The Maine Coaster · October 15, 2026

    Rake in the fun

    There are more good times to be had in the days ahead
    The Maine Coaster
    The Maine Coaster
    The weekly guide from Maine Coast Life

    With so many worthy events to pick from, it can be hard to plan your weekend itinerary. But don't worry, we've got some helpful tips for you in our Weekend Spotlight.

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    We'd also recommend checking out an event at Mechanic's Hall in Portland. Our editor recently saw a show there and wrote about the experience.

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    See the full calendar for more local and regional happenings.

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    Music

    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

    Friday, October 16 · Time TBA · Cross Insurance Arena

    Get Tickets →

    This Weekend in Portland

    Ripe
    Music
    Ripe

    Friday, October 16 · 8 PM · Aura

    Get Tickets →
    DEADLY DAMES
    Music
    DEADLY DAMES

    Saturday, October 17 · 8 PM · Geno's Rock Club

    Get Tickets →
    Jake Blount Band
    Music
    Jake Blount Band

    Sunday, October 18 · 8 PM · One Longfellow Square

    Get Tickets →

    Featured Stories

    Three days, three events - Weekend Spotlight Three days, three events - Weekend Spotlight

    Your weekend is packed: funk-rock band Ripe hits Aura Friday, and that's just the start of three can't-miss Portland eve…

    Music from the history books — an evening at Mechanic's Hall Music from the history books — an evening at Mechanic's Hall

    Local multi-instrumentalists Kafari, B.E. Farrow, and Michael Kebede shared tender, heartfelt stories from their extensi…

    Down by the bay: a Boothbay Harbor travelogue Down by the bay: a Boothbay Harbor travelogue

    Think Boothbay Harbor is too far from everything? That's exactly what makes it worth the drive.

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