Morning Links - Thursday February 6, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Amid federal immigration turmoil, Maine's Office of New Americans will focus on workforce integration πŸ› Maine Public

Business

Aldi supermarket chain signs lease in Portland at former Big Lots site πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine might get its 1st Aldi supermarket πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Businesses on Maine-Canada border voice concerns over tariff pause uncertainty - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Federal commission repeals lobster size limit rule - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Buy Local

Smiling Hill Farm experiencing bottle shortage, delivery delay - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Maine GOP forwards two proposals to end "job-killing solar tax" - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

South Portland moves forward with ban on gas-powered leaf blowers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Winter Classic raises funds for Maine veterans - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Public Forum on FY26' School Budget February 4, 2025 - YouTube - Portland Public Schools, Maine

Maine law makers are frustrated with the Mills administration over low student test scores πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Environment

Maine Monitor hosts dam discussion in Bucksport πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Pingree: Imminent Purge of EPA Employees Will Undermine Protections of Human Health οΌ† the Environment πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Food and Drink

New pizzeria ZA to open in former Slab space on Preble Street πŸ› Portland Press Herald

1155: Paige Gould, Co-Owner of Central Provisions, Tipo, and Finestkind - YouTube - Restaurant Unstoppable

Gambling

Owner of Oddfellahs to appeal after sports betting license revoked - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Health Care

Bill would allow Maine pharmacies to set up drug dispensing sites in rural areas πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Lawmakers must protect health care funding πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine healthcare workers at risk as federal funds stall πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Federal funding pause disrupts Bangor health care center - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

New analysis offers mixed outlook for Maine's housing market πŸ› Maine Public

Affordable housing stock expected to increase in Maine, but high costs are still straining owners, renters πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Affordability a growing concern for anyone looking to buy a home in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Examining MaineHousing's first 'Housing Outlook' report - YouTube - WMTW-TV

MaineHousing says home prices continue to rise in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Justice

Man who killed beloved Maine burrito maker found not criminally responsible πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland man accused of killing roommate asks for prosecutors to turn over evidence πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine struggles with public defender crisis as costs soar and backlog increases - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Labor

Unemployment rate slips in Maine metro areas πŸ› Maine Public

Updated Portland Unemployment Figures | released February 05, 2025 πŸ› Reddit

LGBTQIA+

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey says he will protect access to gender-affirming care πŸ› Maine Public

Maine joins 14 other states in rejecting Trump’s attack on gender-affirming care πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine attorney general vows to protect access to gender-affirming care πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine attorney general dismisses Trump effort to restrict gender-affirming care πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and 14 Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement on Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care πŸ› State of Maine

Maine attorney general joins coalition to protect gender-affirming care - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine AG reaffirms commitment to protecting gender-affirming care access - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Photography

Snow Sculptures of Deering Street Park πŸ› Reddit

A photo distraction (given the state of the world) πŸ› Reddit

Gorham Mountain Six Months Apart πŸ› Reddit

Missing Summer πŸ› Reddit

Ya know what I mean, Vern?! πŸ› Reddit

Police

Maine Mall evacuated after 'isolated' shooting, police searching for suspect πŸ› Maine Public

Suspect in β€˜isolated’ shooting at Maine Mall remains at large πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Mall shooting: Police search for suspect, mall fully evacuated πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine mall closed amid active shooter incident, officials say πŸ› Boston Globe

Police release photos of a suspect in Maine Mall shooting πŸ› WABI

Maine Mall evacuated in South Portland πŸ› WMTW

Maine Mall evacuated as police search for shooting suspect inside - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'People were running': Witnesses describe aftermath of Maine Mall ... πŸ› WMTW

Video shows police inside Maine Mall after shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Inside look at Maine Mall after shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Shopper says she and others sheltered in place at Maine Mall after shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Ulta employee describes what he saw after shooting at Maine Mall - YouTube - WMTW-TV

One person hospitalized in Maine Mall shooting, police search for ... πŸ› WGME

Shooting incident inside Maine Mall - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Police respond to 'active incident' at Maine Mall in South Portland ... πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

'Do not approach': Maine Mall shooting suspect search continues πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

BREAKING NEWS: Police respond to 'active situation' at Maine Mall - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Mall evacuated as police respond to 'active situation'; people asked to avoid area - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police searching for shooting suspect in Maine Mall incident - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Really scared': Witnesses describe hearing gunshots during incident at Maine Mall - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Heavy law enforcement presence at Maine Mall as police investigate shooting incident - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police: 1 person brought to hospital in Maine Mall shooting incident - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police continue search for suspect in Maine Mall shooting incident - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police believe shooting at Maine Mall is an 'isolated incident' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

People begin to exit Maine Mall after building closes during shooting investigation - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Exchange student describes moments inside Maine Mall during shooting incident - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Search for Maine Mall shooting suspect continues - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Do not approach': Shooting suspect believed to have left Maine Mall - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Person shot at Maine Mall, suspected shooter sought, South Portland police say πŸ› New England Cable News

PHOTOS: Police identify suspect in Maine Mall shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Maine lawmaker proposes adding political affiliation as a protected class πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmaker wants to open intraparty meetings to public πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Budget committee strips down governor’s change package in late-night votes πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine supplemental budget gets committee approval πŸ› WGME

Supplemental budget gets committee approval, heads for full Maine Legislature vote πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

β€˜Do we hit pause? Do we pull the plug?’: In Maine, questions follow federal funding freeze πŸ› Maine Beacon

Letter: Maine is doing property tax assessment all wrong πŸ› Portland Press Herald

U.S. Senate Democrats to remain on floor overnight denouncing Trump budget nominee πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Not too late to oppose Tulsi Gabbard πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Golden slams Musk: America didn't elect 'weirdo billionaire' πŸ› Maine Public

Jared Golden vowed to β€˜hold Trump accountable.’ Now would be a good time to do that. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins meets with other lawmakers critical of Elon Musk’s moves to cut agencies, workforce πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Senate’s top appropriator says Elon Musk has gone too far πŸ› Politico

Sen. King presses White House for answers about Elon Musk's DOGE πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Waterville protesters target Elon Musk at Tesla charging station πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Here are the Trump nominees Angus King voted for πŸ› Reddit

Douglas Rooks: The Trump-Musk axis had parallels in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

β€˜Dump Trump’: More than 100 demonstrators gather in Augusta in national wave of protest πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Hundreds protest President Trump's agenda in Augusta during national day of action πŸ› Maine Public

Anti-Trump protesters gather near Maine State House in Augusta πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Protesters in Maine join nationwide demonstrations against Trump πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

50501 Protest In Augusta Maine Clip's of Resistance οΌ† Speakers πŸ› Reddit

Crowd gathers at Maine State House to protest Trump, Musk πŸ› Spectrum News

Mainers protest Pres. Trump's first weeks in office at State House πŸ› FOX 23

Trump notion U.S. should control Gaza met with little enthusiasm in Congress πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine delegation rejects Trump’s plan to take over Gaza as dangerous, unserious πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Anti-Trump Rally πŸ› Reddit

Public Safety

Woman dies in Portland crash; police seek witnesses for ... πŸ› WGME

Flu cases are on the rise in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Gov. Janet Mills welcomes Portland Hearts of Pine to Maine State ... πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Mariners gear up for '207 Day' with special jerseys and deals πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

State

8 Investigates: Maine DHHS says it would cost more than $250,000 to fulfill public records request - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Osher Youth Ensembles Spring 2025 πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Portland Shen Yun Show April 1st 7pm πŸ› Patch

Rabbit Rabbit Tickets, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM πŸ› Eventbrite

Transportation

Breeze Airways adds nonstop flights from Maine to Ohio πŸ› Portland Press Herald


Morning Links - Wednesday February 5, 2025

Arts

Theme of growth takes many forms at new art exhibition πŸ› University of Southern Maine

Maine podcaster finds international audience with β€˜Murder She Told’ podcast - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Asylum Seekers

The Golden Door: January 2025 πŸ› Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

How to stay safe against Trump’s attacks on immigrant communities πŸ› Maine Beacon

Refugees οΌ† Asylum Seekers - YouTube - Maine Public

Business

Maine’s maple syrup industry could get boost from federal legislation πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Fisheries regulators repeal lobster size limits after pushback from Maine πŸ› Maine Public

