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Afternoon Links - Tuesday January 14, 2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Arts

Collective Marks: Six Years of Print Jam πŸ› SPACE

Photographer captures portraits of American bedrooms as uniquely intimate spaces πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

ILAP Community Information Session: What Immigrants Need to Know Right Now πŸ› Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

Business

LL Bean to open new outlet in Biddeford - YouTube - WMTW-TV

City

Portland City Council, school board discuss who should be subject to ethics oversight πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City of Portland looks to fill several vacancies on committees and boards - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Marketplace for heat pumps will heat up πŸ› Mainebiz

Climate-proofing Maine's working waterfront πŸ› Mainebiz

Storm Recovery Resources πŸ› Island Institute

Applications due this week for 2nd round of January storm relief funds - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Electricity cooperative for Maine islands gets nearly $9 million for renewable energy expansion πŸ› Maine Public

Five Entities in District 1 Receive Federal Funding for Clean Energy Says Congresswoman Pingree πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Homeowners insurance premiums in Maine rise due to natural disasters, property values - YouTube - CBS 13 News

How high tides and unusual winds led to historic flooding in January 2024 - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Working waterfronts still rebuilding one year after devastating storms - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

One year ago: Second of two historic storms hits Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Camp Ellis still rebuilding after last year's devastating storms - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine coastal communities brace for uncertain future amid worsening storms - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

South Portland launches resilient infrastructure projects, one year after historic storm - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Parent University: Pre Kindergarten Program Application Process January 8, 2025 - YouTube - Portland Public Schools, Maine

South Portland School Department votes to revise hazing policies - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Parents accused in alleged cheating scandal at Cape Elizabeth High School πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Cape Elizabeth parents shared old tests, principal says πŸ› Portland Press Herald

β€˜The Maine Question’ explores hazing, on campus and beyond πŸ› University of Maine

State-funded University of Maine System research and development generates record rate of return πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Environment

Yarmouth councilors approve removal of dams on Royal River πŸ› Maine Public

Food and Drink

Little Brother Chinese Food closes in South Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

3 Maine Ice Bars to Chill at This Winter πŸ› Down East

Maine Craft Distilling closing for winter πŸ› Reddit

Sustainable seafood at Mr. Tuna - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Enrollment in Maine's online insurance marketplace surpasses last year's numbers πŸ› Maine Public

Speaker of Maine House unveils bill to ease health care workforce shortage πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Hundreds of apartments proposed for Thompson’s Point πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine real estate mostly unaffected by commission changes πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Optimistic outlook for continued affordable housing ... πŸ› Mainebiz

Don’t bet on $500 apartments at the decaying Bangor Mall πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Bangor residents are second group in Maine to purchase mobile home park under new state law πŸ› Maine Public

'I just feel so happy!' Residents of Bangor mobile home park vote to buy property πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

ACLU asks court to consider releasing people from jail until state can provide counsel πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Suspects in Morrill's Corner shooting cleared to talk with each other - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Labor

Minimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Outdoors

Portland Parks and Recreation Department offers outdoor activities this winter - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Guide Mondays: Preparing for winter fun - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Get ready for the best view of the Wolf Moon - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Photography

Nonantum Resort Lighthouse, Kennebunkport, ME πŸ› Reddit

A beach fisherman waiting for the fishing rod to bend πŸ› Reddit

Snow storm photo dump πŸ› Reddit

Fisherman’s Sunrise πŸ› Reddit

Brian Bechard captured this snowy owl on video on the southern Maine coast (January 13, 2025) - YouTube - Maine Public

My Maine This Week: Snowy Owl by Ted Anderson πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Police

Portland police investigate shots fired into building πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Another Maine apartment building was shot up πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Police investigating reports of shots fired in Portland πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Multiple Shots Fired into Duplex on Eleanor Street Late Last Night πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Portland Man Arrested for Theft of a Yacht at Exclusive Fore Points Marina πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Man accused of stealing Maine sailboat πŸ› Bangor Daily News

A sailboat was stolen from a Portland marina. Its owner spotted it in Casco Bay. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland man arrested for alleged boat theft πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine musician gets stolen drums back in elaborate sting operation πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine man arrested after allegedly breaking into 17-year-old girl’s room πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Teen arrested in Chebeague Island home invasion investigation πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

State GOP Party Elects New Chair πŸ› Maine Public

Retired police officer selected as new chair of Maine Republican Party πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Legislature eyes campaign finance reforms as courts weigh voter-backed referenda πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Mills' budget proposes increasing the cigarette tax for first time in 20 years πŸ› Maine Public

Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Proposed cigarette tax increase draws praise and concern πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public health advocates praise Gov. Mills' tobacco tax proposal; others see it as an undue burden on smokers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine lawmakers want state to stop issuing Real ID cards πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Susan Collins stands up for public servants πŸ› Bangor Daily News

