Morning Links - Thursday January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Arts

Eleven Arts Programs in Maine’s First District Receiving NEA Funding Says Pingree 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Businness

Maine receives federal grant to boost innovation of forest-based products 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine gets $22M to boost development of new wood products 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

“Lighthouses of Maine” named to the 2025 World Monuments Watch 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Maine lighthouses added to list of endangered world cultural sites 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine’s lighthouses added to global list of endangered heritage sites 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland launches resilient infrastructure projects, one year after historic storm 🏛 WGME

Maine snowmobile clubs are desperate for snow even as some trails open 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The lack of significant snowfall is putting a damper on winter activities in southern Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine's coastal communities heal as working waterfronts find support after storms 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Millennials keep finger skateboarding alive 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Artist raises thousands for charity through monthly paint-a-thons 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Portland school board delays vote on firing athletic director ... 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland middle school athletic director awaits decision after 8-hour termination hearing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine teacher accused of punching students asks for open hearing - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine schools went into lockout after someone mistook tire iron for an assault weapon 🏛 Bangor Daily News

South Portland School Department votes to revise hazing policies 🏛 WABI

There’s an urgent need for quality early care and education in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Nearly 500 acres of forest to be preserved in Somerset County 🏛 Maine Public

Opinion: Maine is smart to make producers responsible for packaging waste 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Biden administration drops slowdown rule for ship speed limits aimed at saving right whales 🏛 Maine Public

Biden administration withdraws rules to protect endangered right whales from ship collisions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine environmental advocates unveil priorities for new session 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Mayo Mill Dam Review committee to hold public meeting early next month 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Food and Drink

Rosemont Market ＆ Bakery closing Munjoy Hill location 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rosemont Market ＆ Bakery on Munjoy Hill To Close January 31st 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Recent Closings: Rebel Munchies and Libations Closes Unexpectedly 🏛 Portland Old Port

Anneke Jans, Maine Craft Public House, East End Rosemont 🏛 Portland Food Map

Jordan’s Farm to take over Maxwell’s strawberry fields in Cape Elizabeth 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Taco Trio Moving Back To Original South Portland, Maine, Location 🏛 WJBQ

Pineland Farms seeks community input for new bagel flavor - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

Can we protect ourselves from gun violence? 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Health Care

Letter: Dental care sorely lacking for MaineCare patients 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dental care program brings services to kids in Maine who need it 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

What is Maine's oldest lighthouse? The history of Portland Head Light 🏛 Seacoastonline

Housing

Housing First development approved for Portland 🏛 Maine Public

Justice

Cash App parent company agrees to $80M settlement 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'It's never as simple as leaving': Sex trafficking in Maine 🏛 Boothbay Register

Labor

Social Security fix is a victory for public sector employees 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Advocates react to legal complaint filed against paid family and medical leave program 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Congress Approves Bill to Expand Outdoor Equity 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Photography

PHOTOS: A day on the ice 🏛 The Town Line

PHOTOS: Remembering the past summer 🏛 The Town Line

Police

Maine man accused of shooting his stepbrother 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine man arrested for shooting stepbrother in the leg 🏛 New England Cable News

Police arrest suspect in December shooting incident near Maine Mall 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Lawmakers aim to address transparency concerns over vague 'concept draft' bills 🏛 Maine Public

Taxes take center stage in budget debates 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine pharmacies and ambulances take cautious approach to Janet Mills’ tax proposals 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine must prevent ‘catastrophic cuts’ to victim services 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Facing cuts, abuse survivors implore Maine lawmakers to bolster victim services funding 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Republicans stand firm against tax hikes in next budget. Democrats see move as 'really early' 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Energy Office deserves Cabinet status 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmaker challenges federal Real ID program with new bill - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Sens. Collins, King quiz Trump's spy chief nomination during low-key hearing 🏛 Maine Public

Sen. King questions Defense Secretary nominee over gender equality, rules of engagement - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Utterly unqualified:' Maine groups rallies against RFK Jr. nomination as DHHS Secretary - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Once again our honorable Senator Collin’s has covered herself in glory. 🏛 Reddit

Canadian officials warn against trade war during Maine visit 🏛 Bangor Daily News

People's March 1/18 - Augusta AND Portland 🏛 Reddit

Maine’s delegation welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

New England Revolution sign Scarborough grad - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Census suggests a new richest Portland suburb, fewer French Mainers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

GoldenOak with special guest Cilla Bonnie LIVE STREAM 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Rick Price ＆ Cidny Bullens 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Oysters + Bubbles | Class 🏛 Visit Portland

Cribbage Tournament this Sunday! Be there or get skunked! 🏛 Reddit

February 9th Portland Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

MaineHousing awards $2M to combat student homelessness in 5 school systems 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Opinion: Voter suppression initiative uses Jim Crow-style playbook to get more power for Republicans 🏛 Maine Beacon