Lobster regulators repeal minimum size increase after years of backlash in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

UScellular invested $25.2M in Maine in 2024 πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Initiative aims to support international food markets in Westbrook - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Buy Local

Record Store Day creator Chris Brown leaving Bull Moose music chain πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

PPL Joins Dirigo Libraries Consortium and Prepares for Systemwide Upgrade πŸ› Portland Public Library

Climate Emergency

Republican legislators announce bills to repeal solar energy subsidy programs πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine received $2.2 billion from Biden clean energy programs πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: Maine is prepared for the evolving fight against wildfire πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine snowmobiling season off to a slow start - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Maine nonprofit’s humanitarian work in Africa jeopardized by Trump’s dismantling of USAID πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Personnel costs, inflation, special ed are top budget challenges facing Portland schools πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine’s budget should not be balanced on the backs of childcare educators πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Environment

Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outdoor clothing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Congresswoman Pingree Co-introduces Bill to Help Outdoor Retailers Phase Out Chemicals πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Mainers maddened by the potential for Gorham quarry expansion - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gorham town council votes down quarry expansion - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Court restores protections for endangered whales to prevent fishing gear entanglement πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Brunswick officials voice support for better fish passage on the Androscoggin River πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter to the Editor: Build resistance to Trump’s β€œcut baby cut” forest policy πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Harpswell has 44 of Maine’s 600 remaining overboard discharge systems πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Gambling

Oddfellahs challenges state's denial of sports betting license πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Health Care

Several new bills in Maine legislature focus on abortion rights, health care - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Unable to access federal funds, Penobscot Community Health Care may have to furlough staff πŸ› Maine Public

Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Funtown U.S.A. | 1988 Commercial πŸ› Reddit

Housing

Some housing dollars still inaccessible after temporary Trump funding freeze πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Why the dream of a starter home in Maine is slipping out of reach πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Lawmaker hopes to alleviate attorney backlog by changing how Maine punishes bail violations πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Some of Maine’s bail violation charges could be eliminated by proposed bill πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland man found not criminally responsible for death of Granny’s Burritos founder πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

This month's School Support Circle will feature a guest speaker from GLBTQ… πŸ› Bluesky - OUT Maine

Outdoors

You can find these entertaining birds in the North Maine Woods πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Photography

Snowglobe πŸ› Reddit

State Street Church πŸ› Reddit

Art and Life in Maine πŸ› Reddit

Chainsaw Art πŸ› Reddit

Police

Maine lacks a comprehensive missing persons list, so we made one πŸ› Maine Morning Star

8 Investigates: Should Maine have a comprehensive database for missing people? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Coalition: increase tax on wealthy to fund essential services πŸ› Amjambo Africa

Anti-Trump protest in Augusta still on despite confusion πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Pingree’s office flooded with calls from voters worried about chaos, threats of Trump administration πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Pingree focused on keeping government running amid Trump administration confusion πŸ› Maine Public

Rep. Pingree slams 'chaos' of the Trump administration's first weeks πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

'Chaos and illegal activity:' Chellie Pingree blasts President Trump's first two weeks in office - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: We must come together to protect democracy πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Senate panel approves RFK Jr. nomination πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Watch: Senate committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination to be health secretary πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Gabbard nomination for intel chief headed to Senate floor after panel approval πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Tulsi Gabbard clears Senate committee after getting key support from Susan Collins πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins to back OMB nominee Russell Vought, paving way for confirmation πŸ› The Hill

Pingree Blasts Unelected Billionaire Musk οΌ† Illegal Actions by Trump Administration Today πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Susan Collins β€˜very concerned’ about Elon Musk’s moves in Washington πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Amid a deluge of constituent calls, Maine’s delegation challenges Elon Musk’s authority πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Congress must investigate Elon Musk’s hacking of government agencies πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine officials wary of how trade war would affect lobster industry πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine braces for increased energy prices from Trump tariffs, despite 30-day postponement πŸ› Maine Public

Donald Trump’s fast-moving tariff plans put Maine Republicans in tricky positions πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden says Donald Trump gained leverage on Canada with tariff threats πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Letter: Maine cigarette tax more than just a budget tool πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine sees spike in flu cases - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Rep. Kuhn, Sen. Pierce welcome Portland Hearts of Pine to the State ... πŸ› State of Maine

