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Hello Portland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want an easier car-free route across Portland's trail network?
  • How could Portland's proposed median ban change busy intersections?
  • How Portland's backfield duo shredded Windham under the Friday night lights

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

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Stroudwater Bridge opens in Portland, linking two trail networks (newscentermaine.com) — Portland residents can now walk or bike across the new Stroudwater Bridge, which links the Stroudwater River Trail with the Fore River Sanctuary and expands car-free access across the city. Built with accessible ramps and years of community support, the bridge is a key step toward a larger connector route that will open more miles of trails right in town.
   

2. Portland, Maine, considers proposal to ban standing on medians (wmtw.com) — Portland city councilors are weighing a new ordinance that would ban people from standing, sitting, or staying on median strips after crashes and a recent death at busy intersections. With 17 dangerous spots identified around Maine's largest city, officials say the goal is to slow traffic and steer pedestrians to safer areas, with a council vote expected Monday, Sept. 21.
   

3. Portland football runs wild in blowout victory over Windham (pressherald.com) — Portland High's football team thrilled home fans Friday night with a dominant 39-13 win over Windham at Fitzpatrick Stadium, powered by huge rushing performances from Alex Martin and David Gomes. The Bulldogs, now 3-0, showcased a punishing ground game and opportunistic defense, reinforcing their status as a top Class A contender and giving Portland supporters plenty to cheer about.
   

4. Tri for a Cure named Maine's most popular triathlon (wmtw.com) — Just minutes from Portland, the women's-only Tri for a Cure in South Portland has been named Maine's top triathlon by Triathlete magazine, thanks to its huge participation and fundraising. Each year more than 1,200 women swim, bike, and run along the South Portland and Cape Elizabeth shoreline, raising millions for the Maine Cancer Foundation and directly supporting cancer care across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • what's wrong with downtown?
    I don't shop much, but the library, the museum? I like walking downtown just fine. G (Nextdoor Rosemont)
  • Need advice: Do your morning papers get stole often?
    My Portland Press Harold was stolen this morning on Glenwood. Plastic sleeve was left as evidence, and now I'm just really disappointed. (Nextdoor Deering Highlands)
  • Giri Hotel Management LLC posted a job opening for Open Apply for Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport in Portland. Apply here.
  • RDSolutions posted a job opening for Store Scanning Specialist in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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