Morning Links - Wednesday January 29, 2025

Arts

Penobscot basket maker Theresa Secord wins national award πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Refugee Resettlement Update πŸ› Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Letter: Immigration in Maine is hardly a catastrophe πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Fidium promotes digital education as tool for equity, data privacy amid fiber access growth πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Buy Local

If you ever need to move a 9-foot gorilla statue, this gift shop has tips - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Utility concerns delay Passamaquoddy solar project πŸ› Maine Public

With Erosion Comes Need for Sustainable Trail Use and Design πŸ› Maine Audubon

Community

Upcoming β€˜Fuel Rally’ in Scarborough aims to help heat homes of neighbors in need πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Earthquake

Another, weaker, earthquake shakes same area off coast of York πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's earthquake: Unpacking the science and the risks πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Earthquake rattles parts of Maine πŸ› WGME

Second earthquake reported in same area off Maine coast within 2 days - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

More than 33,000 Mainers affected by PowerSchool data breach πŸ› Maine Public

More than 33,000 Mainers affected by school cyber breach πŸ› Portland Press Herald

More than 33,000 Maine residents affected by PowerSchool data breach - YouTube - WMTW-TV

More than 33,000 Mainers affected by PowerSchool data breach, new filing shows - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Brunswick residents concerned about plan to expand sludge digester - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Mimi Weissenborn on Top Chef πŸ› Portland Food Map

Southern Maine chef to compete on new season of β€˜Top Chef’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Pomelia Opens in Brunswick πŸ› Portland Food Map

Carter’s Greenmarket Closing; Other Changes for Businesses At 18 Elm Street πŸ› The Gorham Times

Guns

Janet Mills defends her controversial budget and criticizes β€˜red flag’ referendum πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills' addresses the red flag proposal during State of the Budget address - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Health Care

Trump’s funding pause strikes Medicaid websites across the US πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Planned Parenthood calls Trump's global gag rule β€˜dangerous’ - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Robert Kennedy is the wrong person for the job when people’s health is on the line πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: RFK Jr.’s confirmation will threaten Mainers’ lives πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

USM Civil War Project Looking for Help πŸ› The Gorham Times

Housing

Maine housing authorities can’t access funds after Donald Trump freezes grants πŸ› Bangor Daily News

New report outlines how Maine can increase housing production πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Read the report recommending how Maine can build more housing πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine lawmakers get sobering recommendations to create new housing before 2030 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

We’re working with Rep. Cheryl Golek on a bill to protect people who live i… πŸ› Bluesky - Maine People's Alliance

Justice

Maine supreme court strikes down law that allowed civil lawsuits for decades-old sexual abuse claims πŸ› Maine Public

Maine supreme court rules 2021 child sex abuse law is unconstitutional πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's highest court strikes down removal of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Man to serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 2008 Portland homicide - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Labor

Can businesses with existing paid family leave programs avoid Maine's new payroll tax? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

LGBTQIA+

Letter: Executive order on genders is an abuse of power πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Walk off cabin fever with these winter treks πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Take a crack at ice climbing in the Camden Hills πŸ› Bangor Daily News

β€œDuck”-ing Maine’s Winter πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Snowy Owls in Winter 2024/25 πŸ› Maine Audubon

A Moment of Awe πŸ› Portland Trails

Photography

Midnight 1/20/2025 πŸ› Reddit

I see your adorable Puppy, and raise you two adorable Puppies ♠️ πŸ› Reddit

Kennebunkport πŸ› Reddit

Wood Island Lighthouse in Saco πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Letter: Ethics questions should not be political πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Legislative Republicans oppose new taxes, increased fees in state budget πŸ› Bangor Daily News

2025 State of the Budget Address - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gov. Mills delivers State of the Budget address - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Gov. Mills delivers State of the Budget address - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Watch: Gov. Mills calls on lawmakers to compromise in annual address πŸ› Portland Press Herald

WATCH: In budget speech, Gov. Mills urges lawmakers to work together on spending plan πŸ› Maine Public

Acknowledging β€˜pain and frustration,’ Mills defends proposed cuts and tax hikes in budget πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Governor Mills: Coming Together to Pass a Balanced Budget Will Be Hard Work -- But We've Done It Before πŸ› State of Maine