Gov. Janet Mills welcomes Portland Hearts of Pine to Maine State House - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

South Portland

South Portland residents caught off guard by tree clearing ... πŸ› WMTW

Things to Do

Film Screening: A Peace of Forest πŸ› Portland Trails

Weekend Guide: February 7th – 9th, 2025 πŸ› Portland Old Port

The Live Music Guide: February 5th – 11th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Special Galentines Tasting Experience 2/13/25 - Portland πŸ› Patch

Maine Things To Do | Polar Blast Weekend, Central Maine Chocolate Festival, Medway’s 150th Birthday Celebration πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Calling all horror fans! Horror authors Eric LaRocca (AT DARK I BECOME LOAT… πŸ› Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

Utilities

Maine approves rules to restrict utilities’ lobbying, prevent costs from being passed to customers πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Travel Guide to Portland, Maine: Where to Stay, Eat, and Play πŸ› Vogue

Voter Suppression

GOP lawmakers target noncitizen voting, seek to eliminate ranked-choice ballots πŸ› Maine Morning Star


Morning Links - Tuesday February 4, 2025

Arts

Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Portland, Maine πŸ› Blabbermouth.net

Maine native Amy Allen wins Grammy Award for work with Sabrina Carpenter πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine native Amy Allen wins songwriter of the year Grammy πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine native Amy Allen makes history with Grammys win - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Asylum Seekers

Mass. teenager who was in ICE custody in Maine reunited with family - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

MEREDA forecast conference scheduled for Feb. 27 πŸ› Mainebiz

North Yarmouth gluten-free bagel wholesaler closes operation πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Warby Parker opens first Maine location - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Celebrate '207 Day' this Friday πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Climate Emergency

Maine benefited from $2.2B in US clean energy spending and incentives πŸ› Portland Press Herald

New Report: Federal Climate Programs Spur $2.2B in Investment in Maine πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Opinion: It’s time for Mainers to speak up on clean energy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Renewable energy project in Clinton turns cow manure into natural gas πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's Changing Climate | Mythbusters - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Earthquake

3rd earthquake shakes the ground off the Maine coast πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Education

At least one executive order is expected to impact Maine school curriculums πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Bangor schools don’t know if Trump’s orders will axe diversity committee πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine technician explains why he quit his job at Lion Electric Co. after 4 months πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Elections

Efforts to expand Maine clean elections reckon with currently inadequate program funding πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Environment

I was a federal whistleblower. I know what an assault on science and regulation looks like. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Feb 5: Coffee with the Casco Baykeeper: Stormy Times Call for Action πŸ› Friends of Casco Bay

Court upholds lobster fishing ban to protect dwindling right whales πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Za Coming to Preble Street πŸ› Portland Food Map

Becky's Diner faces egg price hike, keeps menu prices steady despite rising costs - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Dizzy Birds in Biddeford to reopen for takeout, delivery πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Skiers Are Flocking to Saddleback’s New Restaurant, The Nest πŸ› Down East

Gambling

Maine sports betting bar loses license, winning customers unable to claim cash - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine’s only sports betting bar loses license πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Proposed pharmacy tax under fire for possible impact on consumers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: I’m alarmed by the future of health care in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

How Native-Led Programs Are Blending Culture and Western Science to Help Their Relatives Through the Opioid Crisis πŸ› Native News Online

Housing

Lawmakers push for reform as some Mainers live in fear of 'the state taking their house' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Rural Mainers struggle to find recovery housing πŸ› Maine Beacon

Join us at the State House on Feb. 11 for Housing Lobby Day! This session w… πŸ› Bluesky - Maine People's Alliance

Justice

Portland man accused in deadly Bayside shooting pleads not guilty πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine bar suspends law license for New Hampshire judge facing criminal charges πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

State park camping reservations start opening in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

A Brief History of Maine’s Interconnected Trail System πŸ› Down East

A Novice’s Guide to Ice Climbing in Maine πŸ› Down East

Maine Guide Mondays: Snowshoeing in Aroostook State Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Police

Families lament lack of state database to track missing persons πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Effort to create Maine missing persons database draws concerns from state police πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland police make progress on unsolved cold cases πŸ› Maine Public

