Morning Links - Saturday January 11, 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Arts

Maine comic book artist draws on his Army days in his new graphic novel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Jared Golden should think harder about immigrants 🏛 Portland Press Herald

ACLU of Maine Urges U.S. Senate Delegation to Oppose ... 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Legal Consequences for Violating Immigration Laws 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Business

Gorham Savings completes merger with Maine Community ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine’s marine resources chief has profane exchange with lobstermen 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Dept. of Marine Resources is dropping a proposal to increase the minimum size for lobster 🏛 Maine Public

Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Heated Augusta meeting sees Maine rejecting lobster gauge increase 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase 🏛 National Fisherman

Lobstermen relieved after officials scrap proposed change to harvest 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine withdraws new new lobster catch size rule after heated meeting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

$2M federal grant accelerates Portland's Franklin Street plans 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland closes temporarily until April - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Businesses rebound along Seawall Road as long-term repairs continue 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gulf of Maine Institute asks for help locating mussel beds 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

January Storms: One Year Later - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

January Storms: Coastal communities couldn't have predicted the scope - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Looking back at historic coastal storm a year later - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amidst drought 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

New Cocktail Mary Postponed 🏛 Portland Food Map

Cocktail Mary will close current location in late January 🏛 Portland Press Herald

1148: Ilma Lopez, Chef/Co-Owner of Chaval and Ugly Duckling - YouTube - Restaurant Unstoppable

Cafe Louis set to close in South Portland 🏛 WGME

Feed your sweet tooth cravings at Mindy's Munchies Maine in Falmouth - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Brew of the Week: Brealu Café in Westbrook - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Permanent relief from medical debt is needed 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

How 1879 governor's race brought Maine to brink of civil war - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

Maine real estate mostly unaffected by commission changes 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Justice

Maine Supreme Court looks to change judicial disciplinary proceedings for justices 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s highest court proposes barring justices from disciplining peers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting 🏛 Sun Journal

Outdoors

Opinion: Maine pets deserve better protection from harsh weather 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What getting back to Outdoors basics really means 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Exploring Maine’s Ice Safely, Enjoyably 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Photography

Beach vibes during winter in Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Today on Katahdin 🏛 Reddit

Flat Surf Friday 🏛 Reddit

May not have much snow right now but at least we have this 🏛 Reddit

Spring Point Ledge Light sunrise 🏛 Reddit

Found a weird chicken this morning 🏛 Reddit

Man Stands To Close To Massive Bull Moose And Learns His Lesson 🏛 Reddit

Police

Fights disrupt Portland-Deering basketball game at Expo 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

1/20 march at monument square 🏛 Reddit

Ethan Strimling Tells All: From Activist to Mayor – Pathways To Progress: Episode 31 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Protesters Focus on Representative Lanigan 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Legislative watchdog underscores importance of accessing confidential information 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Taking a look at what lies ahead for the Maine Legislature - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Chair of Maine Democratic Party is stepping down 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Democratic Party chair is stepping down 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills proposes $11.6 billion budget, setting stage for months of debate in Augusta 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Mills proposes raising cigarette tax, health program cuts to close budget gap 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Janet Mills proposes tobacco tax hike and healthspending cuts to fill budget gap 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Janet Mills unveils biennial budget plan 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Governor Mills Unveils Balanced Biennial Budget Proposal 🏛 State of Maine

FULL VIDEO: Gov. Janet Mills unveils 'balanced' biennial budget plan - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

‘Maine Healthcare Workers for Palestine’ Host Two Protests Saturday, January 11th; Lewiston ＆ Bangor 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Public Safety

Portland sees record overdoses in 2024, but fewer lives lost 🏛 Bangor Daily News

'We're making progress:' Portland sees record overdoses in 2024, but fewer lives lost - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Social Safety Net

Letter: Social Security Fairness Act will make a big difference 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sports

Maine Celtics lose in overtime - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Mechanics gain crucial diagnostic data under Maine's new right-to-repair law 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Heated outdoor winter dining, classic films and live music this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

¡Flamenco! Lindsey Bourassa and FLOR – Mayo Street Arts 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

The Cathedral of New Emotions 🏛 SPACE

Maine’s Own ‘Idol’ Coming to Sanford 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Unhoused

Come In From the Cold 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Vacationland

Work to repair historic Maine bridge damaged by overweight truck underway - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Bar Harbor renews moratorium on large-scale lodging developments 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race set for March 1 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Voter Suppression

Voter suppression measure would make voting harder for older Mainers, rural residents, and many others 🏛 Maine Beacon

Conservative group submits signatures to get voter ID question on Maine ballot - YouTube - CBS 13 News