U.S. Senate hearing on Interior nominee postponed until Thursday πŸ› Maine Morning Star

What if all states split their Electoral College votes for president? πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Opinion: Bath Iron Works’ destroyers prove their mettle in Red Sea crisis πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Jared Golden votes yes on HR 23, defunding οΌ† sanctioning the ICC for having investigated Israel πŸ› Reddit

Sen. Angus King co-sponsors bill to keep health care costs down - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

North Yarmouth woman suffers 'serious injuries' in Portland crash πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

State

Governor Mills Announces State of Maine Deploying Firefighting Crews to Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts πŸ› State of Maine

Mainers headed to Los Angeles to help fight wildfires πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine firefighters join wildfire battle in Southern California πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine will deploy firefighters to help with Southern California wildfires πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Things to Do

PMA Films: A documentary and panel about arts criticism, plus Eno returns, Richard Gere in Oh, Canada, and an Oscar-shortlisted period drama πŸ› Portland Museum of Art

Neal Francis - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Antiques Roadshow coming to Boothbay in June πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Harlem Globetrotters Bring Their 2025 World Tour to Portland πŸ› Portland Old Port

Unhoused

Cumberland County receives federal funds to tackle homelessness with housing projects - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Connecticut is buying Maine solar power for less than we pay πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine's utility companies focus on storm damage mitigation - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Morning Links - Monday January 13, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

Arts

'Spark of Life' exhibit showcases the synergy of art and science at UNE πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Warmth and Advocacy: Supporting New Mainers in Our Community πŸ› SPACE

Business

Maine's top economic development official to step down πŸ› Mainebiz

Buy Local

Portland potters get their hands dirty πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

Portland’s narrow gauge railroad to close temporarily to accommodate nearby construction πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Letter: Decline of cross-country ski tells a bigger, sadder tale πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Total Maine Jan. 12, 2025: Forecasting Our Future, storms one year later - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

Maine program receives $1.2 million to help restore wetlands - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Little Brother Closing Down πŸ› Portland Food Map

Sensational Japanese savory pancake at The Send Brewing in South Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Guns

Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spikes in final months of 2024 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback photos: Portland native Linda Lavin visiting her home city πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Renting in rural Maine can be as hard as it is in cities πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Nautical sunset, Kennebunkport, ME πŸ› Reddit

It really was a lovely day in Maine today.... πŸ› Reddit

Sunday Photos January 12th, 2025 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Pictures from my walk to work in Rockland Maine πŸ› Reddit

Came to visit Maine from Dieppe, NB πŸ› Reddit

Ground is sour, louis πŸ› Reddit

Police

Portland cops arrest and β€œtorture” victim of roadside assault πŸ› The Bollard

Politics

People's March (formerly Women's March) Jan 18, Portland πŸ› Reddit

Opinion: Victory for Maine’s Right to Repair is premature πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Janet Mills may get Democratic pushback on proposed cigarette tax hike πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins and Senate both at a crossroads πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Residents not home when Portland fire broke out early Sunday morning πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

First Maine Roller Derby bout of 2025 on Saturday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Twelve ways to get the most out of winter in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland’s Women in Harmony chorus seeks to change the world through music πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Edward Albee play, Biddeford mills tour, ice racing competition πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Lake Street Dive at Thompson’s Point Aug. 16 οΌ† 17 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Improv-A-Ganza! A "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Style Comedy Show! ~ (FREE Show and Now with a CAST!) πŸ› Reddit

Unhoused

Maine warming center locations, hours πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Letter: Proposed Maine voter ID law goes way too far πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Morning Links - Sunday January 12, 2025

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Groups team up to support 'Westbrook World Markets' - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

Maine lobstering co-op to receive more than $5 million in settlement with former CEO - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland temporarily closes until April - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Battery ownership question remains unresolved πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Home + Energy Chat: Green Bank πŸ› Visit Portland

Community

Midcoast Wood Bank steps up to help Maine families keep warm πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: By supporting Maine families, we keep Maine children safe πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Defunding Public Education

Opinion: School choice in Maine is key to empowering families πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

PFAS in Maine can travel from stream to ski trail through snowmaking πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Yarmouth approves plan to remove two Royal River dams πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Trout Unlimited to remove 200-year-old dam in Buckfield πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Coastal Maine is not immune to devastating wildfire πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Rebel Munchies Closed Permanently? πŸ› Reddit

Guns

Maine’s yellow flag law in three charts πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Justice

Webinar: ACLU of Maine 2025 Legislative Priorities πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Photography

Creating vintage fashion at Lost οΌ† Found Markets in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Watch these otters playing in the Maine woods πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mount Washington as seen from One City Center in Portland yesterday. πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Maine Republican Party ousts its chair for the 2nd straight time πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Our View: Yes, energy office should be a Cabinet department πŸ› Portland Press Herald