Meet Teddy: Maine Capitol Police introduce first bomb detection dog πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Pine Warbler by Rachel Maher πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Eagles in Yarmouth πŸ› Reddit

Municipal Waste at Geno's Rock Club 02/03/25 πŸ› Reddit

Portland Head Light snowfield πŸ› Reddit

Seaweed πŸ› Reddit

Frozen Sebago Lake as seen from Douglas Mountain πŸ› Reddit

Bahhh Hahhhba πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Lawmaker and secretary of state clash over constitutional amendment on voting by noncitizens πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Advocates call for higher taxes on the rich and corporations to balance Maine’s budget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: RFK Jr. is not qualified to head HHS πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins to support nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for intelligence chief πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Susan Collins will support Tulsi Gabbard as Donald Trump’s intelligence chief πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins will support Tulsi Gabbard as Trump’s national intelligence director πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Confirmation votes show importance of independent leadership πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Members of Congress refused entry to USAID agency shuttered by Trump administration πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Second federal judge issues temporary order blocking Trump spending freeze πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Federal funding uncertainty hurts Mainers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

How the federal hiring freeze will impact Acadia National Park remains unclear πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Concern about how Trump’s trade war with Canada will impact Maine industries πŸ› Maine Morning Star

The Maine lumber industry, with close business ties to Canada, braces for possible tariffs πŸ› Maine Public

Maine and Canada's highly integrated lobster industries may face impacts under potential tariffs πŸ› Maine Public

Experts warn Maine lobster industry may take a hit due to Trump's tariffs - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Mainers will see heating oil prices increase after Trump’s Canadian tariffs πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Canada energy tariff could hit Maine oil and gas prices hard, despite 30-day postponement πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Canadian lumber tariffs could drive up costs and slow Maine home construction - YouTube - CBS 13 News

See how much Maine imports from Canada, China and Mexico πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Mainers have mixed thoughts on Trump’s tariffs as fees on Canadian fuel gets paused πŸ› Bangor Daily News

My response to Trump’s trade war? No more trips to Maine. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Fatal crash in Portland under investigation πŸ› WMTW

Woman dies after Portland crash πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Social Safety Net

More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

American Portland Wednesday Hockey Association of America plays for fun | Maine Public News - YouTube - Maine Public

Things to Do

What's happening NEXT weekend in Portland πŸ› Reddit

Sweeney Todd πŸ› Visit Portland

The week of February 3rd Part 1 #portlandnoise #portlandmaine #portlandmusi… πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Noise

The week of February 3rd Part 2 #portlandnoise #portlandmaine #portlandmusi… πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Noise


Morning Links - Monday February 3, 2025

Arts

Portland studio launches the β€˜Netflix of Maine,’ a streaming platform for and about the state πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine’s Amy Allen wins songwriter of the year Grammy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Life on the commune took 50 years to make it onscreen πŸ› Portland Press Herald

TEMPOArt Hires First Full-Time Executive Director to Start Next Month πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

New exhibit features photography from Portland Camera Club - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Asylum Seekers

Massachusetts teen being held by ICE released from Cumberland County Jail πŸ› Maine Public

Teenager detained by ICE officials at Cumberland County Jail has been released - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Plan for traffic stops πŸ› Amjambo Africa

Business

What businesses Mainers want to see set up shop πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

Looking for books β€” with a little extra? Here’s what some southern Maine bookstores have to offer πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Welcome to the Portland Climate Action Team! πŸ› Sierra Club Maine Chapter

PCAT Meeting with Portland's Sustainability Director πŸ› Reddit

Renewable energy generation grew again in New England last year πŸ› Maine Public

What Can We Do About Climate Policy in Trump’s America? Act Locally πŸ› Rolling Stone

Community

FormerMaine lawmaker with leukemia needs a bone marrow donor πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Education

Portland schools welcome a new bus driver πŸ› Amjambo Africa

History

What unearthing odd discoveries tells us about Portland's past πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Throwback photos: Snowy activities across several decades πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

4 big housing ideas from Maine lawmakers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Insurrection

Letter: Pardon of Jan. 6 rioters is infuriating πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Opinion: Maine’s statute of limitations ruling a cause for great concern πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

