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Portland, ME
55Events this week
6Free things to do
92New spots
89New stories

● Checked Monday, November 2, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Portland

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 55 events, day by day →

Cove Run Tuesday

Tuesday 6am · Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME, United States

Kitty Picnic

Tuesday 12pm · Wildish Community Theater

Tuesday Night Pool Tournament

Tuesday 6pm · Brunswick

Country Swing Dance lessons &Social Dancing

Tuesday 7pm · Zero Bar & Grille

Natalie MacMaster

Tuesday 7pm · Merrill Auditorium

New in Portland

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Blyth & Burrows

Nightlife

Cocktails with sea legs: Vintage-inspired cocktails, nautical lore, and upscale small plates make Blyth & Burrows the kind of spot you hit when you want a proper drink and a little atmosphere.

blythandburrows.com ↗

Ferdinand

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Handmade meets vintage: Part studio, part vintage trove, Ferdinand is the East End spot where garden-grown and thrifted materials get reborn into fun, affordable goods, alongside thoughtfully picked vintage clothing and housewares.

ferdinandhomestore.com ↗

Zane

Shopping

Closet glow-up, anyone: Zane is that sleek Portland boutique with thoughtfully curated pieces that actually fit your life, from perfectly cut denim and knits to understated jewelry and fragrance.

shopzane.com ↗

Portland’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Portland’s best →

Most read in Portland

The five stories Portland readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Market Basket to open 4th Maine store in Scarborough next week

    Market Basket's new Scarborough store, 70 Market St.

    Full story at wmtw.com ↗

  2. The Safest Towns & Cities in Maine in 2026

    The safest towns and cities in Maine in 2026, according to Plain Crime's list of nationwide crime statistics.

    Full story at koolam.com ↗

  3. Great Lost Bear in Portland Serves the Best Chicken Wings in Maine

    The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Maine, has been serving the best chicken wings in Maine since 1979.

    Full story at onlyinyourstate.com ↗

  4. Owners of a Popular Food Truck and Maine Mall Spot Just Opened a New Mexican Restaurant in South Portland

    Azteca Mexican Restaurant, a new Mexican restaurant from the owners of Tacos La Poblanita, has opened in South Portland, Maine.

    Full story at koolam.com ↗

  5. Maine Featured Prominently As Part of Reimagined Disney World Ride

    Maine is prominently featured as part of a reimagined Disney World ride, Soarin', which originally opened at Epcot Center in 2005 and was one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World.

    Full story at koolam.com ↗

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