Morning Links - Tuesday April 15, 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Arts

Cool new mural on Free Street. Love it ! 🏛 Reddit

Asylum Seekers

Immigrant coalition raises alarm over Wells police ICE partnership as state debate looms 🏛 WGME

Maine immigrant advocates call for humane policies after mistaken deportation sparks fear - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Furcationland’s furry convention celebrates third year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland city manager’s budget proposal calls for 6.2% citywide tax increase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City Receives Major Site Plan Application for 9 Boyd Street Area 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Volunteers Needed for Assistance at Portland's Eastern Prom Garden; April 26 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Coffee & Climate: Stormwater Management 🏛 City of Portland

Constitutional Crisis

Janet Mills defends Maine against Donald Trump on national TV 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Trump’s anti-DEI policies violate civil rights laws 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Defending Freedom of Speech - Smith vs. Trump 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Pingree told Mainers she’s pushing back against Trump. Mainers told her it’s not enough. 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Left-leaning crowd vents anger, distrust of Trump during Chellie Pingree town hall 🏛 Maine Public

At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Rep. Pingree challenges Trump administration's decisions at town hall - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Mainers are fired up': Democrats voice anger over Trump at town hall in Rockport - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree hosts town hall in Westbrook - YouTube - CBS 13 News

All of us, but especially lawyers, must stand up for the rule of law in face of Trump challenges 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump, Musk and RFK Jr. are hurting people with cancer, including me | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine funding cancelled by Trump administration 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

With many tariffs on hold, Portland area businesses say they're still feeling impacts 🏛 Maine Public

Lobster industries brace for potential trade war impacts 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Maine business leaders hold press event on anticipated impacts from tariffs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Businesses in Calais feeling effect of tariffs 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Tariffs and recession fears hit Main Street, but not all suffer 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'These tariffs are hurting us all': Maine business leaders talk tariffs impacts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland brewery owner details impacts of tariffs on business - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Local businesses hold press event to discuss tariffs impacts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine homebuilding leader talks about uncertainty due to tariffs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine business leaders talk shared concerns over Trump's moves on trade - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine business leaders hold press event on expected impacts from tariffs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

What Republicans won’t tell you about the US trade deficit with Canada | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

President Trump wants an apology but is not deserving of respect | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The silence of Susan Collins is not golden | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Maine’s only law school asks state for $1 million to reopen criminal law clinic 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lawmakers look to ban legacy admissions in Maine, but some colleges are pushing back 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Follow the Water - A Source to Sea Adventure | Short Documentary - YouTube - Maine Mountain Media

Lawmakers consider $10M bailout for Fairfield PFAS crisis 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lakes Region Restoration Project Aims to Link Conservation Lands From Maine to New Hampshire 🏛 Inside Climate News

Portland Jetport, Diocese of Portland cited over tree clearing project in South Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

South Portland orders remediation from Portland Jetport over unpermitted clear cutting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Gambling

Legislature considers authorizing expansion of gaming for tribes 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Health Care

Health care Maine can’t afford to lose | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Medicaid cuts put Maine cancer patients' care at risk 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Study shows grim financial picture for Maine hospitals - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine hospitals are hurting and need a break from the state 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine lawmakers aim to prevent more closures of long-term care facilities - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Housing

Portland should proceed with caution on North Deering housing proposal | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bills aim to keep veterans’ homes solvent, aging Mainers in their homes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

LGBTQIA+

It’s especially challenging being transgender today, but I have faith in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Rep. Libby’s behavior was dangerous | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: All children should be treated with dignity and respect 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQ+ community members are not the products of grooming | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

1st transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine USA 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nazis

Aroostook County newspaper faces backlash over book-burning ad 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Scarborough Marsh offers springtime outdoor activities for Mainers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Guide Mondays: Staying safe while kayaking - YouTube - CBS 13 News

9 oceanside trails to try in Maine this spring 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This is what the Maine moose means to me 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Meet Portland's cuddliest police dog 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland police welcome new comfort dog to the department - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine legislators are trying to rein in the governor’s emergency power 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine Legislature Urged to Fund Legal Aid Services 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Government needs to honor commitments to Portland seniors | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Sue Salisbury: A budget that provides stability in the face of uncertainty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine bill aims to send a message to Nebraska concerning electoral votes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Over 1,300 Mainers urge Collins to protect families, critical program funding 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine group urges Sen. Collins to protect social programs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Privacy

Do you have your REAL ID yet? 🏛 The County

Things to Do

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted 🏛 SPACE

Pavements 🏛 SPACE

Leila and the Wolves 🏛 SPACE

The 5 Best Day Trips Near Portland, Maine 🏛 Only in Your State

Maine Wildlife Park Opens April 15, 2025 for 2025 Season 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Fun indie rock show next week at BPM 🏛 Reddit

Noonday - Robert Gans 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Transportation

Maine’s transportation system barely exists | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Letter: Senate should reject SAVE Act 🏛 Bangor Daily News