Morning Links - Sunday April 20, 2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Arts

'Maine's Sistine Chapel': 70-year-old fresco murals a hidden gem in Solon 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Documentary tells the story of 'Tom the Bottleman' from Brunswick - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Asylum Seekers

Winthrop rescinds application to partner with ICE 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Commercial fishermen in Maine are being put to the test | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Deering Avenue Sewer Separation Extension Work to Begin April 28th 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland City Council considers moratorium that could delay large venue projects 🏛 WMTW

Civil Rights

Weekly Highlights April 13 – 18 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Community

Kids scramble for Easter eggs on a beautiful spring day in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

People across Maine rally against Trump again 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Thousands return to Portland as part of another day of rallies across Maine 🏛 Maine Public

More than 1,500 protest Trump policies in downtown Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Protesters rally in Portland, advocating for protection of ... 🏛 WGME

'Day of Action:' Protesters voice anger with Trump administration - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Here’s a timeline of Maine’s fight with the Trump administration over transgender student athletes 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Maine’s battle with Trump over Title IX could have national consequences 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Trump-Mills feud has lost all sense of proportion | Editorial 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Calling on Sen. King to meet with constituents | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Making America ‘great’ cannot mean making it perfect | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Get up, stand up, stand up for (our) rights!! 🏛 Reddit

Portland Against Trump 🏛 Reddit

Portland Maine 🏛 Reddit

Auburn Hates Fascism 🏛 Reddit

Bangor today! 🏛 Reddit

Portland Maine today 🏛 Reddit

Wells, Hands Off! today 🏛 Reddit

Rockland Maine today 🏛 Reddit

MAGA loser at the Bangor protest. 🏛 Reddit

Auburn Hates Trump 🏛 Reddit

In Rockland today 🏛 Reddit

We just marched down Congress street in Portland!!! Let’s go Maine. Way to make GOOD TROUBLE!! 💙✊🇺🇸 🏛 Reddit

Portland today. 🏛 Reddit

National Day of Action - April 19th 2025 - Hosted by Indivisible Greater Portland 🏛 Reddit

Portland Maine. This is the way! 🏛 Reddit

Democracy takes commitment today 🏛 Reddit

Portland 4/19 🏛 Reddit

Environment

Conservation groups worry Trump's seafood order paves way for overfishing 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine farmers voice concern over bill that would restrict common pesticide 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Volunteers return to Old Orchard Beach for annual Earth Day cleanup - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Brunswick, Gorham, Cape Neddick, Camden, Stockton Springs, Lisbon Falls, Boothbay Harbor, Biddeford 🏛 Portland Food Map

Health Care

Protecting Access to Abortion and Contraception 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Maine’s end-of-life care policy deserves closer inspection | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Residents of Gorham mobile home park could be the latest to buy their community 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Maine banned transgender discrimination 20 years ago. Few noticed — until now. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Timeline: Gender identity in Maine’s Human Rights Act 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Judge denies Laurel Libby’s request to immediately restore her right to vote in Maine House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Canoeists take on Kenduskeag for 58th annual spring race 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race: Mainers brave chilly spring rapids in tradition 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Many birds return to Maine in April. Here’s what to look and listen for. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This Midcoast Maine preserve is ideal for spotting spring wildlife 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

The Machigonne at PYS for drydock service 🏛 Reddit

Harpswell, Maine [OC] [4032x3024] 🏛 Reddit

Ospreys Mating 🏛 Reddit

Wooly Bear on a Beautiful Day 🏛 Reddit

Police

Archie the comfort dog: Portland PD's furry friend ready to help officers, community - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Time for Maine to soak the rich | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Former George W. Bush staffer announces candidacy for Maine governor - YouTube - CBS 13 News

An opportunity for Sen. Collins to lead on Ukraine | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Portland officials raise alarms after string of recent overdoses in city 🏛 WGME

Sports

Sea Dogs Bash Two Homers in 6-3 Loss 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Noonday - Guts Baroque 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Combo Chimbita 🏛 SPACE