A guide to Sugarloaf’s aprΓ¨s-ski scene πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Photography

Deering Oaks Stone house Snowglobe, Portland πŸ› Reddit

Venus in view πŸ› Reddit

Slowdive show was wild… πŸ› Reddit

Visitors have fun playing in the snow at Winter Fun Day at Bradbury Mountain πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sunday Photos: February 2nd, 2025 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Frank J Wood Bridge Replacement Project Update πŸ› Reddit

Snow and Sand πŸ› Reddit

Police

South Portland police find teen missing since Friday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland police say they're making progress on unsolved homicides - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Gov. Mills says Maine will get fewer crisis receiving centers than planned due to budget - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Gap in Maine’s mandated reporter law raises questions about accountability for missed reports πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Susan Collins impresses this lifelong Democrat πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Trump says Americans could feel β€˜some pain’ from his new tariffs πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: All this governing by vendetta may not last that long πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

South Portland woman killed in Brighton Avenue crash πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Police investigate fatal crash in Portland πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy, β€˜No Other Land,’ and β€˜The Cher Show’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

β€˜Menopause the Musical 2,’ Fraggle Rock Live, Cypress Hill πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Max Garcia Conover and Heather Maloney play Portland shows πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Next month I'll do songs at you at BPM. After that, I'll probably go to Otto. I'm very excited. Tickets in the comments πŸ› Reddit


Morning Links - Sunday February 2, 2025

Arts

Peace Mountains of Peace πŸ› The Bollard

Asylum Seekers

Massachusetts teen detained by ICE at Cumberland County Jail released πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Interest in Maine's New Space industry will skyrocket πŸ› Mainebiz

City

Cribstone Bridge inspires Roux Institute’s Alfond Center πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Climate Emergency

Letter: Offshore wind development pause is short-sighted πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Seawall Road 'bigger than Southwest Harbor' πŸ› Ellsworth American

Earthquake

Boston College professor says Maine leaders should develop earthquake safety plan - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Our View: Maine in no position to shrug at β€˜nation’s report card’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Opinion: How to prevent the Maine restaurant apocalypse πŸ› Portland Press Herald

New board game cafΓ© opening in Westbrook πŸ› WGME

Gambling

Maine’s first sports betting parlor pauses wagers after state revokes license πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Guns

Letter: Gun rights column missed the mark πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

New bill would protect federal program providing lower cost proscriptions to rural Mainers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Early Stage Dementia Program πŸ› Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Housing

Our View: Less reporting on housing, more housing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Modular housing can work for Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

How a Maine court ruling on child sex abuse claims compares with the rest of the country πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine court ruling ignores hard realities of child sexual abuse πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Here are some of the winter pleasures of Moosehead Lake πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Some pics of the sky that I took πŸ› Reddit

Nice morning, it was a little chilly πŸ₯Ά πŸ› Reddit

Police

South Portland teen, 17, missing since Friday πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Facial recognition in policing is getting state-by-state guardrails πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Car takeover swarms need to be addressed πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard boundary dispute reignites as New Hampshire makes another push πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

The Maine Millennial: Checking in on Sara Gideon’s campaign millions πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The rogue presidency: How Biden and Trump both pushed the limits of the Oval Office during the transition πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Federal judge blocks Trump plan to freeze spending on grants, loans πŸ› Maine Morning Star

β€˜Do we hit pause? Do we pull the plug?’: In Maine, questions follow federal funding freeze πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Donald Trump sparks trade war by imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexicoand China πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine political leaders react to Trump's executive order to impose steep tariffs πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Jared Golden cheers Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Rural Maine to Suffer from Trump’s Tariffs Says Congresswoman Pingree Today πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Letter: Was Susan Collins’ Hegseth vote all for show? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State

Tax season just got easier: IRS expands free filing program to Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

South Portland

'Everybody's upset': South Portland residents caught off guard by tree clearing project - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Love Market Feb 7th 6-9pm at 179 Woodford St πŸ› Reddit

Cool Things Happening in Portland This Week! πŸ› Reddit

Tribal Sovereignty

Opinion: Return of land to Penobscot Nation will make history πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Northern Maine group will make 1st ever international ice carousel πŸ› The County