Morning Links - Thursday April 3, 2025

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Arts

A photo show at the jetport celebrates Portland’s workers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Welcome to the Portland Jetport! Are you here to catch a flight or see art? 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'Art in Bloom' exhibit returns, bringing springtime beauty to Portland Museum of Art - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Asylum Seekers

Maine Office of New Americans director resigns months into job 🏛 Maine Public

Business

Nonprofits establish new fisheries trust to ensure access to groundfish stocks in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

City

Letter: Live Nation proposal tells a bigger story about Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Developer for Gulf of Maine offshore wind project puts power contract talks on hold 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Offshore wind developer puts power contract talks on hold 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Yarmouth solar project hits zoning hurdle 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Spring Fundraiser (Begathon) update – almost there! 🏛 WMPG

Constitutional Crisis

Trump official calls Janet Mills a ‘petulant child’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Social Security head called Gov. Mills a ‘petulant child’ in email ordering staff to cancel Maine contracts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Leaked Emails Expose Trump’s Devastating Revenge Plot on Dem. Governor 🏛 New Republic

Emails Confirm Social Security Administration Canceled Maine Contracts As Political Payback 🏛 The Huffington Post

Maine Gov. Mills stands firm on opposition to President Trump - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gov. Mills responds to Trump official who called her a 'petulant child' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Social Security’s acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pachios on the News - Andrew Rudalevige - Mar 2025 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

How the Trump administration took aim at Maine 🏛 Washington Post

USDA freezes some funds to Maine over support for transgender athletes 🏛 Reuters

Trump administration freezes Maine family planning funds as it investigates compliance - YouTube - WMTW-TV

USDA pausing funding to Maine school programs over alleged Title IX violations 🏛 Maine Morning Star

USDA freezes educational program funding to Maine over Title IX dispute 🏛 Bangor Daily News

USDA freezes funding to Maine after ‘final warning' by Dept. of Education 🏛 Boston.com

USDA freezes funds to Maine education, citing Title IX violations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

USDA freezes funding for Maine educational programs over Title IX compliance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine AG sues Trump administration over public health grant funding cuts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine agencies alarmed by layoff of federal heating assistance staff 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Golden, Pingree condemn mass firing of low income heating assistance workers 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine officials worry federal staffing cuts signal trouble ahead for heating assistance program 🏛 Maine Public

Report: Maine LIHEAP staff laid off in Trump administration cuts 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

DHHS cuts could affect access to heating assistance - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Regional Office of Child Care that serves Mainers gutted by mass US HHS layoffs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine worker at center of federal lawsuit against mass layoffs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Feds stop enrollment at 2 Maine job training programs 🏛 The County

Watch: Susan Collins voices opposition to Trump’s proposed Canadian tariffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Collins will vote to nullify Canada tariffs despite callout from Trump - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Susan Collins aligns with Democrats to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins rebuffs Trump, joins effort to block his tariffs on Canada 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Collins breaks with GOP to oppose Trump tariffs plan 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Susan Collins and 3 other Republicans tip Senate vote against Trump’s Canada tariffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump blasts Susan Collins for opposing his Canada tariffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, risking inflation and trade wars 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump to impose 10% base tariff on international imports, higher levies on some nations 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine farmers voice concerns over more tariffs - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Watch: Donald Trump to announce new tariffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump tariffs jeopardize our ability to keep the lights on in northern Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine businesses navigate new reality of tariff whiplash 🏛 Mainebiz

Looking to buy a new or used car? In need of repairs? What to know about new auto tariffs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Where is our next savior from Skowhegan? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: MAGA is a modern manifestation of a lasting struggle 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: America has strayed from JFK’s ideal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Proud to support the ACLU 🏛 Portland Press Herald

COVID-19

Opinion: Maine should support the COVID vaccine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Portland considers adding Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr to school calendar 🏛 Portland Press Herald

SMCC Students Flooded Out of Their Rooms on USM Campus 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Gorham moving ahead with high school projects 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Living the Dream? The Truth About Being an International Student in Maine 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Environment

Anti-offshore wind fishing group backed by right-wing money eyes support from Maine towns 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The invasive emerald ash borer discovered on Mount Desert Island 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Two Maine restaurants named among the world’s best by Food ＆ Wine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food ＆ Wine Global Tastemakers Lists 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine shut out of James Beard Award final round for first time in 11 years 🏛 Portland Press Herald

2025 Beard Awards Nominees 🏛 Portland Food Map

Sodt Candy Store 🏛 Portland Food Map

Former Portland, Maine, Restaurant Sets Grand Opening in New City 🏛 WCYY

Portland, Maine's Must-Visit Bars: Wine Enthusiast's Top 10 🏛 WBLM

The Aggressive Cookie 🏛 Reddit

Housing

Mobile homeowners back bill to help them fight sales to investors 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Portland is a case study for how rent control can help reverse our housing crisis 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine real estate agents are split over this Democratic idea to fund housing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Old Orchard Beach amends seasonal housing ordinance 🏛 Saco Bay News

Letter: Sprinkler systems save lives 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine’s alternative housing regulations need urgent review 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Our medical examiner’s office is at a breaking point. State lawmakers just made it worse. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

New bill could increase funding for Maine sexual assault service centers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

Proposals to bolster farmworkers’ hour and wage rights back before Legislature 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers revisit debate over wages for farm workers in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Republican lawmakers aim to remove 'gender identity' from Maine Human Rights Act - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Sen. Susan Collins speaks out against Maine's interpretation of Title IX law - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine AG asks judge to rule against Laurel Libby in suit against Ryan Fecteau 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine House speaker asks court to dismiss Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Media

Gone from Westbrook news racks, American Journal lives on in influence 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

This approach to trails is a first in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

One skill and a tiny tool could save your life in the outdoors 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Discover Maine's picturesque paths as warmer weather draws Mainers outdoors - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Hear, See, Speak | Commercial St 🏛 Reddit

Misty twilight at Portland Head Light 🏛 Reddit

Portland Head Light at Dawn This Morning 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland man arrested after attempted stabbing, car theft 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Janet Mills pays delinquent taxes on late husband’s property in rural Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bill aims to increase transparency on state procurement of goods, services - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Douglas Rooks: Dog, anthem, reptile, amphibian: Your legislators at work 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Scarborough

Proposed Scarborough budget comes with 3.5% tax hike 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Ten-Man Hearts of Pine Stun Hartford Athletic 4-2 on ... 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Magic of the Cup! Hearts of Pine (Portland, Maine) ... 🏛 Reddit

Maine Celtics stay alive in G-League playoffs - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sea Dogs ready for another season - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

The Halluci Nation: Path of the Baby Face Tour 🏛 SPACE

Summer concert series: piano men - Portland 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Record Store Day at Bullmoose and WMPG 🏛 WMPG

South Portland to host Earth Day Resource Fair at Mill Creek Park 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New England Seaglass ＆ Craft Festival | Portland, ME ... 🏛 Patch

Bonsai Workshop at Definitive Brewing Company 🏛 Patch

Factory 3 Show and Tell Saturday April 5th 10 AM to noon 🏛 Reddit

Cool Things Happening in Portland This Week (April 2–4) 🏛 Reddit

33 Elmwood in Westbrook is now open to the public on Wednesdays!! Bocce, Bags, Candlepin, and Bowling. Great atmosphere and super fun!! 🏛 Reddit

Explore stars and planets at USM's Southworth Planetarium - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Transportation

Casco Bay Lines considers raising vehicle fare rates 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Southern Maine lawmakers want to repeal law authorizing controversial Gorham Connector 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Gorham Town Council rejects real estate purchase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Preserve railroad access in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tribal Sovereignty

Support LD 958: Prohibit Eminent Domain on Wabanaki Land 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Utilities

Oppose bill on electric time of use rates 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Letter: I’m retired and I’m all for time-of-use electricity 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Cumberland, Fryeburg fairs argue over shared Saturday in September 🏛 Portland Press Herald