Morning Links - Friday April 18, 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Community members request Wells Police terminate contract with ICE 🏛 Maine Morning Star

ACLU says immigration enforcement is up in Maine, but details are murky 🏛 Maine Public

What can I do if I am detained by immigration officials? 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Business

Another weed shop opened on Forest Ave. This is how they all survive. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Greater Portland Landmarks ends lawsuit over Portland Museum of Art expansion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Historic preservation group won't pursue further legal action over former Portland children's museum 🏛 Maine Public

Moratorium proposed for new LiveNation venue. 🏛 Reddit

Portland city leaders take steps to help prevent pedestrian deaths - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Civil Rights

Maine House passes bill to affirm Maine Human Rights Act protections in state constitution - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Constitutional Crisis

Border Patrol: MS-13 gang member arrested in Portland, Maine 🏛 WMTW

America’s system of law and order is weakened by Trump administration actions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills on transgender athletes lawsuit: ‘I’m happy to go to court’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Janet Mills says she’s ‘happy to go to court’ over Title IX lawsuit 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Janet Mills confident in Maine's chances in court in dispute over transgender athletes 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Mills and AG Frey fiercely defend Maine's transgender athlete policy amid federal lawsuit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mills pushes back on DOJ lawsuit over transgender athletes and Title IX 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gov. Mills calls federal lawsuit over Title IX a 'sad and cruel distraction' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Gov. Janet Mills eager to take on Trump administration in court - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine attorney general says Title IX case will likely reach Supreme Court - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine attorney general discusses Title IX lawsuit in 1-on-1 interview - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Department of Justice doubles down on cuts to Maine's prison system - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine farmers call on Trump administration to restore USDA funds and staff 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A Maine initiative is helping schools buy local food after USDA program ends 🏛 The County

Maine farmers protest federal funding cuts - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine farmers protest federal cuts in Augusta - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine farmers rely on government to compete | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine public universities impacted by Department of Energy funding cuts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal funding cuts trickle down to Midcoast libraries 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills highlights importance of Canadian tourists in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Janet Mills: 'We want you here' to Canadians ahead of summer tourism season - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills addresses tourism industry leaders - YouTube - CBS 13 News

If we want a working society, we have to fund it 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Why Susan Collins is (finally) losing Mainers’ trust 🏛 Maine Beacon

Collins ‘encouraged’ by meeting with Navy secretary at Portsmouth Shipyard 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sens. Collins, King tour Portsmouth Naval shipyard with Navy secretary - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Letter: Maine shows executive branch it can’t roll over our rights 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump thought experiments | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Everybody knows what April 5 protesters are against. But what are we for? | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

A Maine researcher promoted maple syrup while getting industry funding 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Hallowell drinking water exceeds state regulation for forever chemicals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Explore successful food waste reduction solutions at virtual summit April 18 🏛 University of Maine

Food and Drink

After more than 60 years as a family business, Tony’s Donuts is for sale 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Za Opens on Preble Street 🏛 Portland Food Map

Soakology Closing 🏛 Portland Food Map

Closings: Soakology 🏛 Portland Old Port

Health Care

Maine State Senate Advances Bill to Fund Family Plannig Care 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: St. Lawrence Church 1980s ＆ 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

How a Maine poet turned Paul Revere into a hero for the ages 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Biddeford to create registry for vacant buildings 🏛 Saco Bay News

Maine’s housing issue calls for compromise | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Maine judges, advocates say civil legal aid is at a 'breaking point' 🏛 Maine Public

Too many Mainers are going through ‘life-changing’ civil cases without attorneys, legal aid providers say 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Hannaford began review of dairy sourcing days before human rights complaint 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

2 Maine Democrats vote with Republicans against new gender identity protections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Residents applaud a Maine school board’s break with Janet Mills on transgender students 🏛 The County

Help defeat hateful anti-trans bills! This toolkit will tell you how you ca… 🏛 Bluesky - OUT Maine

Outdoors

April Community Trail Volunteer Day 🏛 Portland Trails

Meteor shower to light up Maine skies - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Versant’s 24-hour nesting osprey livestream is online 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Seppala Siberian nears finish line to be Maine’s state dog 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Chellie Pingree reaps rewards at Westbrook town hall | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Likely voters strongly favor Mills over Collins, polling finds 🏛 Maine Beacon

Democrat eyes challenge to Susan Collins in Maine 🏛 Politico

Our delegation must protect IRA funding to build Maine’s energy future 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Maine lawmakers reject bill that would bring back strict limits on needle exchanges 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Things to Do

Weekend Guide: March 28th - 30th, 2025 | Portland Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride at these Maine events 🏛 Portland Press Herald

GOOD THEATER ‘Raises a Glass’ to New Beginnings @ Stevens Square Theater April 30 @ 7pm 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Dean Johnson ＆ Erin Rae 🏛 SPACE

Imposing Figures: works by Pepper O'Hara and Greg Jamie 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Pine State Expo brings premiere pop culture event to Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Vacationland

Cruise ship season underway in Maine, first ship docks in Portland 🏛 WGME

Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Humpback whale becomes first new exhibit at Maine State Museum 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine