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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

Afternoon Links - Friday March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Mainers alarmed by arrest of immigrants after midcoast traffic stop πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine’s international border agents are using drones to make more arrests πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Business

Scarborough packaging plant to close πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

City

Letter: Live Nation venue is not what Portland needs πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine artists raise concerns over Live Nation's proposed concert venue - YouTube - CBS 13 News

New Live Music Venue in Portland, Maine, Sparks Debate πŸ› WCYY

Civil Rights

Letter: Who will really speak up for women? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

Maine Secretary of State concerned over Trump’s order to overhaul elections πŸ› Maine Morning Star

After Trump Threats, ACLU of Maine Sends Letter ... πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Social Security nominee vows service will improve despite mass firings, office closures πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Gov. Mills says cuts to Social Security Administration could be devastating for Mainers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Appeals court turns down Trump administration on reinstating OMB funding freeze πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine to lose more than $90M in cut to federal health grants πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine public health advocates decry Trump administration's decision to cut off CDC funding πŸ› Maine Public

UMaine pauses new financial offers to grad students amid funding uncertainty πŸ› Bangor Daily News

UMaine to pause new graduate student job offers, citing funding uncertainty πŸ› Portland Press Herald

UMaine pauses financial assistance to graduate students due to federal funding uncertainty πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine loses $91 million in COVID-era funds under Donald Trump’s new cuts πŸ› Bangor Daily News

USDA food cuts come as number of hungry Mainers keeps rising πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Fired federal employee living in Maine sues Trump administration to get job back - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Susan Collins voted for Donald Trump’s budget chief. Now she doesn’t like his cuts. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins clashes with Trump on spending cut πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending πŸ› New York Times

Top appropriator Collins issues warning to White House budget office πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Zoom In/Zoom Out: All eyes on NLRB πŸ› Dear Mainer

U.S.-Canada trade clash hits home in northern Maine, testing cross-border economy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Opinion: Health of democracy depends on health of public education πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Leave analysis of Trump’s motives to the shrinks πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Blame the bully, not Gov. Mills πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Privatizing everything is a terrible idea πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Congressional Republicans need to stand up to Trump πŸ› Portland Press Herald

COVID-19

Maine families honor and remember loved ones lost to COVID πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

5 years since first COVID-related death in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Mainers call on legislature to fund education and more by raising taxes on wealthy πŸ› Maine Beacon

Investing in mentoring programs supports teachers and their students πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Maine Food οΌ† Dining News: Kennebunk, Ogunquit, Falmouth, Belmont, Bath, Belfast, Westbrook πŸ› Portland Food Map

Could Biddeford be Maine’s new pizza capital? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Popular Portland, Maine, Deli Moves Location πŸ› WCYY

What’s behind that organic label? πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Pasta 212 Food Truck, Portland Summer 2025 πŸ› Reddit

Health Care

Health care groups push to roll back miscarriage reporting requirements πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Opinion: Invest in women and you invest in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

GOP legislators want to overturn abortion law, from total ban to mifepristone restrictions πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Saco agency to establish state’s 1st locked residential psychiatric treatment center for children πŸ› Portland Press Herald

UNE blood test may offer hope for women with aggressive forms of cancer πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Whaling Wall 1993 οΌ† 2025 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Housing

A new Portland tenants union wants to help monitor for rent control violations πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland landlords ordered to pay tenants $34,000 in overcharged rent πŸ› WGME

How Maine’s Largest Resident-Owned Mobile-Home Park Came to Be πŸ› Down East

Labor

Labor advocates lay out priorities for Maine lawmakers πŸ› Maine Public

More nurses, better pay for state workers on the agenda for labor this session πŸ› Maine Beacon

Letter: State holidays should include all πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Police share photos from Lewiston mass shooting investigation but withhold vast majority - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LGBTQIA+

Trump administration targets Maine again, this time on transgender policy in schools πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine school district won’t sign Trump’s Title IX agreement πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine officials won’t comply with the Trump administration's trans athlete ban πŸ› NBC News

Maine defies Trump order to ban transgender athletes, risking federal funding - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine officials won't sign Trump administration's Title IX compliance agreement - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine refuses to ban transgender athletes from girls sports in spite of Trump mandate - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Thursday is Maine's deadline to sign a resolution pledging to comply with Title IX πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Poll: Mainers want transgender athletes barred from competing under their gender identity πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Get ready for a partial solar eclipse this weekend - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Audubon offers new way to be part of Annual Loon Count πŸ› The Windham Eagle

Photography

Sunwashed Sunrise πŸ› Reddit

Police

FBI agents visit Boothbay transfer station πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Death under investigation in South Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Debate complicates Maine legislation for text, app notification for crime victims πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Attempt to censure Maine House Speaker fails despite frustration from Republicans πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Republican fails in attempt to censure House speaker πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Attempt to censure Maine House Speaker Fecteau fails to pass πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Senate confirms economic development commissioner πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Secretary of state who publicly sparred with Trump running for Maine governor πŸ› Boston.com

Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health nominees confirmed πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Sen. King questions national security officials on leaked group chat war planning πŸ› Maine Morning Star

β€˜Signalgate’ group chat revealed precise attack timeline, surveillance of target πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Public Safety

Portland man killed in crash remembered as loving, spirited friend πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State task force mixed on whether Maine should authorize opening of safe-use sites πŸ› Maine Public

Things to Do

New festival at Portland Public Library celebrates the comic arts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Centro-matic with The Pale and Pete Kilpatrick Supergroup πŸ› SPACE

Discovery Series: Olive Klug with special guest Creekbed ... πŸ› One Longfellow Square

John Mulaney Returns Portland, Maine πŸ› Visit Portland

This week in Maine movie theaters: March 28-April 3 πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Peaks Island proposed car ferry price change πŸ› Reddit

Transportation in Maine: What’s Wrong πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Vacationland

Fair fight brewing between Cumberland and Fryeburg over conflicting dates - YouTube - CBS 13 News