On July 26, Portland, Maine, will transform into a global tapestry as the 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations celebrates cultural diversity with hundreds of international flags uniting the community.

Michael O’Callaghan, an 81-year-old activist who ran for Portland mayor in 2020 and 2024, was identified as the bicyclist struck and killed by a MAX train. The incident marks the loss of a dedicated figure in Portland’s political landscape.