How the pandemic β€˜sugar high’ led to Maine’s budget crunch πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine State Police respond to dozens of highway crashes amid Saturday snow πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State

'Right to repair' law takes effect, giving Mainers more options - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

Maine Open Lighthouse Day 2025 πŸ› American Lighthouse Foundation

Hot Cocoa Sip-Off Coming to Portland, Maine's Congress Square πŸ› WCYY

Maine Mariners vs. Norfolk Admirals πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Trois-RiviΓ¨res Lions πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Crowd Source πŸ› Empire Comedy Club

Justin Silver & Nick Simmons πŸ› Empire Comedy Club

EMPIRE IMPROV: Cage Match πŸ› Empire Comedy Club

Smoked Portland w/ Kelly Towle @ Smoked Portland - Jan 11, 2025, 4:00PM πŸ› Ben Kilcollins

RiRa Portland (w/ cover band) @ RΓ­ RΓ‘ Irish Pub - Jan 18, 2025, 10:00PM πŸ› Ben Kilcollins

Sidecar Pub @ Sidecar Wine & Whiskey - Jan 23, 2025, 6:00PM πŸ› Ben Kilcollins

Killer show at Novel on Congress 2/15/25 7pm πŸ› Reddit

Morning Links - Saturday January 11, 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Arts

Maine comic book artist draws on his Army days in his new graphic novel πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Jared Golden should think harder about immigrants πŸ› Portland Press Herald

ACLU of Maine Urges U.S. Senate Delegation to Oppose ... πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Legal Consequences for Violating Immigration Laws πŸ› Amjambo Africa

Business

Gorham Savings completes merger with Maine Community ... πŸ› Mainebiz

Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine’s marine resources chief has profane exchange with lobstermen πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Dept. of Marine Resources is dropping a proposal to increase the minimum size for lobster πŸ› Maine Public

Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Heated Augusta meeting sees Maine rejecting lobster gauge increase πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase πŸ› National Fisherman

Lobstermen relieved after officials scrap proposed change to harvest πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine withdraws new new lobster catch size rule after heated meeting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

$2M federal grant accelerates Portland's Franklin Street plans πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland closes temporarily until April - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Businesses rebound along Seawall Road as long-term repairs continue πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Gulf of Maine Institute asks for help locating mussel beds πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

January Storms: One Year Later - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

January Storms: Coastal communities couldn't have predicted the scope - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Looking back at historic coastal storm a year later - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amidst drought πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

New Cocktail Mary Postponed πŸ› Portland Food Map

Cocktail Mary will close current location in late January πŸ› Portland Press Herald

1148: Ilma Lopez, Chef/Co-Owner of Chaval and Ugly Duckling - YouTube - Restaurant Unstoppable

Cafe Louis set to close in South Portland πŸ› WGME

Feed your sweet tooth cravings at Mindy's Munchies Maine in Falmouth - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Brew of the Week: Brealu CafΓ© in Westbrook - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Permanent relief from medical debt is needed πŸ› Bangor Daily News

History

How 1879 governor's race brought Maine to brink of civil war - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

Maine real estate mostly unaffected by commission changes πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Justice

Maine Supreme Court looks to change judicial disciplinary proceedings for justices πŸ› Maine Public

Maine’s highest court proposes barring justices from disciplining peers πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting πŸ› Sun Journal

Outdoors

Opinion: Maine pets deserve better protection from harsh weather πŸ› Portland Press Herald

What getting back to Outdoors basics really means πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Exploring Maine’s Ice Safely, Enjoyably πŸ› Sanford Springvale News

Photography

Beach vibes during winter in Maine. πŸ› Reddit

Today on Katahdin πŸ› Reddit

Flat Surf Friday πŸ› Reddit

May not have much snow right now but at least we have this πŸ› Reddit

Spring Point Ledge Light sunrise πŸ› Reddit

Found a weird chicken this morning πŸ› Reddit

Man Stands To Close To Massive Bull Moose And Learns His Lesson πŸ› Reddit

Police

Fights disrupt Portland-Deering basketball game at Expo πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

1/20 march at monument square πŸ› Reddit

Ethan Strimling Tells All: From Activist to Mayor – Pathways To Progress: Episode 31 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Protesters Focus on Representative Lanigan πŸ› Sanford Springvale News

Legislative watchdog underscores importance of accessing confidential information πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Taking a look at what lies ahead for the Maine Legislature - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Chair of Maine Democratic Party is stepping down πŸ› Maine Public

Maine Democratic Party chair is stepping down πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills proposes $11.6 billion budget, setting stage for months of debate in Augusta πŸ› Maine Public

Gov. Mills proposes raising cigarette tax, health program cuts to close budget gap πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Janet Mills proposes tobacco tax hike and healthspending cuts to fill budget gap πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Gov. Janet Mills unveils biennial budget plan πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Governor Mills Unveils Balanced Biennial Budget Proposal πŸ› State of Maine