Moonshake with Red Tide and KTTNMTTNS 🏛 SPACE

Cool Things Happening in Portland This Weekend + Monday! (April 19–21) 🏛 Reddit

Utilities

What's being done about the odor in South Portland? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Voter Suppression

Bill aims to withdraw Maine from National Popular Vote compact - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Saturday April 19, 2025

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Business

Farmers, seasonal businesses worry as immigration crackdown ramps up 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Gulf of Maine scallop fishery set to reopen Monday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Flyn opening new brick and mortar shop in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

The city of Portland is paying residents to buy e-bikes from local stores 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cruise ship season in Portland has begun 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland welcomes four new firefighters amid recruitment challenges 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City News Round Up: Friday, April 18, 2025 🏛 City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Wins for Wildlife: How We Worked to Site Wind Energy and Protect Wildlife in the Gulf of Maine 🏛 Maine Audubon

Constitutional Crisis

Maine AG: ‘We cannot lose our humanity’ in discussion of trans athletes - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine's Attorney General preps for court, argues Title IX protects transgender athletes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Gov. Mills is happy to face Trump administration in court - YouTube - WMTW-TV

DOJ Plants Gun On Maine - The Onion 🏛 The Onion

‘The Onion’ pokes at Trump administration’s attempts to prosecute Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us ... 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Maine Sen. Angus King: Everyone should fear Trump's efforts to consolidate power 🏛 Maine Public

Sen. King gives urgent warning on 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride 🏛 Maine Morning Star

American Conversations: Senator Angus King (I-ME), on Paul Revere's Ride - YouTube - Heather Cox Richardson

Sen. King accuses Trump administration of making up rules in case of deported Maryland man - YouTube - CBS 13 News

USDA cuts will devastate Maine farms, Mainers in need | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Future of Maine’s electric vehicle charging network in limbo as federal changes loom 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Maine Tesla owners remain mixed on Elon Musk’s brand 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal grant cuts hit Maine's historical preservation and education efforts 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Library Services Threatened by Cuts 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

This Trump administration lacks a mandate | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Golden may want to rethink working with Republicans 🏛 Bangor Daily News

We love sports, so we should love the rule of law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump leaves Maine supporters out in the cold | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins must demand deportee’s return | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Hallowell drinking water exceeds state regulation levels for forever chemicals - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Fishermen celebrate Trump’s seafood order while conservation groups fear overfishing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Fishing industry cheers Trump’s order; conservation groups fear overfishing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Facing new spruce budworm outbreak, Maine foresters look to history as a guide 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tony’s Donuts 🏛 Portland Food Map

Allagash Brewing Co. will open Scarborough location in July 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Allagash Brewing at The Downs 🏛 Portland Food Map

Spinning Jenny's Coffee Bar x Coffee By Design Launch 🏛 Patch

The Best BBQ Joints In Greater Portland, Maine You Need to Try 🏛 WJBQ

Eating around Maine: Exploring local breakfast spots - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Lawmakers advance bill to support women's health care, family planning - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

It’s about to be painful for patients in Maine | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Bill to sustainably fund housing moves to full Maine legislature - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Long overdue': Maine lawmakers once again debate bill to license home contractors - YouTube - CBS 13 News

History

Mainers mark 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Paul Revere undertook his famous midnight ride 250 years ago 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Maine State Rep. from Wilton pleads not guilty to election forgery charges - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LGBTQIA+

Federal judge denies Maine lawmaker's bid to immediately end censure 🏛 Maine Public

Federal judge rules against censuredMaine Republican’s effort to get her vote back 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Rep. Laurel Libby says legal fight to overturn censure is far from over - YouTube - WMTW-TV

First transgender Miss Maine USA contestant says 'we exist everywhere' - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sen. Collins continues to oppose Maine's interpretation of Title IX - YouTube - CBS 13 News

HEY YOU! Because of your support we have donated almost 40 books for Trans… 🏛 Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

Outdoors

Portland’s First Public Disc Golf Course is Now Open at Payson Park 🏛 Portland Old Port

Bobcats, Ticks, Bears….Oh My! 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Increasing wildfire risk requires permits, extra precautions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s vernal pools: A lively love story | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Looking up at Maine's Dark Skies | Borealis Season Two - YouTube - Maine Public

Photography

Piping Plovers 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter to the Editor: Urging Maine voters to not sign referendum petition 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Who will Democrats find to run against Susan Collins in 2026? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Tick experts urge caution outdoors this spring amid rise in Lyme disease 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Social Safety Net

Financial Focus: New law raises Social Security for some 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Sports

Hearts of Pine can learn from early season grind 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Jon Stewart’s June show in Portland postponed to Nov. 1 🏛 Portland Press Herald

JIM GAFFIGAN's Everything Is Wonderful Tour 🏛 Visit Portland

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Haigh to Print to present RABBIT MOON wi… 🏛 Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

Happening tomorrow - FREE Art Supply Swap ＆ Seconds Sale 🏛 Reddit

Meet TV legend John O'Hurley at Pine State Expo in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Transportation

Maine's new transportation plan calls for continued funding shift away from gas tax 🏛 Maine Public

Gorham Connector needs to proceed | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Fidium Fiber expands Windham operations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Letter: The SAVE Act is necessary 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Morning Links - Friday April 18, 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025

Asylum Seekers

Community members request Wells Police terminate contract with ICE 🏛 Maine Morning Star

ACLU says immigration enforcement is up in Maine, but details are murky 🏛 Maine Public

What can I do if I am detained by immigration officials? 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Business

Another weed shop opened on Forest Ave. This is how they all survive. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Greater Portland Landmarks ends lawsuit over Portland Museum of Art expansion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Historic preservation group won't pursue further legal action over former Portland children's museum 🏛 Maine Public

Moratorium proposed for new LiveNation venue. 🏛 Reddit

Portland city leaders take steps to help prevent pedestrian deaths - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Civil Rights

Maine House passes bill to affirm Maine Human Rights Act protections in state constitution - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Constitutional Crisis

Border Patrol: MS-13 gang member arrested in Portland, Maine 🏛 WMTW

America’s system of law and order is weakened by Trump administration actions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills on transgender athletes lawsuit: ‘I’m happy to go to court’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Janet Mills says she’s ‘happy to go to court’ over Title IX lawsuit 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Janet Mills confident in Maine's chances in court in dispute over transgender athletes 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Mills and AG Frey fiercely defend Maine's transgender athlete policy amid federal lawsuit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mills pushes back on DOJ lawsuit over transgender athletes and Title IX 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gov. Mills calls federal lawsuit over Title IX a 'sad and cruel distraction' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Gov. Janet Mills eager to take on Trump administration in court - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine attorney general says Title IX case will likely reach Supreme Court - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine attorney general discusses Title IX lawsuit in 1-on-1 interview - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Department of Justice doubles down on cuts to Maine's prison system - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine farmers call on Trump administration to restore USDA funds and staff 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A Maine initiative is helping schools buy local food after USDA program ends 🏛 The County

Maine farmers protest federal funding cuts - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine farmers protest federal cuts in Augusta - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine farmers rely on government to compete | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine public universities impacted by Department of Energy funding cuts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal funding cuts trickle down to Midcoast libraries 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills highlights importance of Canadian tourists in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Janet Mills: 'We want you here' to Canadians ahead of summer tourism season - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills addresses tourism industry leaders - YouTube - CBS 13 News

If we want a working society, we have to fund it 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Why Susan Collins is (finally) losing Mainers’ trust 🏛 Maine Beacon

Collins ‘encouraged’ by meeting with Navy secretary at Portsmouth Shipyard 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sens. Collins, King tour Portsmouth Naval shipyard with Navy secretary - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Letter: Maine shows executive branch it can’t roll over our rights 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump thought experiments | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Everybody knows what April 5 protesters are against. But what are we for? | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

