Morning Links - Saturday February 8, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Buy Local

Explore unique Valentine's Day gifts at Lisa Marie's Made in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Lawmakers eye net energy billing, nuclear power and time-of-use rates 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Trump’s offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine benefits from $2.2 billion in federal clean energy investments 🏛 Maine Beacon

Trump has targeted EV charger funding. It leaves $4M for Maine in doubt. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine must remain focused on renewable energy 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Maine nonprofit’s work in Haiti hampered by USAID shutdown 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Advocates say cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Casco Bay scientists tackle eelgrass loss 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Brew of the Week: Uncharted Tea in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

New bakery in southern Maine touts unique gluten-free treats - YouTube - WMTW-TV

King’s Head Pub opening Freeport location 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gambling

The Maine Problem Gambling Hotline sees significant spike in calls 🏛 Maine Public

Judge rules to allow sports bar to resume bets ahead of Super Bowl 🏛 Maine Public

Oddfellahs Sportsbook ＆ Bar is Back Open for Sports Betting Action 🏛 Portland Old Port

Oddfellahs celebrates court win as betting resumes just in time for Super Bowl 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Health Care

Expanding healthcare for adult non-citizens 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Record number of Mainers enrolled in online health care marketplace 🏛 Maine Beacon

Flat MaineCare rates force home health company to discharge pediatric patients 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: Maine’s seniors need better access to safe pain medication 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Ask Maine’s leaders to secure funding for family planning services 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Federal Court Hearing Arguments in Challenge to ... 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Attacks on Americans 🏛 State of Maine

Maine's attorney general joins coalition in lawsuit over Elon Musk's DOGE 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Democratic AGs allege Trump administration is freezing federal funds despite court order 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Mall shooting suspect appears in court; judge sets bail at $250K - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Westbrook man charged in Maine Mall shooting makes first court appearance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Transgender female athletes can still compete under state law, Maine sports governing body says 🏛 Maine Public

Trump's executive order on trans athletes ignites debate in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

How to pick a trail that’s great for snowshoeing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Big Bay in Sebago Lake freezes for 1st time since 2019 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine adventurers to attempt rare winter trek through 100-Mile Wilderness to benefit underprivileged youth 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Photography

Another one, before the snow. Augusta, Maine ❤️ 🏛 Reddit

Post snowstorm clouds and sun over Biddeford Pool, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine Mall shooting suspect turns himself in to police 🏛 WMTW

Politics

Republican dissents over bipartisan deal on Maine budget 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine's GOP is under new leadership - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

State lawmakers consider new proposal intended to crack down on excessive dog barking 🏛 Maine Public

A House Democrat warns against making ‘everything Defcon 5’ 🏛 Washington Post

Susan Collins flying to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Collins warns Trump administration against crackdown on FBI agents in Jan. 6 investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Will Sen. Collins ever hold President Trump accountable? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sens. Collins and King cast opposite votes on Trump's controversial budget director 🏛 Maine Public

Elon Musk and DOGE have crossed a constitutional ‘red line’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

For years, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine rhetoric has found receptive ears in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Letter: The age of robber barons is back 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Disaster aid shouldn’t be tied to Trump agenda 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bowdoin College students face discipline for pro-Palestine encampment 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine public health experts worry about federal data removed from websites 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Status of avian flu in Maine elevated to 'high' 🏛 Maine Public

South Portland apartment fire caused by homemade e-bike battery 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Modded e-bike blamed for fire in 100-unit Maine apartment building 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Battery-powered e-bike likely source of South Portland fire, officials say 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine driver charged after causing 3-car crash because they didn’t defrost their windshield 🏛 Bangor Daily News

New bill would end inspection requirements in Maine 🏛 WGME

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine Welcome Alex Ryan as Assistant ... 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Tula is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine dog headed to the Puppy Bowl - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Come sledding in downtown Biddeford during WinterFest on Saturday 🏛 Saco Bay News

Skijoring in Topsham among this weekend's happenings in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Dispatch - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Unhoused

Unhoused people staying homeless longer, according to MaineHousing report 🏛 Maine Morning Star