Morning Links - Thursday January 23, 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Arts

Portland designer showcases custom dresses, living her dream in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Asylum Seekers

With Rep. Golden’s support, Congress clears immigrant detention bill for Trump’s signature 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Collins shows support for bill requiring unauthorized migrants accused of violent crimes be detained - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

7 Maine fishermen will soon go shrimping for first time in a decade 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine awarded $22 million to innovate sustainable wood-based products 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Is there a way forward for a Portland winter carnival? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Meeting on Performance Venue Planned for 244 Cumberland Avenue Next Week 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Trump’s order blocking wind power could risk Maine clean energy plans 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

You Can Help Food-Insecure Mainers This Tax Season 🏛 Real Maine

Maggie Mae’s in Yarmouth helps to make sure no Mainer goes hungry - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Join us for the Project Heat Telethon to help Mainers stay warm this winter - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Scarborough school officials discuss options to solve overcrowding issue - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Hundreds of residents sign petition to ban cellphones at Scarborough schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

State officials report progress, challenges identifying PFAS on farms as testing continues 🏛 Maine Public

Environmental officials confirm PFAS contamination in fish from Brunswick spill 🏛 Maine Public

With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mills proposes $2 million in funding to fight impending budworm infestation 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Anthony’s Italian Kitchen closing in February 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Anthonys Kitchen to Close after 33 years 🏛 Portland Old Port

Anthony's Italian Kitchen closing after more than 3 decades in Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'You made us': Owner of Anthony's Italian Kitchen thanks customers for their support as he prepar... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Let's Brunch! Current Brunch Offerings in Portland 🏛 Portland Old Port

New board game cafe coming to Westbrook 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Matt Ginn to Lead at the Dry Dock 🏛 Portland Food Map

James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors 🏛 Portland Press Herald

2025 Beard Awards Semifinalists 🏛 Portland Food Map

2025 James Beard Awards: 10 semifinalists from Maine advance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Cracker Barrel closes its only Maine location 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's only Cracker Barrel location closes after 15 years 🏛 WMTW

Guns

Letter: Citizens, hunters support waiting period. Why not Faulkingham? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Jared Golden announces plan to oppose act that would limit access to abortion - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Roe vs. more than Roe: On the landmark decision’s anniversary, a look at abortion rights and limits 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Insurrection

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons have dangerous implications for law and order 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pardoned by Trump: Mainer opens up about role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Indigent defense lawsuit underway today in Kennebec County 🏛 Maine Public

Survivor’s story: Reliving a trauma-filled childhood in rural Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Woman settles lawsuit against Cumberland jail over privacy during childbirth 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Preble Street seeks to raise awareness about human trafficking in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

Workers surprised by sudden closure of Maine’s only Cracker Barrel 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQIA+

T-Shirt Design Contest for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025! 🏛 OUT Maine

Photograhpy

Below zero temps make for sea smoke in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine animals are loving the recent snowfall 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A classic repost - Katahdin from Rt11 this eve looking particularly beautiful. Love living here. 🏛 Reddit

Foggy horizon at Portland Head Light 🏛 Reddit

Police

Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Day care threat prompted 'lock out' at Gray-New Gloucester schools 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gray police standoff leads to lockdown of nearby schools, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine County Commissioners Association elects 2025 leadership 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Cutting services or raising taxes: State lawmakers weigh how to fill big budget gaps 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Letter: Maine legislators should rethink their pay raise 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations 🏛 Maine Beacon

Opinion: What Mills’ budget says about her as a Democrat 🏛 Maine Beacon

Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rather than simply cutting costs, Maine must look at raising revenue 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Ethics investigations should be about integrity, not politics 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Susan Collins should oppose Russell Vought 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New allegations about Pentagon nominee Hegseth circulated to members of U.S. Senate 🏛 Maine Morning Star

How the unelected ultra-wealthy outmaneuvered ‘We the People’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

CSX to increase train speeds to 40 mph through some Maine towns - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Social Safety Net

Opinion: A great wrong has been righted for America’s educators 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hunger prevention milestone highlights growing need for food security in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Top outfield prospects for 2025 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Maine Mariners gearing up for busy weekend at home - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland fencing clubs offer tradition and modernity in their approach 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Portland, Maine: Dining and Events 🏛 Portland Old Port

Galentine’s Day in Portland: Celebrate with Your Besties 🏛 Portland Old Port

Join us this Monday, January 27th for the next Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase in Portland, Maine! 👀 🏛 Bluesky - Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase

Jeremy Bradley Earl (Woods) and Daniel Higgs 🏛 SPACE

The Portland Jazz Orchestra January LIVE STREAM 🏛 One Longfellow Square

The Blues Prophets LIVE STREAM - Portland 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Unhoused

Portland property owners frustrated with encampments on their property - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Trump’s Canada tariffs could hike energy costs for Aroostook, Washington county utility customers 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Donald Trump’s Canadian tariffs could raise electricbills in Maine border counties 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Skijoring set to return to Topsham Fairgrounds for fourth consecutive year 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Belfast council votes 5-0 to limit cruise ship size 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine