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Morning Links - Sunday January 19, 2025

Sunday, January 19, 2025

City

Letter: Portland’s fire protection strategy needs work πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Portland’s Franklin Arterial plan ignores sea level πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine's iconic lighthouses face urgent threats from climate change, rising sea levels - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

New facility in South Portland to prep 10,000 meals daily πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Freeport Wood Bank opens for those in need trying to heat homes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Schools in Dayton are the latest district to go electric - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

MaineHousing awards $2 million to school systems to help homeless students - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Nature Connects: Expanding and securing public access to Maine’s great outdoors πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Third-Shift Thirst? 5 Portland, Maine, Bars Open in the Morning πŸ› WCYY

Guns

Our View: Maine Republicans hellbent on keeping gun lobby happy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Maine clinics see high demand for birth control ahead of Trump term πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Letter: Maine needs overdose prevention centers now πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

16-22 Pine Street πŸ› Portland House Stories

Housing

Another View: No Mainer should have to sell their home because of rising property taxes πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Some Capitol riot defendants allowed to travel to DC for Trump’s inauguration πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Survivors question fundraising integrity after Lewiston tragedy πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

How to get started with snowshoeing πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Haveyou ever heard a bobcat cry? πŸ› Bangor Daily News

An Abundance of Waterfowl πŸ› Boothbay Register

Photography

Kennebec ❀️ πŸ› Reddit

Fun times for a windy day in Maine… πŸ› Reddit

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Yesterday's Photo of Frozen Echo Lake on MDI πŸ› Reddit

Police

Police respond to shots fired in Kennedy Park πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Shots Fired in Kennedy Park Today; No Injuries or Arrests Reported πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Maine officials thought they spotted a drunk driver and ended up locating a stolen car πŸ› WMTW

Two men in custody after police chase in southern Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Opinion: Sen. Collins must reject flawed national security nominees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

People’s March draws hundreds of demonstrators to Portland City Hall πŸ› Portland Press Herald

In march to protect freedoms, Mainers show collective might ahead of Trump’s inauguration πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine groups march against Trump administration ahead of Inauguration Day - YouTube - WMTW-TV

The Maine Millennial: Braced for the second Trump inauguration, reflecting on the first πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Hey, Greenland, Mainers have your back πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: This Canadian is taking his tourism elsewhere πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Maine Celtics lose in overtime - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

New federal data shows Maine’s child welfare agency is moving against national trends πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Things to Do

Regnier, Sonenberg, οΌ† Brahms πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Galentines Day Party πŸ› Visit Portland

Ada Calhoun’s Crush: A Novel (in conversation with Caitlin Shetterly) πŸ› SPACE

Migration πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Free Valentines Dance Event @Definitve Brewing πŸ› Reddit

Unhoused

Warming Centers: Find a spot near you - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Morning Links - Saturday January 18, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Anti-Immigration

Opinion: Maine’s leaders must join fight against illegal immigration πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Maine housing program may be shuttered as number of asylum seekers declines πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills proposes 3-month limit on emergency housing assistance πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Civil Rights

Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment is the β€˜law of the land,’ contradicting archivist πŸ› Maine Morning Star

City

Clash over Munjoy Hill condo building could be resolved soon πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Long-awaited cleanup begins with the digging of a giant hole in Portland Harbor πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council still working to establish ethics commission - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City News Round Up: Friday, January 17, 2025 πŸ› City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Fall 2024 πŸ› Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Climate change impacts threaten future of Maine lighthouses πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Offshore wind a key feature of governor’s energy plan πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine still relies heavily on fossil fuels but calls zero-carbon goals β€˜achievable’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Wildfires put every US state on notice – Maine included πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Project Heat Telethon 2025 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Jackman snowmobiler 'Yamaha Dave' helps reunite lost beagle with its family - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Portland school board faces tough decision on coach's future amid ... πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland athletic director won’t be fired after reaching agreement with district πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland teacher accused of punching student cleared to keep his job πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

β€œMr. Murph” and Portland Schools Reach Agreement; Tonight’s Board Meeting Canceled πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

UMaine-led team develops more holistic way to monitor lobster industry πŸ› University of Maine

Mainers split on idea to ban cellphones in school - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Maine Department of Marine Resources begins first bay closures for scallop fishing πŸ› Maine Public

Message to Maine Lobster Industry from Commissioner of Marine Resources: Move Your Gear! πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Commissioner urges lobstermen to move gear from area with dozens of right whales πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Lobstermen urged to move gear off Portsmouth coast to protect whales πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Henry’s Public House Closing πŸ› Portland Food Map

Henry’s Public House to Close in February: A Farewell to an Old Port Favorite πŸ› Portland Old Port

