Morning Links - Monday January 13, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

Arts

'Spark of Life' exhibit showcases the synergy of art and science at UNE 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Warmth and Advocacy: Supporting New Mainers in Our Community 🏛 SPACE

Business

Maine's top economic development official to step down 🏛 Mainebiz

Buy Local

Portland potters get their hands dirty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland’s narrow gauge railroad to close temporarily to accommodate nearby construction 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Letter: Decline of cross-country ski tells a bigger, sadder tale 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Total Maine Jan. 12, 2025: Forecasting Our Future, storms one year later - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

Maine program receives $1.2 million to help restore wetlands - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Little Brother Closing Down 🏛 Portland Food Map

Sensational Japanese savory pancake at The Send Brewing in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spikes in final months of 2024 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback photos: Portland native Linda Lavin visiting her home city 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Renting in rural Maine can be as hard as it is in cities 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Nautical sunset, Kennebunkport, ME 🏛 Reddit

It really was a lovely day in Maine today.... 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos January 12th, 2025 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Pictures from my walk to work in Rockland Maine 🏛 Reddit

Came to visit Maine from Dieppe, NB 🏛 Reddit

Ground is sour, louis 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland cops arrest and “torture” victim of roadside assault 🏛 The Bollard

Politics

People's March (formerly Women's March) Jan 18, Portland 🏛 Reddit

Opinion: Victory for Maine’s Right to Repair is premature 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Janet Mills may get Democratic pushback on proposed cigarette tax hike 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins and Senate both at a crossroads 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Residents not home when Portland fire broke out early Sunday morning 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

First Maine Roller Derby bout of 2025 on Saturday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Twelve ways to get the most out of winter in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland’s Women in Harmony chorus seeks to change the world through music 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Edward Albee play, Biddeford mills tour, ice racing competition 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Lake Street Dive at Thompson’s Point Aug. 16 ＆ 17 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Improv-A-Ganza! A "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Style Comedy Show! ~ (FREE Show and Now with a CAST!) 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Maine warming center locations, hours 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Letter: Proposed Maine voter ID law goes way too far 🏛 Portland Press Herald