Morning Links - Wednesday April 30, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Arts

Good Theater in Portland has a new home and a fresh start 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Maine gives lobstermen a chance to inform future of fishery 🏛 Portland Press Herald

L.L. Bean sets date for Biddeford opening 🏛 Saco Bay News

Maine Lawmaker Files Bill to Simplify Adult Use Marijuana Regulations, Including Removing Purchase Limits 🏛 Marijuana Herald

City

Portland tables moratorium on new music venues 🏛 Maine Public

Proposed Portland Music Hall fuels community debate on safety 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Civil Rights

Maine advocates push back against federal plan for autism registry - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Offshore wind report requested by Republicans debunks anti-wind arguments 🏛 Maine Beacon

Community

South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth food pantries team up to meet growing need 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

Trump's haphazard tariff scheme clouds Maine revenue outlook 🏛 Maine Public

Maine and 2 dozen states sue Trump administration over AmeriCorps cuts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Science groups warn Trump's immigration crackdown and funding cuts could undermine STEM fields 🏛 Maine Public

Why my recent town halls give me hope 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Angus King echoes Margaret Chase Smith in speech on Donald Trump 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. King sounds alarm over Trump 'ignoring the Constitution' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

In Senate speech, Angus King invokes Margaret Chase Smith’s ‘Declaration,’ warns of current ‘crisis’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Reckless NOAA cuts endanger Maine | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine must not lose sight of the power of libraries | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Leaders must act to reclaim our democracy | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Trump’s economic policies have no direction | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers reflect on the first 100 days of Trump’s second term 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine domestic violence advocates say they need more state funding in the face of federal uncerta... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

Cape Elizabeth School Department referred to ethics commission over referendum ads - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: Support technical, arts education programs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Portland City Council passes grant to remove contaminated soil at Fitzpatrick Stadium - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Some Mainers face lasting pain as the battle with PFAS unfolds in a new book - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Awards $3 Million for Research to Support Farmers Impacted by PFAS 🏛 State of Maine

Camden lawmaker proposes increase in state fines for improper pesticide use 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Rambler Cafe to Launch at Rwanda Bean’s Deering Center Location 🏛 Portland Old Port

Loco Taco Now Open 🏛 Portland Food Map

Ocotillo offers plenty of excellent reasons to get up and eat brunch 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Enjoy a taste of Italy in Maine at Tipo Restaurant in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

New Poll suggests Maine voters support gun secure storage laws 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Housing

Midcoast town taking on housing shortage thanks to local donations - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Maine Supreme Court rejects appeal from South Portland teen accused in school shooting plot - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Labor

Business groups urge lawmakers to change paid family medical leave law 🏛 Maine Public

May Day Workers March – Starts at USM to Congress Square Park in the Afternoon 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

LGBTQIA+

Let’s build the kind of Maine where everyone is treated fairly | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Behind the scenes at the Maine Wildlife Park | Borealis Season Two Extras - YouTube - Maine Public

Photography

Such a beautiful day 🏛 Reddit

Police

Businesses in Portland’s Monument Square say safety concerns are growing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Monument Square residents, business owners plead for help from city of Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Residents voice safety concerns about Monument Square - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Two 18-year-olds arrested in armed robbery at Bug Light on Easter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Two teens charged in connection with South Portland robbery 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Two arrested for alleged assault, robbery at South Portland's Bug Light Park 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Body found in Portland attic identified as man missing for months 🏛 WMTW

Body found in Grant Street attic identified as missing Portland man 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Missing Maine man found dead in attic 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nonprofit supplies life-saving ballistic vests to K-9 units across Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Falmouth approves $73.45 million combined school, town budget 🏛 Portland Press Herald

North Yarmouth town budget comes with 6% spending increase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Republicans push bill to eliminate property taxes for seniors - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine lawmakers vote to limit governor’s choices for rare Senate vacancies 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine lawmakers smooth over chicken debate sparked by Laurel Libby 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Seppala Siberian becomes Maine’s state dog 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Republican leader says it would be 'absolutely insane' to primary Sen. Collins - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Public Safety

Vehicle catches fire inside storage building in Portland neighborhood - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Fire marshals searching Portland property after fatal fire 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Deadly Portland fire now being investigated by federal agents - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: April 30th – May 6th, 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Pink Martini - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

An Evening with Amy Grant - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Maine Public State of the Art Sunday, April 27: Nathalie Joachim 🏛 Maine Public

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens for 2025 season on May 1 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

We are so excited to be hosting the book launch of LIFE AND ART, the new es… 🏛 Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

Maine Things To Do: Fiddlehead Festival, Cinco de Mud Hole, Drumming Up Wishes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

Legislature to consider improvements to ferry service after summer disruptions 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Public transportation advocates push measures to expand transit options in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Unhoused

TAKE ACTION TO KEEP ALL PORTLAND SHELTERS OPEN 🏛 Preble Street

Biddeford sees success addressing homelessness as Portland grapples with possible setbacks 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'It's open to anybody': Biddeford partners with nonprofit to alleviate homelessness - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Vacationland

Maine’s iconic 207 area code will last at least another 20 years 🏛 Bangor Daily News

207: Maine's singular area code expected to remain until 2045 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine