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Morning Links - Wednesday April 2, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Asylum Seekers

In an atmosphere of fear, Portland nonprofit pivots to feed clients where they feel safe – at home πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine’s first Office of New Americans director steps down after 3 months πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Wells police department applies to ICE program to enforce certain aspects of federal immigration law πŸ› Maine Public

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Experts urge caution with outdoor food amid bear emergence πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Business

L.L.Bean sues Wisconsin company, alleging it copied signature tote bags πŸ› Portland Press Herald

L.L. Bean sues vendor over similar looking tote bags πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Buy Local

New bookstores coming to Biddeford and Saco πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Offshore wind developer puts power contract talks on hold πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Maine offshore wind array on pause πŸ› Maine Public

CMP Corridor

Judge sides with federal agencies, won’t pull permits for NECEC πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Saco father celebrates forever home πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Contitutional Crisis

Maine reproductive health care providers say freezing Title X funding will harm patients πŸ› Maine Public

Trump freezes $2 million in Maine family planning group funding πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine hit with Title X funding freeze by Trump administration πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Providers say Trump Title X freeze will have devastating impact on tens of thousands of Mainers πŸ› Maine Morning Star

AG Frey joins multi-state suit as Maine health agencies face over $91 million loss in federal funds πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Dem states sue Trump administration over sudden cancellation of $11B in health funds πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine joins lawsuit against Trump’s health funding cuts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine joins lawsuit against the U.S. HHS over termination of Covid-related grant funding πŸ› Maine Public

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues HHS, Sec. Kennedy to Overturn Public Health Grant Cuts πŸ› State of Maine

Trump administration cuts entire federal heating assistance staff πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Donald Trump’s cuts throw a contentious Maine budget into more chaos πŸ› Bangor Daily News

In Radio Address, Governor Mills Warns Against 'Rushed and Reckless' Cuts to Social Security Administration πŸ› State of Maine

Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Foreign aid is vital for Maine’s economic and national security πŸ› Bangor Daily News

What Maine can expect as Donald Trump’s tariff day approaches πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine farmers, brewers concerned about next round of tariffs πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Calais businesses grapple with less Canadian foot traffic πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Tariffs will make homes more expensive πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Worried for America’s vulnerable students πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Support funding of the U.S. Antarctic Program πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Fighting For Democracy πŸ› PenBay Pilot

Sen. Angus King asks questions during Sen. Cory Booker's marathon speech - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine workers in federal unions push back against Trump executive order - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine congressman seeks to overturn Trump executive order about collective bargaining - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

South Portland residents voice displeasure about potential cuts to school system - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Windham offers scholarships to graduating seniors πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Education in Maine must be about more than scores πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Maine lobstermen test 'ropeless' traps aimed to protect endangered right whales πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Emerald ash borer confirmed on Mount Desert Island πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed on Mount Desert Island πŸ› State of Maine

Letter: Clear labeling needed on non-flushable products πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Falmouth

Proposed Falmouth budgets increase taxes, but less than recent years πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Old Port bar Cuties to open next week πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Garden Bar to open South Portland location πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine's 20 Best Eateries Based on TripAdvisor Reviews πŸ› WBLM

Health Care

Veterans urge Maine lawmakers to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Housing

Lawmakers advance plan to expand tax exemption for homeowners πŸ› Maine Morning Star

LGBTQIA+

Title IX case against Maine schools headed to U.S. Department of Justice πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Feds give Maine 10 more days to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Feds issue 'final warning' letter to Maine over Title IX compliance πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Republican lawmakers press for hearings on bills dealing with transgender athletes in Maine πŸ› Maine Public

Maine Republican lawmakers address Title IX and education policy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Republican lawmakers seek changes to Maine Human Rights Act in Title IX compliance effort - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Photography

Good morning Maine:Harpswell πŸ› Reddit

Police

Man allegedly stole ATM from Maine business during broad daylight πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Maine State Police needs trained mental health professionals πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Expanding the Dependent Exemption Tax Credit is an investment in Maine’s future πŸ› Maine Center for Economic Policy

Letter: Compel Maine’s representatives to hold town halls πŸ› Portland Press Herald

With 170,000 Mainers eligible, IRS Direct File could save people nearly $80 million πŸ› Maine Beacon

Public Safety

Longhorn Steakhouse customers hold up falling ceiling at Maine restaurant πŸ› WMTW

Casco hosts emergency response session πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Opinion: Let Maine sports fans, not monopolies, control tickets πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

City to Host Earth Day Celebration – Saturday, April 12 in Payson Park πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Maine Open Farm Day List of Host Sites 2025 πŸ› Real Maine

β€˜Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE’ to thrill fans of all ages πŸ› WGME

'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE' to thrill fans of all ages - YouTube - CBS 13 News

An Evening with Spencer Albee πŸ› One Longfellow Square

Serbian Dance Party with Lara Rakocevic and The ... πŸ› Mayo Street Arts

Veronica Robles' All Women Mariachi – Mayo Street Arts πŸ› Mayo Street Arts

Maine Things To Do | Bow Ties οΌ† Bean Boots, Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Pie Sale πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Transportation

Opinion: It’s time to move on from the Gorham Connector πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Biddeford construction project to have major traffic impact - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Utilities

Owner of Bangor Natural Gas inks deal for another Maine gas company πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Fryeburg and Cumberland fair officials still at odds due to overlapping Saturday πŸ› Maine Public

Cumberland Fair organizers decry Fryeburg's 'self-interest' move πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Tuesday April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Arts

UMVA Artists Present β€œWashed Away” πŸ› Maine Art Scene

Asylum Seekers

What the UMaine System tells studentsand faculty to do in ICE encounters πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: English language learning for immigrants is a must for Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Ten Maine Republicans File Bill to Legalize Cannabis Hospitality Lounges πŸ› Marijuana Herald

City

Judge clears way for demolition of former children’s museum πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Judge gives Portland Museum of Art the green light to demolish the old children's museum πŸ› Maine Public

Portland to explore social housing πŸ› Spectrum News

Climate Emergency

Lawmaker argues it’s a β€˜moral imperative’ to address high energy costs alongside climate change πŸ› Maine Morning Star

'Let's get the dock back': Harpswell to rebuild public wharf destroyed by winter storms - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Constitutional Crisis

More than 240 Maine lawyers say separation of powers in America's democracy is at risk - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

200+ Maine attorneys hold press conference - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

More than 200 Maine attorneys call on legal organizations to 'stand up to the Trump Administration' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine lawyers request justice organizations defend the rule of law - YouTube - CBS 13 News

King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Dozens laid off at Maine CDC after federal cutbacks πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine CDC cuts 40 jobs due to federal funding cuts - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Mills: Rural Mainers would bear brunt of potential Social Security cuts πŸ› Maine Public

Opponents of Trump agenda need to do more to object πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: DOGE decisions will change life for the worse πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Research funding cuts will harm lives πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Disappointed by Angus King’s stance on budget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

COVID-19

Public health experts oppose bills to restrict ability to discuss, mandate COVID-19 vaccines πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Education

South Portland School Board member resigns πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Free Native Trees for Homeowners in surrounding west end neighborhoods! πŸ› Reddit

Scarborough ramps up protections for endangered piping plovers as nesting season begins πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Gambling

Wabanaki leaders push to expand online gambling to include casino-type games πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Health Care

Maine lawmakers hear proposal to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: When Maine politics fails, Maine health care disappears πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sweetser plans Maine's first secure psychiatric facility for children - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Housing

Maine bill aims to remove sprinkler requirements for newly constructed homes, duplexes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Justice

First Circuit rules sexual harassment lawsuit against former Maine judge to go forward πŸ› Maine Public

Federal appeals court revives sexual harassment lawsuit against former Bangor judge πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

First-quarter filing begins April 1 for Maine paid family and medical leave πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Trump administration says Maine’s transgender student policies conflict with parental access laws πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Federal DOE issues β€˜final warning’ to Maine over Title IX πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Dept. of Education sends Maine "final warning" over transgender athletes - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Trump’s Anti-Trans Theatrics and Threats Test Maine and California πŸ› Assigned

Outdoors

Bill would eliminate coyote killing contests in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Maine-iversary πŸ› Reddit

Never gets old πŸ› Reddit

Police

Family of missing Maine College of Art οΌ† Design student asks for help πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland police searching for missing 20-year-old woman πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine man stabbed multiple times in Portland πŸ› WGME

Drug bust in Portland's Franklin Towers leads to 3 arrests πŸ› WGME

Portland police arrest 3 men after serving a search warrant at Franklin Towers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Significant Drug Arrests Made at Franklin Towers Last Night πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Politics

Maine lawmakers consider new bill to criminalize pet deaths in OUI-related crashes πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Preserve Maine’s Electoral College split to protect voters in the 2nd Congressional District πŸ› Bangor Daily News