Day care providers raise alarm about Gov. Mills' budget proposal - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Trump's attempt to freeze federal aid causes confusion and concern in Maine πŸ› Maine Public

Gov. Mills said she’s β€˜deeply concerned’ about Trump administration spending freeze πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Uncertainty rattles Maine after Donald Trump orders freeze on government funding πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Hiring freeze, executive orders create uncertainty for federal workers in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Governor Mills' Statement on Trump Administration's Pause on Federal Funding πŸ› State of Maine

Watch: Angus King calls Trump’s federal loan freeze β€˜unconstitutional’ πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins calls Trump’s federal aid freeze β€˜far too sweeping’ πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Pingree: Federal Funding Freeze an Unprecedented and Unlawful Assault on Congressional Power πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Maine leaders voice concern over Trump's attempt to freeze federal funding πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine leaders and groups concerned about potential funding freeze - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine joins multistate lawsuit against federal funding freeze πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Judge suspends Trump funding freeze as Maine, other states challenge order’s legality πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Seeking Sen. Collins’ position on tax cuts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Group of Maine lawmakers trying to block Sears Island wind port πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Social Safety Net

Mainers’ heating assistance in limbo amid freeze on federal funds πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Weekend Guide: January 31st – February 2nd, 2025 πŸ› Portland Old Port

The Live Music Guide: January 29th – February 4th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Drew and Ellie Holcomb - Portland πŸ› State Theatre

Cold Cave with Buzzkull πŸ› SPACE

La Luz πŸ› SPACE

little house creates πŸ› SPACE

Kathleen Edwards πŸ› One Longfellow Square

Utilities

Maine Senate confirms former state lawmaker, brewery owner as new public advocate πŸ› Maine Morning Star


Morning Links - Tuesday January 28, 2025

Arts

Portland Ballet goes to Colby College. The assignment? Create a new work from scratch. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

ILAP Community Update: More Immigration News from Week One πŸ› Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

Maine faith leader responds to new immigration directive πŸ› Maine Beacon

Brunswick 'ICE raids' are just rumors, police say πŸ› Portland Press Herald

U.S. Border Patrol installs barriers in northern Maine to help curb illegal crossings - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Business

Indoor mini-golf course, bar and restaurant on tap for Marginal Way in Portland πŸ› Mainebiz

Buy Local

Empire Comedy Club brings laughs and entertainment to Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

A year of extremes: 2024 was Maine’s hottest on record πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Once poised to lead in offshore wind, Maine has stumbled πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's offshore wind ambitions: Big ideas tempered by setbacks and competition πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Questions about how updated definition of β€˜coastal wetland’ would impact landowners, developers πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Nature-based Shoreline Rules Protect Maine’s Waterways πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Opinion: Solar power not to blame for Mainers’ rising electricity bills πŸ› Portland Press Herald

1 year later: Popham Beach still recovering from historic storm surge - YouTube - CBS 13 News

CMP Corridor

Delays to NECEC project in Maine will cost Massachusetts ratepayers more than $500M πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Supporting survivors of trafficking πŸ› Preble Street

The Telling Room in Portland, Maine | On A Mission to Amplify Young Voices πŸ› New England

Fundraiser for Maine Needs at Portland House of Pizza πŸ› Reddit

Earthquake

3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Offshore earthquake shakes southern Maine and other parts of New England πŸ› Maine Public

Earthquake shakes New England. Did you feel it? πŸ› New England Cable News

β€˜Trees were shuddering': Reaction to the earthquake off coast of Maine πŸ› New England Cable News

Maine earthquake: Shaking felt from Boston to Portland in New England πŸ› CNN

How common are earthquakes in Maine? πŸ› WMTW

Earthquake reported off coast of York County πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Earthquake rattles Maine and beyond πŸ› Saco Bay News

Rare Maine earthquake leaves Harpswell unscathed πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Maine earthquake: USGS reports magnitude 3.9 quake off York coast - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits off coast of southern Maine, USGS says - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Earthquake rattles parts of Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine earthquake shakes webcam on Appledore Island - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine's first earthquake of 2025 one of state's most powerful in last 30 years - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Earthquake in Maine | Where it hit and where it could be felt - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Maine #earthquake #maine #surprise - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Maine earthquake rattles webcam - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Earthquakes are common in Maine, but they oftentimes go unfelt - YouTube - WMTW-TV

See and hear Maine earthquake on crib cam - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Monday's earthquake was fifth-strongest in Maine history, experts say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Did you feel the earthquake? Magnitude 3.8 quake rattles Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Why does Maine get earthquakes? - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fast facts about 3.8M earthquake off Maine coast - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits off York Harbor, Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'I felt the whole building shake:' Mainers shaken up by earthquake off coast of York - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Mainers shaken up by earthquake off coast of York - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Earthquake in Maine πŸ› Reddit

Education

Gorham High School students sent home after threatening voicemail πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Gorham High students dismissed early due to threatening voicemail - YouTube - WMTW-TV

UMaine awarded $1.8M to research tick mitigation through invasive plant removal πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine DOE Commissioner seeks EPA aid amid electric school bus issues - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Still reeling from PFAS spill, Brunswick residents push back on plans for sludge treatment plant πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Residents discuss proposed digester upgrades at Brunswick Landing - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fearing flight hazards, bill would end some habitat protections at Maine airports πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine airports seek exemption from wildlife protection laws πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Mining company to sell some land in Penobscot County πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Rooted Heart Cafe οΌ† Apothecary πŸ› Portland Food Map

New restaurant Vesta opens in North Yarmouth with Mediterranean comfort cuisine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Social work is at the heart of the MaineHealth πŸ› Preble Street

Maine researchers monitor Trump administration’s pause on health communications πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Insurrection

U.S. Senate Dems push for vote on condemning Trump Jan. 6 pardons πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Justice

Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Criminal justice reform focus of five legislative bills πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Man sentenced to 15 years for 2008 Portland homicide πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

DOE responds to executive order on gender - YouTube - WMTW-TV

PRIE update: Looks like Brewer's up πŸ› Reddit

Outdoors

Where to go cross-country skiing in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Guide Mondays: Nighttime adventure in Old Town - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

My Maine This Week: Baxter State Park by Mark Fochesato πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Post earthquake Springvale sunset πŸ› Reddit

Nubble Lighthouse πŸ› Reddit

Nubble Lighthouse in Winter πŸ› Reddit

Puppy πŸ› Reddit

Moose Pond winter sunset πŸ› Reddit

Marsh Sunset on the Quiet Side August 2021 πŸ› Reddit

The Golden Road (but make it cinematic) πŸ› Reddit

The Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde in late afternoon πŸ› Reddit

Politics

State budget cuts could mean higher taxes in Portland, council says πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland city leaders work to navigate budget concerns πŸ› WGME

Portland officials say state budget cuts could impact property taxes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland Deserves a Fair Tax Systemβ€”Here’s How We Get There πŸ› Kate Sykes for District 5

Mills to deliver State of the Budget address on Tuesday evening πŸ› Maine Public

Gov. Mills set to deliver annual address to Legislature. Here’s what to look for. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

What to watch for as Janet Mills pitches her $11.6B budget to lawmakers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Watch: Janet Mills delivers Maine’s State of the Budget Address πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainers object to proposed program cuts ahead of governor’s budget address πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Advocates outline concerns about plan to reduce child care worker stipends πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Maine can achieve economic fairness πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Democratic Party elects new leadership aiming to β€˜unite all corners of the state’ πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine Democrats choose new party leaders πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Democrats choose new party leaders πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Higher taxes on cigarettes will benefit Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden and Donald Trump’s tariff plans would harm Mainers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Here’s a look at the busy week ahead for Trump’s Cabinet nominees πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Trump, trade, and immigration: What might be in store for Maine? πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Some island-based EMT's criticize state plan to dock ferries overnight on mainland πŸ› Maine Public

Trump halts efforts to treat and track diseases. People will suffer. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sports

Sea Dogs Partner with Red Cross to Host Valentine's Day ... πŸ› Minor League Baseball

State

Did you hear that Direct File is now available in Maine?? Starting today, y… πŸ› Bluesky - Maine People's Alliance

Things to Do

Jack's Mannequin - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

An Evening with Winemaker Michele D’Aprix πŸ› Rosemont Market

French Winemakers in Maine πŸ› Rosemont Market

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse πŸ› SPACE

Going 2 Hell, Bmola, TheWorst πŸ› SPACE

Kevin James πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

WMPG Mardi Gras Cajun Cookin’ Contest returns! Tuesday 3/4/2025 from 11am- 2pm πŸ› WMPG

Studio 51 οΌ† WMPG present a Karaoke/Open Mic Night – Thursday Feb. 6th πŸ› WMPG

Local Event: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA - Portland πŸ› Patch

Winter goat yoga brings business and fitness to Smiling Hill Farm πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

The week of January 27th Part 2 πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Noise

Tuesday, January 28th *Underlining represents Maine based musicians #portl… πŸ› Bluesky - Portland Noise

‼️New book club alert‼️ WTF book club will be focusing on a different bizar… πŸ› Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

Tribal Sovereignty

Wabanaki Alliance: Trump comments on birthright citizenship 'extremely troubling' πŸ› Maine Public

Tribe's revenue from online sports betting stirs questions πŸ› Quoddy Tides

Unhoused

We all need a safe place to call home πŸ› Preble Street

Utilities

Maine Senate confirms Heather Sanborn as state’s public advocate πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

An All-Female Snow-Sculpting Team Is Carving Out a Niche πŸ› Down East

This Maine spot is one of the best places in the world for a proposal πŸ› Boston.com

Maine’s largest ice fishing derby shatters attendance records πŸ› The County

Hundreds come out for Long Lake 20th anniversary ice fishing derby πŸ› The County


Morning Links - Monday January 27, 2025

Arts

How the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles came home to Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

Barber Shop to Replace Rosemont Market οΌ† Bakery on Hill πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

City

Portland landowner balks at Downeaster train station proposal πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Welcome to the District Five Insider, a newsletter about the big decisions… πŸ› Kate Sykes for District 5

Climate Emergency

Our View: Maine is a casualty of Trump opposition to offshore wind energy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Donald Trump’s wind order puts Maine’senergy future in question πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Do the Little Things – They Matter! πŸ› American Lighthouse Foundation

Letter: Dangerous to backpedal on energy progress πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Portland-area repair fairs offer fixing for free πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Mainers unite to fix items and build skills at Ripe to Repair event in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Uncertainty over immigration enforcement raises concerns in Maine schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Lawmakers to propose bills addressing toxic firefighting foam πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mining company to sell over 3,000 acres in Penobscot County πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Court ruling delays action on aging Ellsworth dams πŸ› Maine Public

Maine DEP announces funding for dune restoration projects - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Let us guide you through happy hour specials across southern Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

To Abstain in Portland, Maine: Where to Find Craft Mocktails πŸ› Portland Old Port

Happy hour-maxxing: An Old Port bar crawl that gets you more for less πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's craft beer industry slows as growth stabilizes after decade-long boom πŸ› WGME

Guns

Letter: Gun waiting period should not be reversed πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Firearm rights are under continued assault in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback photos: Winter in Portland in the ’50s and ’60s πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Could Maine’s Katherine Cornish be pardoned today? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Group issues recommendations to address long hospital ER stays for Maine children πŸ› Maine Public

Letter: Maine legislators must support family planning πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Insurrection

Letter: Maine senators were right about Jan. 6 pardon πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Letter: Maine’s shoreline should be open to all πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Letter: BIW bites hand that feeds it with family leave lawsuit πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

What do Trump’s executive orders mean for LGBTQ+ Mainers? πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Photography

Sunday Photos: January 25th, 2025 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

View from Sand Beach πŸ› Reddit

Mossy Wonderland πŸ› Reddit

Bass Harbor πŸ› Reddit

Wonderland Mist πŸ› Reddit

Moody Jordan Pond πŸ› Reddit

Lots of Love for Valley Cove πŸ› Reddit

Timelapse of fog coming in over Bass Harbor πŸ› Reddit

Fall Cliffs πŸ› Reddit

Jordan Pond πŸ› Reddit

Thunder hole πŸ› Reddit

The view from Beech Mountain toward Blue Hill: πŸ› Reddit

From a trip in 2021 πŸ› Reddit

Dogs Love Acadia Too πŸ› Reddit

Cobblestone Bridge on a late fall morning πŸ› Reddit

Some photos from a past trip to Isle au Haut. πŸ› Reddit

Five Islands, Georgetown, ME πŸ› Reddit

Bubble Pond πŸ› Reddit

Perspective πŸ› Reddit

The view from Ship Harbor Trail πŸ› Reddit

Fall 2023 Acadia Photography Workshop πŸ› Reddit

Castine Sunrises πŸ› Reddit

Winter woods walks! πŸ› Reddit

Ship Harbor Trail πŸ› Reddit

Various pics from a fall trip with my friend, October 2024. πŸ› Reddit

The big dipper framed between Bernard and St Sauveur at Long Pond, and the Milky Way above, desperately edited to look as close to how it did to my eyes. πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Bipartisan tax break for retirees on the chopping block πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Which taxes would increase under Gov. Mills’ budget proposal? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter to the Editor: Governor Janet Mills’ Fiscal Leadership and Budget Expansion πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Opinion: Maine Right to Repair law is worth celebrating, defending πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Group rallies in Portland against some of Trump's recent executive orders - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Social Safety Net

Opinion: Social Security Fairness Act will be tricky to implement πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Half Waif live in Portland, new indie folk from Mainer Schmoon πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Comic Kevin Hart, Portland Sea Dogs and Billy Idol with Joan Jett πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Spend time with Irish storytellers, the Lost and Found vintage market or pianist Jeeyoon Kim πŸ› Portland Press Herald

haydn, beethoven, οΌ† boulogne - Portland πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Heroscape Learn-to-Play this Saturday in Westbrook, Maine! πŸ› Reddit

Winter goat yoga brings business and fitness to local Maine farm - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Utilities

Some Mainers frustrated over high demand and delivery delays for heating oil and propane - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Vacationland

Maine’s largest ice fishing derby shatters attendance record πŸ› Bangor Daily News


Morning Links - Sunday January 26, 2025

Arts

Grime Studios in Portland sees rent increase, faces $30K funding gap πŸ› WGME

Asylum Seekers

'We are a nation of laws:' Maine AG challenges Trump's order on birthright citizenship - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Business

Maine is a proving ground for commercial chaga farming πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

South Portland hosts 'Repair Fair' to help extend life for broken items πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Repair Fair hosted in South Portland to combat waste - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

Westbrook School Department letter regarding Trump executive order to allow immigration enforcement actions to take place in schools and places of worship πŸ› Reddit

Food and Drink

Anthony's Italian Kitchen in Portland closing next month - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Food οΌ† Dining News: Northport, Yarmouth, Wiscasset, Waterville πŸ› Portland Food Map

History

A Look Back to Maine's First Portland On Tap, 10 Years Ago πŸ› WCYY

Insurrection

Maine man pardoned for role in Jan. 6 riot speaks at Topsham church πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

The evolution of ice cleats involves Maine and the Vikings πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Want to give Maine wildlife a hand? Here’s how. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Photography

On Capisic Pond πŸ› Reddit

Quiet snowy sunset on the marsh, Scarborough πŸ› Reddit

Vaughan Woods, Hallowell's Hobbit Land πŸ› Reddit

Politics

How Maine’s legislature works πŸ› The Maine Monitor

These are 31 bills to watch in the 132nd Legislature πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief after Vance breaks tie vote in U.S. Senate πŸ› Maine Morning Star

U.S. Senate advances Noem’s nomination to head Department of Homeland Security πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Things to Do

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays: Music of The Beatles + More for Kids πŸ› Tixr - Portland House of Music

Amiright record release with Space Camp, Pond 1000, and Otis πŸ› SPACE

ESPRESSIVO! Piano Quartet πŸ› Portland Ovations

Life Be Lifin’ Starring MonΓ©t X Change πŸ› Portland Ovations

CONTRA-TIEMPO β€œjoyUS justUS” πŸ› Portland Ovations

Drag Storytime - February 2 πŸ› Portland Ovations

Dance Workshop with CONTRA-TIEMPO πŸ› Portland Ovations

Drag Storytime - February 8 πŸ› Portland Ovations

β€œThe Cher Show” πŸ› Portland Ovations

Drag Storytime - February 22 πŸ› Portland Ovations

Vacationland

Mainers embrace the cold at Camden Winterfest πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine


Morning Links - Saturday January 25, 2025

Asylum Seekers

ILAP Community Update: Trump Administration’s Initial Actions on Immigration πŸ› Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

Maine school districts preparing for possible visits from immigration enforcement πŸ› Maine Public

Schools and churches in Maine prepare for possible ICE raids πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine school districts offer guidance about possible ICE actions πŸ› WMTW

Federal immigration changes for schools worry Maine parents πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Resettlement groups in Maine adapt to uncertainty after Trump suspends refugee admissions πŸ› Maine Public

Buy Local

β€œRough οΌ† Tumble” Features Unique Leather Bags Plus in Old Port Boutique πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

City

$27 million project underway in Portland Harbor - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Maine’s offshore wind ambitions: Big ideas tempered by setbacks and competition πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Once poised to lead on offshore wind, Maine has stumbled πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Opinion: Coastal living may endanger your life πŸ› Portland Press Herald

After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine DEP announces funding for sand dune restoration to combat coastal storms - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

WWII veteran and native Mainer celebrates 103rd birthday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Jackman snowmobiler 'Yamaha Dave' helps reunite lost beagle with its family πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Portland turns to adult ed students to help solve school bus driver shortage - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: Cape Elizabeth parents let teachers and students down πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Mining company to sell some land in Penobscot County πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Conservation Law Foundation sues aquaculture company for pollution πŸ› Maine Public

Maine’s marine resources chief urges boaters to avoid right whales, pauses some enforcement πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine children should play sports on real grass πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Big turnout at Anthony’s today πŸ› Reddit

Guns

Maine police continue increased use of yellow flag law after Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Gun safety advocates push for new 'red flag' law in Maine, - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Housing

Key Takeaways from Thursday's Public Hearing on LD 209 πŸ› Amjambo Africa

Maine saw a 15 percent surge in December home sales πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine home sales and prices see double-digit increase in December - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine home prices hit a new high in 2024. Don’t expect them to come down. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The proposal that turned their Maine home into a tourist attraction πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Insurrection

Maine Republicans to host pardoned Jan. 6 rioter at β€˜Patriot Story’ event πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Republican county committees to hold event spotlighting Mainer pardoned for January 6th riot πŸ› Maine Public

Justice

ACLU, state conclude arguments in indigent defense trial πŸ› Maine Public

A Maine judge might release people without lawyers from jail πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Trial over Maine's infringement on Sixth Amendment rights wraps up - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Bill would give Legislature control over future state investigations πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Augusta man arrested at school board meeting won’t be charged πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Equality Maine hopes to support LGBTQ+ community in Maine with Pres. Trump in office - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Media

A new era for BDN opinion πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Saco River at the West Buxton-Hollis bridge πŸ› Reddit

Reposting my Bug Light shot in this new sub πŸ› Reddit

Hi, glad to be here πŸ› Reddit

Some sea smoke yesterday at the Lincolnville ferry terminal πŸ› Reddit

Trotally ME πŸ› Reddit

Bald Eagle perched under a blue sky πŸ› Reddit

St. Martins in the Field, Biddeford Pool πŸ› Reddit

Belfast Bay this morning. πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Letter: Decades of work paid off for Susan Collins πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins, Angus King back Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: Say no to tariffs that would devastate Maine’s industries πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaking vote πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins questions legality of Trump birthright citizenship order - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Letter: Maine and other states should join Denmark or Canada πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

First avian flu case of the year detected in Kennebunk πŸ› WMTW

Social Safety Net

Winter freeze drives urgent demand for heating aid in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Choose a drag show or several theater offerings πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Soundtrack to a Coup d’État πŸ› SPACE

Gost with Dead Register πŸ› SPACE

Allie Sherlock πŸ› One Longfellow Square

Join us in welcoming Sarah Perry here to discuss her latest book SWEET NOTH… πŸ› Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

Embrace the cold in Maine with weekend activities on the ice - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Vacationland

Going down Maine's Camden Snow Bowl Toboggan Chute #maine #winter #sledding #snow #tobogganing - YouTube - Bangor Daily News