Morning Links - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Asylum Seekers

Maine immigrant housing attacked by Donald Trump Jr., explained 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

City of Portland opens applications for microenterprise grants 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: NLRB rule is overreach 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland facing possible 9.5% tax hike as City Council begins budget process 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Weak enforcement makes mockery of rent control ordinance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Respect history of PMA building 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine faces daunting to-do list to recover from recent storms and prepare more extremes 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Climate Council meets in wake of devastating storms 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine officials grapple with how to rebuild from devastating storms 🏛 Bangor Daily News

In aftermath of recent storms, communities face a rebuilding conundrum 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine fishing towns rebuild after wild winter storm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Maine shelter reunites family with lost cat after 10 years 🏛 Bangor Daily News

'I couldn't believe it:' Maine woman reunited with lost cat after 10 years 🏛 WGME

Environment

Land conservation easement protects 3000 acres, Greenville, ME 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

14 right whale calves born since December | Maritime 🏛 Mount Desert Islander

Food and Drink

Boone's Seafood Restaurant on Portland Waterfront Suffers Two Fires Last Week 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Guns

Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine’s deadliest shooting. Then support grew. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Maine EMS providers were allocated $31 million last year to save the system. None have been paid yet 🏛 Maine Public

History

A Window on the Past – Historic fishing in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Mainer arrested for allegedly participating in US Capitol riot 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 riot in U.S. Capitol 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland man charged with allegedly taking part in January 6 riot 🏛 WGME

Nazis

South Portland schools DEI director says hateful message forced him to leave job he loved 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Police

SWAT team searches home in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Bill to halt natural gas expansion in Maine prompts energy and climate debate 🏛 Maine Public

Bill to scale back natural gas in Maine draws strong opposition at public hearing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Victim support groups plead for state funds 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine faces 60-percent cut to victim services funding 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New bill would temporarily fund services for abuse, violent crime survivors in Maine 🏛 WGME

Bill aims to amend Maine's constitution to declare housing as an inherent right 🏛 WGME

Bellows urges Maine high court to rule quickly on Trump ballot access to avoid voter confusion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Former Portland mayor fundraising for Trump ballot eligibility fight 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mainers use Palestinian voices to emphasize Gaza horrors on stage 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Portland Fire Department fights house fire on Washington Avenue 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Crews rescue dog from Portland house fire 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

South Portland firefighters battle early morning house fire on Pleasant Avenue 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Maine Things To Do | Ice fishing, Chili Cook-Off, and more 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Samuel in the Clouds 🏛 SPACE

Ratboys with Ducks Ltd. 🏛 SPACE

5+ Exciting Workout Classes to Try in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Live Music Guide: January 24th - 30th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Charley Crockett at State Theatre | Sat, June 1, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

In Flames at State Theatre | Wed, May 1, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Unhoused

Homeless shelter leaders ask Maine lawmakers for funding 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bill could prevent closures of some Maine homeless shelters 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

Ride at Maine theme park named one of the best new attractions in U.S. 🏛 WGME