… (Nextdoor Peaks Island)
  • Hello, if you see my cat anywhere do not give him food or water or anything like that, I'm perfectly capable of giving him that myself, and he will not come home if other people are feeding him.
    He usually comes home for food but lately he hasnt and thats made me suspect somebody else is feeding him. okay thanks. his name is Biggie btw and… (Nextdoor North Central Deering)
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Early Morning Stocking in Portland. Apply here.
  • Portland Glass Company posted a job opening for Glass Shop Foreman in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Portland

  • High schools Saturday: Old Orchard Beach girls soccer beats Monmouth (pressherald.com)
  • Nanna's House to benefit from 2026 Maine Marathon (wmtw.com)
  • Friday Night Lights Week 5 (wgme.com)

Westbrook

  • 1244-1246 Methodist Rd #1244, Westbrook, ME 04092 (zillow.com)

Ok Portland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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