Afternoon Links - Friday January 17, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025Anti-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