Henry’s Public House closing in Old Port πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Blaze closing in Biddeford, launching new location in Greenville πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Just found that Maine Bagel shutdown. Hadn't been there in a few months and was craving their bagel this morning. πŸ› Reddit

Our guide to 81 happy hour specials in southern Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Roasty’s Review πŸ› Reddit

Guns

Maine Republicans push to repeal 72-hour gun waiting period - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Overdose prevention centers would do Portland a lot of good πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

This $12M oceanfront Maine home soldin 90 minutes πŸ› Bangor Daily News

An oceanside Kennebunkport home sells for record $12M in 90 minutes πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Standish man sentenced to 30 years in girlfriend’s death πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

State Theatre Stagehands and Technicians Vote to Unionize Portland Venue πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Disturbing theme emerges among survivors of Lewiston shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Survivors of Lewiston shooting say they're losing faith in outreach funds - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

LGBTQIA+

Letter: Grateful that the Maine Human Rights Commission sided with academic freedom πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Old Man Yells at Cloud

Letter: Remember when an Amato’s Italian cost 25c? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

What I’ve learned about hiking in extreme cold πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Amateur photographers pose risks to owl survival πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Photography

Over High Street this morning πŸ› Reddit

Politics

'A pragmatic man': Maine's new treasurer brings longtime business experience πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Collins, King should oppose OMB nominee πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins and Angus King will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins receives Army's highest public service honor - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Rep. Golden says universal tariffs will encourage switch to domestic manufacturing πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: What Mainers can expect from Trump administration tax policy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Maine's pro soccer team Hearts of Pine hosts soccer night in Lewiston - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Spinning Wampum: Reclaim-memorating the Treaty of Casco Bay as Wabanaki Practice πŸ› SPACE

King Kyote with Keenan Hendricks πŸ› SPACE

Cameron Whitcomb - Portland πŸ› State Theatre

A Band Of Brothers πŸ› Visit Portland

women in music, the influencers - Portland πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Jazz at the Movies presents Inside Scofield πŸ› WMPG

Weekend happenings: Kissing calves and sipping cocoa - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Tribal Sovereignty

From Selma to the Penobscot: A shared vision of justice πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Unhoused

Collins announces more than $22.6M for homeless services in Maine πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Vacationland

How Maine's iconic red hot dogs will survive FDA ban on Red 3 dye - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine's state parks were visited by more than 3 million people in 2024 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Afternoon Links - Friday January 17, 2025

Friday, January 17, 2025

Anti-Abortion Centers

Concerns raised about Maine’s β€˜crisis pregnancy centers’ πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Arts

β€œIMPOLITIC: Expressions of 2024” at Sidle House Gallery πŸ› Maine Art Scene

Asylum Seekers

State officials say transitional housing program for asylum seekers will likely wind down this year πŸ› Maine Public

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Coyote hangs out at Bates campus in Lewiston πŸ› Sun Journal

Business

LL Bean unveils massive tent store as flagship undergoes major renovations πŸ› Bangor Daily News

L.L.Bean sets up shop in giant tent while flagship store is renovated - YouTube - WMTW-TV

UMaine’s new forest bioproducts program critical to $22 million β€˜Tech Hub’ investment πŸ› University of Maine

Sauna businesses are steaming hot in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

Portland mayor warns city could lose millions in state funding for homeless services πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Future Friday: Housing Development Proposed for Thompson’s Point πŸ› Portland Old Port

Civil Rights

Civil rights in Maine face a challenging but hopeful future πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Climate Emergency

Trump seeks executive order to halt offshore wind until new interior secretary is confirmed πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: MainePERS is abetting climate crime πŸ› Portland Press Herald

A Year After Damaging Storms, Lincoln County Rebuilds and Prepares πŸ› The Lincoln County News

Maine lighthouses named to environmental watch list - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Draft horse Jules rescued by Biddeford firefighters after getting stuck on her side πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Opinion: Cape Elizabeth parents game the education system in vain πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

As Portland transitions away from PFAS-laden firefighting foam at the Jetport, lawmakers intend to make state follow πŸ› The Maine Monitor

A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires πŸ› Portland Press Herald

More than 75 right whales spotted off western Gulf of Maine this week πŸ› Maine Public

Over 75 right whales – 20% of endangered population – spotted off Maine coast πŸ› New England Cable News

NOAA withdraws proposal to protect endangered right whales, prompting frustration πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Cherryfield is one step closer to removing historic ice dam πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Maine Food οΌ† Dining News: Warren, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Biddeford, Cape Elizabeth, Newry, Camden, Kittery, Westbrook πŸ› Portland Food Map

