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Hi there, Portland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Portland's new Stroudwater bridge will change your trail access
  • How Greater Portland's suicide prevention walk is building hope and connection
  • Portland-born funeral professional remembered for service across Southern Maine

Also on today's calendar: Home, Health & Hard Decisions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Morning rain; mostly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Key bridge to connect trail networks in Portland's Stroudwater neighborhood (mainebiz.biz) — A new pedestrian bridge in Portland's Stroudwater neighborhood opens September 18, linking the Stroudwater River Trail with the Fore River Sanctuary and paving the way for a three‑mile Stroudwater Connector Route. Portland residents can expect more accessible, off‑street options for walking and bike commuting between outer Congress Street, Brighton Avenue, Rock Row, and nearby green spaces.
   

• Greater Portland Out of the Darkness Walk aims to bring Mainers together for suicide prevention (newscentermaine.com) — Greater Portland's Out of the Darkness Walk in Portland brings together more than 1,000 Mainers to honor loved ones lost to suicide and raise funds for research and local mental health programs. Organizers and partners like Sweetser stress breaking stigma, expanding access to care, and encouraging anyone in crisis to reach out for help, including through the 988 lifeline.
   

• Bill's Early Life: From Portland to South Boston (news-usa.today subscription) — A longtime funeral professional who served families across Southern Maine was born in Portland and spent part of his childhood in South Boston before returning to the state he loved. His work with Walker Cremations, Funerals and Gatherings made him a familiar, steady presence for grieving families from Portland down the coast, reflecting a life shaped by New England's close-knit communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

South Portland

  • South Portland says no to city-issued trash bags (pressherald.com)
  • South Portland, ME Waste Reduction Committee — September 16, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
  • Some South Portland residents seek a bigger park near Bug Light (pressherald.com)

Westbrook

  • From Hidden Gems to Local Favorites: Westbrook, Maine 10 Most Popular Restaurants (949whom.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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