Afternoon Links - Friday January 17, 2025

Friday, January 17, 2025

Anti-Abortion Centers

Concerns raised about Maine’s ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Arts

“IMPOLITIC: Expressions of 2024” at Sidle House Gallery 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Asylum Seekers

State officials say transitional housing program for asylum seekers will likely wind down this year 🏛 Maine Public

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Coyote hangs out at Bates campus in Lewiston 🏛 Sun Journal

Business

LL Bean unveils massive tent store as flagship undergoes major renovations 🏛 Bangor Daily News

L.L.Bean sets up shop in giant tent while flagship store is renovated - YouTube - WMTW-TV

UMaine’s new forest bioproducts program critical to $22 million ‘Tech Hub’ investment 🏛 University of Maine

Sauna businesses are steaming hot in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland mayor warns city could lose millions in state funding for homeless services 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Future Friday: Housing Development Proposed for Thompson’s Point 🏛 Portland Old Port

Civil Rights

Civil rights in Maine face a challenging but hopeful future 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Climate Emergency

Trump seeks executive order to halt offshore wind until new interior secretary is confirmed 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: MainePERS is abetting climate crime 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A Year After Damaging Storms, Lincoln County Rebuilds and Prepares 🏛 The Lincoln County News

Maine lighthouses named to environmental watch list - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Draft horse Jules rescued by Biddeford firefighters after getting stuck on her side 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Opinion: Cape Elizabeth parents game the education system in vain 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

As Portland transitions away from PFAS-laden firefighting foam at the Jetport, lawmakers intend to make state follow 🏛 The Maine Monitor

A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires 🏛 Portland Press Herald

More than 75 right whales spotted off western Gulf of Maine this week 🏛 Maine Public

Over 75 right whales – 20% of endangered population – spotted off Maine coast 🏛 New England Cable News

NOAA withdraws proposal to protect endangered right whales, prompting frustration 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Cherryfield is one step closer to removing historic ice dam 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Warren, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Biddeford, Cape Elizabeth, Newry, Camden, Kittery, Westbrook 🏛 Portland Food Map

Recent Closings: Rosemont Market – Munjoy Hill 🏛 Portland Old Port

Rosemont Market ＆ Bakery on Munjoy Hill to close after 17 years 🏛 Bangor Daily News

How good do you think Portland's restaurant scene is ... - Yahoo 🏛 Yahoo

Guns

Republican proposal would repeal 72-hour wait on firearms purchases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Opinion: Maine turns a corner on opioid crisis. Speed bumps remain. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine is particularly vulnerable to federal Medicaid cuts due to rural, aging population 🏛 Maine Morning Star

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Oakhurst Dairy 1950s ＆ 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Home values are expected to grow slowestin Maine’s priciest region 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Maine Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection Announces $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Violations 🏛 State of Maine

Maine’s high court denies ‘Good Samaritan’ appeal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Former Maine deputy pleads not guilty to theft and burglary 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Former Cumberland deputy pleads not guilty to stealing more than $10K 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

State Theatre stagehands and technicians win union election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston mass shooting survivors and families say they're facing financial struggles 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

16 activities to do across Maine this winter 🏛 Maine Public

Photography

You too Portland… 🏛 Reddit

Wells Harbor 🏛 Reddit

The Marshall Lighthouse at Port Clyde 🏛 Reddit

Barred Owl 🏛 Reddit

Winter sunset at Kettle Cove 🏛 Reddit

Police

1 of 2 suspects in South Portland shooting in custody, ... 🏛 WMTW

Arrest made in shooting incident stemming from fight at Maine steakhouse 🏛 New England Cable News

Man arrested in shooting outside Maine sushi restaurant 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

The surprising details of Janet Mills’ prescription tax 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Janet Mills' plan to fill Maine's first budget hole in over a decade 🏛 Maine Public

Maine hospitals sound alarm about proposed cuts in Gov. Mills’ budget 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Golden reintroduces proposal for 10% tariffs on imports as a supportive Trump takes office 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Why I’m sponsoring a 10 percent tariff on all imports 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Like Margaret Chase Smith, Susan Collins should stand up 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins must closely scrutinize Cabinet nominees 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s 2nd District was a rare exception in polarized November election 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How Donald Trump’s ‘day 1’ agenda would hit Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Social Safety Net

Letter: Years of action made a difference with Social Security fairness 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sports

Sea Dogs 2025 Coaching Staff Announced 🏛 Minor League Baseball

State

DHHS investigators find owner of Falmouth child care facility gave kids melatonin without permission 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: E-Rate is a lifeline for public libraries in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Preble Street works to bolster state's emergency preparedness - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine’s new violence prevention office begins work establishing data hub - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Maine Based Dancers Join Los Angeles Dance Company CONTRA-TIEMPO on stage at Merrill Auditorium 🏛 Portland Ovations

‘Antiques Roadshow’ to Make First-Time Stop in Maine with Visit to Boothbay 🏛 The Lincoln County News

This Quirky Road Trip Will Take You To 15 Of Maine's Most Unusual Museums 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

This Stunning 19th-Century Mansion In Maine Is Like Stepping Into A ... 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

Unhoused

Five school districts will share $2 million to prevent student homelessness 🏛 Maine Public

Utilities

Maine joins 21 other states asking Supreme Court to save affordable internet access program 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Vacationland

Maine State Parks Achieve Over Three Million Visitors in 2024 🏛 State of Maine

What will happen to 'red snapper' hot dogs with the red dye ban? - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Voter Suppression

Voter ID referendum is unnecessary, expensive, and harmful to Maine voters 🏛 Piscataquis Observer