World Affairs Council of Maine - Charles Norchi and Amanda Lynch - Greenland Autonomy - Mar 2025 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Public Safety

Maine CDC reports flu-related child death πŸ› Maine Public

Child in Maine dies with the flu, health officials say πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Westbrook - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Hearts of Pine Hold League Leaders to Draw on Road in ... πŸ› Hearts of Pine

Things to Do

Celebrate Earth Day 2025 with Maine Audubon πŸ› Maine Audubon

Morris Micklewhite πŸ› Visit Portland

The week of March 31st Part 1 *underlining represents Maine based musicians πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Noise

The week of March 31st Part 2 *underlining represents Maine based musicians πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Noise

Some fun upcoming events I'm hosting! Cribbage Tournament @ Argenta and Cornhole Tournament @ AprΓ¨s! πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Transportation in Maine: Solutions πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Afternoon Links - Monday March 31, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Letter: Hugo-Vidal was clear, direct on deportations πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Like egg prices, demand for chicks is up this year πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Federal funding for Maine climate programs still flowing despite chaos in DC πŸ› Maine Public

Community

How are people who move to Portland making friends? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Senior FarmShare program to begin taking applications Tuesday πŸ› Maine Public

Habitat for Humanity rewards home to Saco family - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Constitutional Crisis

More than 200 Maine attorneys call on legal organizations to 'stand up to the rule of law' πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Trump signs executive order to end collective bargaining at agencies involved with national security πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Federal workers react to President Trump ending their union protections - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Our View: No option in Trump dispute but to stick to the script πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Trump agenda not really about waste, fraud and abuse πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Faced With Federal Funding Cuts, Local Libraries Appeal to Patrons πŸ› The Lincoln County News

Trump administration freezes climate-smart forestry funding in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

President Trump's executive order seeking to change federal elections raises concerns for midterms - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Trump's executive order on elections sparks concern from Maine Secretary of State - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Opinion: Once again, Bernie Sanders is trying to show us the way πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Women drive the economy and deserve autonomy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: The principles of law and democracy are hills worth dying on πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine can’t back down now πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: I’m proud of β€˜the hill’ Gov. Mills chose πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Mills deserves credit for standing up to Trump πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: EV charging station holdup convenient for Musk, Tesla πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine will suffer in this new economy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Tariffs don’t work with global trade πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Trump’s apology request defies logic πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine’s welcome mat still out for Canadian visitors πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Appalled by despicable Kristi Noem image πŸ› Portland Press Herald

HANDS OFF! Protest: Portland Fights Back on Saturday, April 5th πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Education

More Mainers choose to pursue higher education at UMaine this spring πŸ› University of Maine

Local high schoolers resist phone rules β€”but their reasons might surprise adults πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Environment

Maine moving forward with budworm control, but funding delay will limit spray area πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

The Garden Bar Coming to South Portland πŸ› Portland Food Map

Health Care

Health care groups push to roll back miscarriage reporting requirements πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Will Maine hospitals support taxing the wealthy? Their lives could depend on it. πŸ› Maine Beacon

Opinion: Medicaid cuts would be devastating to care of Maine children πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: The battle to reclaim truth must be stepped up πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Mainers shouldn’t have to approach the pharmacy counter in fear πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine’s child care funding should not be cut πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback photos: High school baseball in 1938 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Congress Street, Portland, Maine 1909 -＞ 2023 πŸ› Reddit

Union Train Station, Portland, ME. Built 1888/demolished 1960/strip mall 2020 (via urban hell) πŸ› Reddit

Housing

The Maine Millennial: Don’t mess with our mobiles πŸ› Portland Press Herald

This safety feature is driving up Maine home costs πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Justice

Opinion: It’s Maine’s duty to solve its years-old public defender crisis πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Negotiations with Portland Adult Education union headed for mediation πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Letter: What more can Gov. Mills do on trans athletes issue? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Maine Guide Mondays: Reed Brook waterfalls - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Rachel Carson β€˜Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries πŸ› Portland Press Herald

A mated pair of Mallards caught on camera at the ponds at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland - YouTube - Maine Public

My Maine This Week: Northern Cardinals by David Silva πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Sunday Photos: March 30th, 2025 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Cadillac mountain summer 2024 πŸ› Reddit

Sunset bar harbor low tide πŸ› Reddit

MDOT keeping Skowheagon safe πŸ› Reddit

Police

Portland police investigate stabbing in Bayside πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Man stabbed multiple times in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Police investigate Portland Street stabbing πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Sheriffs' Association set to host annual conference and awards - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

