Morning Links - Thursday April 24, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Arts

David Letterman makes a stunning appearance on a Maine TV show 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

“Acceptance” is Creative Portland’s 8th Juried Art Exhibition 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Art of Biddeford show features mother-daughter duo 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

Forged with Intention: Soma Metalwork Opens New Studio in Portland 🏛 Portland Old Port

City

City of Portland faces budget gaps amid funding uncertainty 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Officials discuss financial hurdles impacting Portland's future - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Civil Liberties

Proposed autism registry is ‘dangerous,’ Maine disability rights activists say 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine union workers call on Congress to protect federal clean energy tax credit 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine labor supporters press Congress to save clean energy incentives 🏛 Maine Public

Maine approves rules to restrict solar development on farmland 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Mills signs bipartisan bill to help Maine prepare for severe storms - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

2026 petMAINE Contest 🏛 Downeast Dog News

How about some good news; This nonprofit purchased and forgave about $1.8 million in medical debt for 1500 people 🏛 Reddit

Constitutional Crisis

As Trump administration targets higher education, Maine colleges worry endowments are next 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal funding feud could cost Lewiston schools millions 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

School board backs 5.5% budget increase amid Trump-related uncertainty 🏛 Harpswell Anchor

Maine is among a dozen states suing the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine and other states sue Trump administration to stop tariff policy 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Merkley ＆ Pingree Demand Trump Halt Reckless “Reorganization” of the Department of the Interior 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

English-only National Weather Service alerts may put tens of millions at risk - YouTube - CBS 13 News

For Jews in Maine and across America, never again is now | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: A constitutional crisis came while we were sleeping 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Congress must stand up to Trump 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump’s abuse of power has no place in this country | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

America is officially a dictatorship | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

More schools closed in first few months of 2025 than all of 2024 🏛 Maine Public

Lawmakers revisit bills to ensure diverse histories are taught in Maine schools 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Food and Drink

Soakology to close after 20 years on Congress Street 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Two iconic Portland doughnut shops face big changes 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Heath Care

Maine’s health centers and hospitals rely on federal drug pricing program | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Compassion should guide improvements to Maine’s Death with Dignity law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Medicaid cuts would be politically disastrous for Republicans, nationally and here in Maine 🏛 Maine Beacon

Housing

Plans for affordable housing considered in Scarborough - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine lawmakers propose costly compromise on property taxes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Bill would prioritize youth mental health needs over incarceration at Long Creek 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s public defense system gets $3.5M boost, without governor’s support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

8 Investigates: Is Maine doing enough to crack down on sex trafficking? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Labor

Maine’s new paid family leave law faces several efforts to hamstring program 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Leadership urges lawmakers to give paid family and medical leave time before making changes 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Opinion: It’s time for a $20 minimum wage in Portland 🏛 Maine Beacon

LGBTQIA+

Girls’ sports in Maine should not exclude transgender competitors | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Explore the Maine Wildlife Park this season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Portland Head Light on a sunny winter night 🏛 Reddit

Capisic Pond Sunset Reflections, Portland, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Maine lawmakers consider automated crackdown on speeders in highway work zones 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine bill proposes automated speed trap program in turnpike work zones - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Democrat with national ties announces 2026 bid to unseat Susan Collins 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Democrat launches bid for Susan Collins’ Senate seat 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Democrat Jordan Wood launches challenge to Sen. Susan Collins 🏛 WMTW

Poll finds Mainers split on Trump and expecting a recession 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Privacy

Lines at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles remain long as Real ID deadline approaches 🏛 Maine Public

Public Safety

Meth overdoses surge in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Sea Dogs win second in a row - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Play ball! Hadlock Field crews are ready for another Sea Dogs season - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Nurse Blake - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Resurgam Music Festival 🏛 Visit Portland

Eco Adventure Day Camp 🏛 Visit Portland

Mother's Day Tea 🏛 Visit Portland

A Life Misspent 🏛 Visit Portland

Rachel Maddow 🏛 Visit Portland

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow sells out Portland appearance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Local Motives Showcase at Blue! 🏛 WMPG

Metal show at Geno's - Thursday, 4/24 - Coma Hole, Cetragore, Armus, Inertium 🏛 Reddit

Upcoming Events from the West End Neighborhood Association (WENA) 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Advocates rally for solutions for unhoused communities across the country 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Utilities

LETTERS: Electricity rates continue to be a burden on Mainers 🏛 The Town Line