Recent Closings: Rosemont Market – Munjoy Hill πŸ› Portland Old Port

Rosemont Market οΌ† Bakery on Munjoy Hill to close after 17 years πŸ› Bangor Daily News

How good do you think Portland's restaurant scene is ... - Yahoo πŸ› Yahoo

Guns

Republican proposal would repeal 72-hour wait on firearms purchases πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Opinion: Maine turns a corner on opioid crisis. Speed bumps remain. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine is particularly vulnerable to federal Medicaid cuts due to rural, aging population πŸ› Maine Morning Star

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Oakhurst Dairy 1950s οΌ† 2025 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Housing

Home values are expected to grow slowestin Maine’s priciest region πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Justice

Maine Superintendent of Consumer Credit Protection Announces $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Violations πŸ› State of Maine

Maine’s high court denies β€˜Good Samaritan’ appeal πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Former Maine deputy pleads not guilty to theft and burglary πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Former Cumberland deputy pleads not guilty to stealing more than $10K πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

State Theatre stagehands and technicians win union election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston mass shooting survivors and families say they're facing financial struggles πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

16 activities to do across Maine this winter πŸ› Maine Public

Photography

You too Portland… πŸ› Reddit

Wells Harbor πŸ› Reddit

The Marshall Lighthouse at Port Clyde πŸ› Reddit

Barred Owl πŸ› Reddit

Winter sunset at Kettle Cove πŸ› Reddit

Police

1 of 2 suspects in South Portland shooting in custody, ... πŸ› WMTW

Arrest made in shooting incident stemming from fight at Maine steakhouse πŸ› New England Cable News

Man arrested in shooting outside Maine sushi restaurant πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations πŸ› Maine Center for Economic Policy

The surprising details of Janet Mills’ prescription tax πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Janet Mills' plan to fill Maine's first budget hole in over a decade πŸ› Maine Public

Maine hospitals sound alarm about proposed cuts in Gov. Mills’ budget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Rep. Golden reintroduces proposal for 10% tariffs on imports as a supportive Trump takes office πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Why I’m sponsoring a 10 percent tariff on all imports πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Like Margaret Chase Smith, Susan Collins should stand up πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins must closely scrutinize Cabinet nominees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine’s 2nd District was a rare exception in polarized November election πŸ› Portland Press Herald

How Donald Trump’s β€˜day 1’ agenda would hit Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Social Safety Net

Letter: Years of action made a difference with Social Security fairness πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sports

Sea Dogs 2025 Coaching Staff Announced πŸ› Minor League Baseball

State

DHHS investigators find owner of Falmouth child care facility gave kids melatonin without permission πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: E-Rate is a lifeline for public libraries in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Preble Street works to bolster state's emergency preparedness - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine’s new violence prevention office begins work establishing data hub - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Maine Based Dancers Join Los Angeles Dance Company CONTRA-TIEMPO on stage at Merrill Auditorium πŸ› Portland Ovations

β€˜Antiques Roadshow’ to Make First-Time Stop in Maine with Visit to Boothbay πŸ› The Lincoln County News

This Quirky Road Trip Will Take You To 15 Of Maine's Most Unusual Museums πŸ› Family Destinations Guide

This Stunning 19th-Century Mansion In Maine Is Like Stepping Into A ... πŸ› Family Destinations Guide

Unhoused

Five school districts will share $2 million to prevent student homelessness πŸ› Maine Public

Utilities

Maine joins 21 other states asking Supreme Court to save affordable internet access program πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Vacationland

Maine State Parks Achieve Over Three Million Visitors in 2024 πŸ› State of Maine

What will happen to 'red snapper' hot dogs with the red dye ban? - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Voter Suppression

Voter ID referendum is unnecessary, expensive, and harmful to Maine voters πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Morning Links - Thursday January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Arts

Eleven Arts Programs in Maine’s First District Receiving NEA Funding Says Pingree πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Businness

Maine receives federal grant to boost innovation of forest-based products πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine gets $22M to boost development of new wood products πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

β€œLighthouses of Maine” named to the 2025 World Monuments Watch πŸ› American Lighthouse Foundation

Maine lighthouses added to list of endangered world cultural sites πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine’s lighthouses added to global list of endangered heritage sites πŸ› Portland Press Herald

South Portland launches resilient infrastructure projects, one year after historic storm πŸ› WGME

Maine snowmobile clubs are desperate for snow even as some trails open πŸ› Bangor Daily News

The lack of significant snowfall is putting a damper on winter activities in southern Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine's coastal communities heal as working waterfronts find support after storms πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Millennials keep finger skateboarding alive πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Artist raises thousands for charity through monthly paint-a-thons πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Portland school board delays vote on firing athletic director ... πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland middle school athletic director awaits decision after 8-hour termination hearing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine teacher accused of punching students asks for open hearing - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine schools went into lockout after someone mistook tire iron for an assault weapon πŸ› Bangor Daily News

South Portland School Department votes to revise hazing policies πŸ› WABI

There’s an urgent need for quality early care and education in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Environment

PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Nearly 500 acres of forest to be preserved in Somerset County πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: Maine is smart to make producers responsible for packaging waste πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Biden administration drops slowdown rule for ship speed limits aimed at saving right whales πŸ› Maine Public

Biden administration withdraws rules to protect endangered right whales from ship collisions πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine environmental advocates unveil priorities for new session πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Mayo Mill Dam Review committee to hold public meeting early next month πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Food and Drink

Rosemont Market οΌ† Bakery closing Munjoy Hill location πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Rosemont Market οΌ† Bakery on Munjoy Hill To Close January 31st πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Recent Closings: Rebel Munchies and Libations Closes Unexpectedly πŸ› Portland Old Port

Anneke Jans, Maine Craft Public House, East End Rosemont πŸ› Portland Food Map

Jordan’s Farm to take over Maxwell’s strawberry fields in Cape Elizabeth πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Taco Trio Moving Back To Original South Portland, Maine, Location πŸ› WJBQ

Pineland Farms seeks community input for new bagel flavor - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

Can we protect ourselves from gun violence? πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Health Care

Letter: Dental care sorely lacking for MaineCare patients πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Dental care program brings services to kids in Maine who need it πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

History

What is Maine's oldest lighthouse? The history of Portland Head Light πŸ› Seacoastonline

Housing

Housing First development approved for Portland πŸ› Maine Public

Justice

Cash App parent company agrees to $80M settlement πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work πŸ› Portland Press Herald

'It's never as simple as leaving': Sex trafficking in Maine πŸ› Boothbay Register

Labor

Social Security fix is a victory for public sector employees πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Advocates react to legal complaint filed against paid family and medical leave program πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Congress Approves Bill to Expand Outdoor Equity πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Photography

PHOTOS: A day on the ice πŸ› The Town Line

PHOTOS: Remembering the past summer πŸ› The Town Line

Police

Maine man accused of shooting his stepbrother πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine man arrested for shooting stepbrother in the leg πŸ› New England Cable News

Police arrest suspect in December shooting incident near Maine Mall πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Lawmakers aim to address transparency concerns over vague 'concept draft' bills πŸ› Maine Public

Taxes take center stage in budget debates πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine pharmacies and ambulances take cautious approach to Janet Mills’ tax proposals πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine must prevent β€˜catastrophic cuts’ to victim services πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Facing cuts, abuse survivors implore Maine lawmakers to bolster victim services funding πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Republicans stand firm against tax hikes in next budget. Democrats see move as 'really early' πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Energy Office deserves Cabinet status πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmaker challenges federal Real ID program with new bill - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Sens. Collins, King quiz Trump's spy chief nomination during low-key hearing πŸ› Maine Public

Sen. King questions Defense Secretary nominee over gender equality, rules of engagement - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Utterly unqualified:' Maine groups rallies against RFK Jr. nomination as DHHS Secretary - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Once again our honorable Senator Collin’s has covered herself in glory. πŸ› Reddit

Canadian officials warn against trade war during Maine visit πŸ› Bangor Daily News

People's March 1/18 - Augusta AND Portland πŸ› Reddit

Maine’s delegation welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

New England Revolution sign Scarborough grad - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Census suggests a new richest Portland suburb, fewer French Mainers πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

GoldenOak with special guest Cilla Bonnie LIVE STREAM πŸ› One Longfellow Square

Rick Price οΌ† Cidny Bullens πŸ› One Longfellow Square

Oysters + Bubbles | Class πŸ› Visit Portland

Cribbage Tournament this Sunday! Be there or get skunked! πŸ› Reddit

February 9th Portland Contra Dance πŸ› Reddit

Unhoused

MaineHousing awards $2M to combat student homelessness in 5 school systems πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Opinion: Voter suppression initiative uses Jim Crow-style playbook to get more power for Republicans πŸ› Maine Beacon

Morning Links - Wednesday January 15, 2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Arts

The Inside Vision film series brings the world to those inside prison walls πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

L.L.Bean to open Biddeford outlet πŸ› Portland Press Herald

New LL Bean outlet 'coming soon' to Maine city πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

City

Portland reviews proposal for new housing development at Thompson's Point - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad forced to close three months for construction πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

'Ice Dragon' helps clear ice at Portland's Deering Oaks Park - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Opinion: MainePERS continues to bet on fossil fuels πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Public hearing held for Portland teacher accused of punching student - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Cape Elizabeth principal says parents shared old tests with other families πŸ› Maine Public

Cape Elizabeth school officials investigate alleged cheating scheme involving parents - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Parents and students accused of sharing old classwork at Cape Elizabeth High School - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Dayton schools make full switch to electric buses πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

3 More Portland, Maine, Restaurants/Bars Permanently Closing πŸ› WCYY

Maine Craft Distilling closes Public House for the winter πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland ranked top 10 best food destination in the US. Here's why πŸ› Seacoastonline

Strawberries: Jordan's Farm picks up where Maxwell's Farm left off - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Guns

Letter: Can we protect ourselves from gun violence? πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Justice

Maine Supreme Court considers new rules for justice discipline πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

Maine Chamber and BIW challenge state paid family leave rule πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Chamber of Commerce, BIW sue Mills administration over paid family leave rules πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

U.S. House passes bill banning trans athletes from competing in women’s school sports πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Try to understand people who don’t fit into conventional gender categories πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

New rates at Baxter State Park start Wednesday πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Reporting and footage by Ari Snider. Find more on wild ice skating at mainepublic.org - YouTube - Maine Public

Photography

Sunrise while the bridge is up πŸ› Reddit

Billy’s Garden at Perkin’s Cove in Ogunquit πŸ› Reddit

The Lighthouse on the Marginal Way in Ogunquit πŸ› Reddit

Police

Portland duplex struck by gunfire for second time in 3 months πŸ› WGME

Portland home struck by gunfire for second time in three months - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Police investigating reports of shots fired in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland apartment building struck by multiple bullets overnight - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Man shoots step-brother in South Portland, police say πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Man seriously injured in South Portland shooting incident πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Man arrested for stealing sailboat from Portland marina, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine Speaker proposes bill to boost wages for direct care workers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Tobacco tax increase proposal unfairly targets working-class Mainers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Republicans blast proposed tax increases in Gov. Mills' budget πŸ› Maine Public

Maine Republicans vow to oppose any budget with tax increases πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills' budget plan faces criticism including some Dems voicing 'concerns' πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Gov. Janet Mills to detail budget plan in upcoming address πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Janet Mills is proposing these fee increases in her 2-year budget πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine victim service providers want stability in state budget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Funding shortfalls leave Maine victim services at risk πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine advocates, survivors call for more state funding for victims services amid federal shortfalls - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Legislature votes to restrict placeholder bills amid objections that changes don’t go far enough πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmakers set limits on vague placeholder bills πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utility committee backs Mills’ nominee for public advocate πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Gov. Mills' nominee for public advocate backed by lawmakers πŸ› Maine Public

State lawmakers say health secretary nominee RFK Jr. would threaten public health in Maine πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Protect Our Care Maine urges U.S. Senators to oppose RFK Jr. nomination πŸ› Maine Public

Jared Golden to represent Maine on House Committee on Natural Resources - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Visiting Maine, Canadian officials warn against trade war as Trump threatens tariffs πŸ› Maine Public

Angus King questions Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick in fiery hearing πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Angus King among senators to question Defense Secretary nominee - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions from Senate Armed Services Committee - YouTube - CBS 13 News

The Pressure Campaign to Get Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary πŸ› The New Yorker

Trump pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, grilled at lengthy confirmation hearing πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Sports

New England Revolution add Mainer to their squad - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

State

Governor Mills Applauds Maine Senate's Unanimous Confirmation of Joan Cohen as Commissioner of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation πŸ› State of Maine

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir suits up for new year with NASA flair - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

A Night to Remember: PMA’s Sea + Sky Winter Bash Soars to New Heights πŸ› Portland Old Port

The Live Music Guide: January 15th – 21st, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Weekend Guide: January 17th – January 20th, 2025 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Kevin Hart πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Nick Swardson: Toilet Head - Portland πŸ› State Theatre

β€˜Antiques Roadshow’ to make first stop in Maine for 30th tour πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Things To Do | Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, Public Baked Bean Supper, Celia Woodsmith + Jason Anick Trio πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Hello Portland!! Another eight weeks of improv classes are starting this Spring! (Sundays beginning March 2, 5-7pm @ Portland Media Center) Sign up if you'd like to learn about Longform Improv or hone your skills as a performer. No experience necessary, all are welcome. πŸ› Reddit

Voter Suppression

Potential voter ID referendum would also restrict absentee voting πŸ› Bangor Daily News