The two-year budget was β€˜not the last word.’ Here’s what comes next. πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Our View: Counterproductive to β€˜explore’ people’s veto of Maine state budget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine bill would require ticket sellers and short-term rentals to disclose fees upfront - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Weekly Highlights: March 24 - 28 πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Opinion: Sasha’s story brings Ukraine war home to Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say β€˜So far, so good.’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Martin Massicotte Wins His 11th Can-Am 250! The Most Wins by Any Musher in Race History. πŸ› Downeast Dog News

'Let's Talk About It': Maine Mariners host mental health awareness night πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

At the PMA, Oscar-winning β€˜No Other Land’ shows the power of art in angry times πŸ› Portland Press Herald

John Mulaney with guests Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia οΌ† ... πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

The Avett Brothers - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Get tempted this summer by CiderFeast, the Black Crowes and John Mulaney πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Mariachi music, Fraggle Rock Live and β€˜Faust in the Anthropocene’ among this week’s offerings πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Dead Gowns’ striking β€˜It’s Summer, I Love You, and I’m Surrounded by Snow’ is their first full-length album πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland Drawing Group organizer talks about the art of community πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Happenstance Theater's Pocket Moxie – Mayo Street Arts πŸ› Mayo Street Arts

Georgia Beatty's The Book of Stars with Emily Schubert πŸ› Mayo Street Arts

Apr 8 | Bonsai Workshop at Definitive Brewing Company πŸ› Patch

Join us for two more indoor, winter markets 4/5 and 4/12, and then we move… πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Maine Farmers’ Market

Cool Things Happening in Portland This Monday (March 31) πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Maine not meeting public transportation needs, report says - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Opinion: Electricity pricing proposal is all wrong for Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Cumberland, Fryeburg Fairs in dispute over overlapping fair dates πŸ› Maine Public

The Perfect Portland Maine Itinerary: 2-Day Travel Guide - YouTube - Eat See TV

Voter Suppression

Letter: SAVE Act should be rejected πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Morning Links - Sunday March 30, 2025

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Portland restaurant owner says he regrets post calling on β€˜border czar’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

Portland tree program offers residents chance to enhance their property - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City News Round Up: Friday, March 28, 2025 πŸ› City of Portland

Community

West End Neighborhood Association Hosts Study Circle Featuring β€œOn Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Constitutional Crisis

Maine research organizations face uncertainty as Trump administration vows to cut β€œwasteful spending” πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Trump Outlaws Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers; Pingree Weighs In πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Waterville β€˜Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Some Maine schools shorted because of yearslong DOE mistake πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Public hearing for several bills on abortion held at Maine State House πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Sunrise @ Sea View πŸ› Reddit

Great head trail next to sand beach πŸ› Reddit

Some amazing views and formations in the trails πŸ› Reddit

Foggy Day at Seawall in SW Harbor πŸ› Reddit

A view of sand beach on trails heading up to Gorham mountain πŸ› Reddit

Sunset bar harbor low tide πŸ› Reddit

Spring snow and the river πŸ› Reddit

Otter Point, earlier today, 3-29-25. Ocean Path Trail πŸ› Reddit

Spring snowfall πŸ› Reddit

Politics

World Affairs Council of Maine - Great Decisions Series - Greg Johnson and Sonja Kreibig - Mar 2025 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Public Safety

Ceiling collapses inside Longhorn Steakhouse near Maine Mall πŸ› WMTW

Things to Do

Weekend Guide: March 28th - 30th, 2025 | Portland Maine πŸ› Portland Old Port

Rough Francis with Bait Bag and Omen Negation πŸ› SPACE

tchaikovsky οΌ† Brahms with Randall Goosby - Portland πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Morning Links - Saturday March 29, 2025

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Arts

An Appeal to Heaven πŸ› SPACE

Portland fashion show illuminates new American designers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Biddeford seeking artist proposals to transform sign πŸ› Saco Bay News

Climate Emergency

Maine Climate Council says it’s β€˜not all doom and gloom’ amid concerns about federal cuts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Willard Beach 'sacrificial' dune restoration underway after ... πŸ› WGME

Constitutional Crisis

Shenna Bellows says Trump's order attempting to overhaul US elections is 'unconstitutional' πŸ› Maine Public

Secretary Bellows’ Response to Trump’s Executive Order for Election Administration πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Federal Employees File Class-Action Complaint Against ... πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Stainnak v. Trump πŸ› ACLU of Maine

A rundown of the monthlong Mills-Trump conflict over transgender athletes β€” and its effect on Maine πŸ› Maine Public