FULL VIDEO: Gov. Janet Mills unveils 'balanced' biennial budget plan - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

β€˜Maine Healthcare Workers for Palestine’ Host Two Protests Saturday, January 11th; Lewiston οΌ† Bangor πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Public Safety

Portland sees record overdoses in 2024, but fewer lives lost πŸ› Bangor Daily News

'We're making progress:' Portland sees record overdoses in 2024, but fewer lives lost - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Social Safety Net

Letter: Social Security Fairness Act will make a big difference πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sports

Maine Celtics lose in overtime - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Mechanics gain crucial diagnostic data under Maine's new right-to-repair law πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Heated outdoor winter dining, classic films and live music this weekend πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Β‘Flamenco! Lindsey Bourassa and FLOR – Mayo Street Arts πŸ› Mayo Street Arts

The Cathedral of New Emotions πŸ› SPACE

Maine’s Own β€˜Idol’ Coming to Sanford πŸ› Sanford Springvale News

Unhoused

Come In From the Cold πŸ› Sanford Springvale News

Vacationland

Work to repair historic Maine bridge damaged by overweight truck underway - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Bar Harbor renews moratorium on large-scale lodging developments πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race set for March 1 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Voter Suppression

Voter suppression measure would make voting harder for older Mainers, rural residents, and many others πŸ› Maine Beacon

Conservative group submits signatures to get voter ID question on Maine ballot - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Friday January 10, 2025

Friday, January 10, 2025

Arts

The top selling local musicians at Bull Moose in 2024 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Senate Democrats join Republicans in advancing bill to detain migrants accused of crimes πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention πŸ› Maine Morning Star

ILAP’s statement on the Laken Riley Act πŸ› Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

Business

Maine’s hot cannabis market is beginning to mellow out πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Lobstering Union's Lobster 207 wins $5M settlement πŸ› National Fisherman

Public comment meeting held on lobster catch size limit changes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

New lobster minimum catch sizes could lead to industry change - YouTube - WMTW-TV

City

Portland receives $2M to revamp Franklin Street πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland gets $2M toward project to overhaul Franklin Street πŸ› WGME

EV Charging in Greater Portland: Regional planners seek help identifying new spots πŸ› The West End News

Your Need-to-Know on Winter Parking Bans οΌ† Snow Removal πŸ› The West End News

Climate Emergency

Researchers enlist public to map out vanishing Casco Bay mussels πŸ› Maine Public

How will natural gas factor in to Maine’s cleaner energy future? πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Community

Local cyclists gear up for 2025 rides to support Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center πŸ› The Windham Eagle

Big List of Volunteer Opportunities in/around Portland πŸ› Reddit

Education

South Portland debates natural vs. artificial grass at planned athletic facility πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Student information system at several Maine schools breached in cyberattack - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Schools across Maine affected by PowerSchool cybersecurity breach - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Cafe Louis to Close πŸ› Portland Food Map

Best Crab Rangoons in the GPA? πŸ› Reddit

Health Care

Maine health care providers express concerns over potential changes to Title X funding πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine health workers prepare for uncertain future in reproductive care - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

History

Maine’s Last Hand-Crank Telephone Company πŸ› Down East

Labor

Opinion: Maine’s health care interpreters deserve better πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Anti-LGBTQ Activist Arrested at Augusta School Board meeting πŸ› Reddit

Outdoors

Amateur photographers pose risks to owl survival πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Preparation and proper gear are keys to successful ice fishing πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Y'all get out yet!? πŸ› Reddit

Police

Maine State Police overtime reaches record $8.5M πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Legislature’s rules committee recommends changes to limit placeholder bills πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Rules committee embraces limits on placeholder bills πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Democratic Party leader won’t seek reelection πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Domestic violence survivors protest Sanford representative facing ethics probe πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Domestic violence survivors protest Maine lawmaker’s reelection πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State lawmaker indicted amid protests over his domestic violence allegations πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

CDC data show flu and COVID cases are increasing in Maine πŸ› Maine Public

Wastewater data tracks recent surge of winter illnesses in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

Hearts of Pine Welcomes Khalid Hersi as First-Ever Mainer to ... πŸ› Hearts of Pine

Maine’s sports scene for 2025 - YouTube - CBS 13 News

State

Statistics about Maine child abuse are troubling, but it’s important to look at the details πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Are Mainers paying to keep their license plate numbers? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Waiting out the cold snap: Indoor entertainment in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Far Out : Life on and after the commune πŸ› SPACE

Keepers of the Light πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Voter Suppression

Voter ID referendum is unnecessary, expensive, and harmful to Maine voters πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine’s voter ID effort includes limits on ballot drop boxes πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Response to the voter ID push in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News