Afternoon Links - Thursday February 27, 2025

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Arts

Maine Voices Live with Charlie Hewitt - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Civil Rights

In uproar over low test scores, Republicans try to shift blame to DEI, social emotional learning 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Climate Emergency

Why Maine should keep net energy billing for solar power generation 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Constitutional Crisis

Pingree Condemns Togus Firings; Collins Feels the Heat by Not Accepting Phone Calls 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Sen. Susan Collins vows to fight medical research cuts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How Trump’s Canada, China and Mexico tariffs could affect Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Nature Connects: Free the Androscoggin and restore sea-run fish 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

A Maine Italian isn’t just beloved – it’s a rite of passage on a roll 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Map: Find Greater Portland’s best 75 places to eat and drink for 2025 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland restaurant has unique offer to help open new location - YouTube - WMTW-TV

The Knotted Apron in Portland prepares for Maine Restaurant Week - YouTube - CBS 13 News

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: J’s Oyster Bar 1937 ＆ 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

LGBTQIA+

80+ House Democrats ask Trump to revoke trans youth care ban 🏛 Advocate

Photography

We'll Drive in Maine Again - Nubble Lighthouse - YouTube - Zaramo Studios

Hunter's Beach Seal Harbor 2-26-25, one of my favorite places: 🏛 Reddit

Public Safety

Avian flu: 20 geese found dead on Ogunquit Beach 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Nearly 2 dozen geese found dead on Maine beach, avian flu suspected - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Shamrock Showdown 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Maine Celtics aim for 10th win in 11 games - YouTube - CBS 13 News

The teal is back! - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Jack White, Andre 3000, Lord Huron to play Portland festival 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Line-up for two-day music festival at Portland's Payson Park announced 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Faye Webster - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

My Morning Jacket - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

USM's Department of Theatre presents chilling adaptation of 'The Birds' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Transportation

Portland Jetport parking expansion plan lands in court 🏛 WGME