Details of federal cuts to Maine DHHS unknown, but layoffs are possible πŸ› Portland Press Herald

UMaine will pause new financial offers to graduate students due to uncertain funding πŸ› Maine Public

University of Maine pauses new financial offers to graduate students amid funding uncertainty πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sen. King says Social Security is 'under assault' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Opinion: Maine’s economy depends on smart foreign aid πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: With Maine punishments, Trump shows his petulance πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: The water’s getting awfully warm in America πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: America is being lost to an oligarchy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Letter: Music education is not a luxury πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Lawmakers’ change to airport habitat bill leaves both aviation officials and environmentalists baffled πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Samuel's Bar οΌ† Grill to close after 37 years, reopening as North Deering Tavern πŸ› WGME

Here's What is Replacing Samuel's in Portland, Maine πŸ› WCYY

Yarmouth Farmers Market returns with new location and leadership πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Guns

Public comment open over wording of protection order state ballot question πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Health Care

Lawmakers hear public testimony on bills to restrict abortion access πŸ› Maine Public

Hourslong hearing highlights continuing tension over Maine abortion laws πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Low supply, mortgage rates, and 'lock-in effect' hamper Maine home sales πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

LD 599: Expanding overtime protections for 21,000 salaried workers πŸ› Maine Center for Economic Policy

Scarborough packaging plant to close, lay off 67 workers πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Portland code enforcement officer banned from city-owned residential buildings after assault charge πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Experts blast federal probe into Maine’s transgender student policies as β€˜unprecedented’ πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Another federal probe targets Maine school gender policies, citing parental rights πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Feds investigate Maine Department of Education over alleged FERPA violations πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Feds investigating Maine for allegedly hiding students’ transgender identity from parents πŸ› Bangor Daily News

US Department of Education alleges Maine violated parental rights by shielding transgender students πŸ› Maine Public

HHS refers Maine’s Title IX violation to the Department of Justice πŸ› Bangor Daily News

DHHS refers Maine to Justice Department for enforcement regarding β€˜noncompliance with Title IX’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine school officials won't comply with Trump administration agreement to bar transgender athletes πŸ› Boston.com

Outdoors

Here’s a challenge: Get to know your local Maine trails πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Headed to Work, Ram Island Ledge Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine πŸ› Reddit

A view of sand beach on trails heading up to Gorham mountain πŸ› Reddit

Sears Island πŸ› Reddit

Politics

A look back at some notable action in the Maine Legislature this week πŸ› Maine Morning Star

This Democratic bill could end Maine’s unique presidential election system πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Proposal would make Georgia governor tied for nation’s top paid. Maine pays its governor the least. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Halle Berry will testify before Maine Legislature today πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Halle Berry testifies before Maine Legislature to support menopause education πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Hospitality leaders fear Maine tax hikes could hurt tourism πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine bill would increase the number of inmates who qualify for free calls - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine lawmakers propose bills to eliminate daylight saving ... πŸ› WGME

Governor Mills Swears In Julia Lipez as Associate Justice of Maine Supreme Judicial Court πŸ› State of Maine

Gov. Janet Mills swears in 4 new judges, including state supreme court associate justice πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Longhorn Steakhouse ceiling collapses during dinner service in South Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Ceiling collapse at Longhorn Steakhouse by Maine Mall β€˜could have been much worse’ πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Falmouth Spur reopens after tractor trailer topples, blocks westbound lanes πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Glitterfox - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Just Passing Through πŸ› SPACE

Swan Lake πŸ› Visit Portland

Beer + Bar Snacks Master Class πŸ› Visit Portland

Traveling With Light πŸ› Visit Portland

Spring Fling πŸ› Visit Portland

A Taste of Nations Food Festival – Mayo Street Arts πŸ› Mayo Street Arts

1950s Murder/Mystery Show πŸ› Visit Portland

Luana’s House – a family sing-along and story time πŸ› SPACE

Music fest πŸ› Reddit

Cool Things Happening in Portland This Weekend (March 28–30) πŸ› Reddit

Art οΌ† Vintage Market today 3/29 πŸ› Reddit

Maine has fourth-highest rate of poorly-rated bridges in country, according to national database - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Transportation

Opinion: Maine’s highest court spoke up for cyclists. Drivers and lawmakers should listen. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utilitles

Our Power is still working for change to ensure the state’s electric utilities serve Mainers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Why has the Saco Riverwalk repair project in Biddeford faced such significant delays? - YouTube - CBS 13 News