A Maine researcher promoted maple syrup while getting industry funding 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Hallowell drinking water exceeds state regulation for forever chemicals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Explore successful food waste reduction solutions at virtual summit April 18 🏛 University of Maine

Food and Drink

After more than 60 years as a family business, Tony’s Donuts is for sale 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Za Opens on Preble Street 🏛 Portland Food Map

Soakology Closing 🏛 Portland Food Map

Closings: Soakology 🏛 Portland Old Port

Health Care

Maine State Senate Advances Bill to Fund Family Plannig Care 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: St. Lawrence Church 1980s ＆ 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

How a Maine poet turned Paul Revere into a hero for the ages 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Biddeford to create registry for vacant buildings 🏛 Saco Bay News

Maine’s housing issue calls for compromise | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Maine judges, advocates say civil legal aid is at a 'breaking point' 🏛 Maine Public

Too many Mainers are going through ‘life-changing’ civil cases without attorneys, legal aid providers say 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Hannaford began review of dairy sourcing days before human rights complaint 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

2 Maine Democrats vote with Republicans against new gender identity protections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Residents applaud a Maine school board’s break with Janet Mills on transgender students 🏛 The County

Help defeat hateful anti-trans bills! This toolkit will tell you how you ca… 🏛 Bluesky - OUT Maine

Outdoors

April Community Trail Volunteer Day 🏛 Portland Trails

Meteor shower to light up Maine skies - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Versant’s 24-hour nesting osprey livestream is online 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Seppala Siberian nears finish line to be Maine’s state dog 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Chellie Pingree reaps rewards at Westbrook town hall | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Likely voters strongly favor Mills over Collins, polling finds 🏛 Maine Beacon

Democrat eyes challenge to Susan Collins in Maine 🏛 Politico

Our delegation must protect IRA funding to build Maine’s energy future 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Maine lawmakers reject bill that would bring back strict limits on needle exchanges 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Things to Do

Weekend Guide: March 28th - 30th, 2025 | Portland Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride at these Maine events 🏛 Portland Press Herald

GOOD THEATER ‘Raises a Glass’ to New Beginnings @ Stevens Square Theater April 30 @ 7pm 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Dean Johnson ＆ Erin Rae 🏛 SPACE

Imposing Figures: works by Pepper O'Hara and Greg Jamie 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Pine State Expo brings premiere pop culture event to Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Vacationland

Cruise ship season underway in Maine, first ship docks in Portland 🏛 WGME

Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Humpback whale becomes first new exhibit at Maine State Museum 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Thursday April 17, 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Business

Uncle Henry's back online following ransomware attack 🏛 Bangor Daily News

L.L.Bean expects to open Biddeford store in May 🏛 Mainebiz

Maine grocery prices show slight increase in March 🏛 Maine Public

Climate Emergency

Bar Harbor's Beloved Shore Path Quietly Reopens 🏛 Bar Harbor Story

Community

Registration now open for TD Beach to Beacon 10K 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Constitutional Crisis

US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes 🏛 Reuters

Trump administration sues Maine over trans athlete policy 🏛 Advocate

Trump administration says it is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls' sports 🏛 NPR

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of trans athletes in girls sports 🏛 NBC News

Justice Dept. announces lawsuit against Maine over trans athletes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

US attorney general is suing Maine over transgender athletes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump administration files suit against Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports 🏛 Maine Public

U.S. Department of Justice sues Maine over transgender athlete policy 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Read the Trump administration's Title IX lawsuit against Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump kept his promise to order a ban on transgender female athletes. Court fights have arrived 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes – NBC Boston 🏛 Boston.com

Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes ban 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gov. Mills responds to US lawsuit against state over transgender sports ban 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Governor Mills Statement on U.S. Department of Justice Announcement 🏛 State of Maine

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey's Statement on Federal Lawsuit Against Maine DOE 🏛 State of Maine

Maine AG responds to DOJ lawsuit on MSNBC 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Gov. Mills reacts to Justice Department suing the state over Title IX noncompliance - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine attorney general 'confident' state is following Title IX in face of DOJ lawsuit - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Department of Justice files lawsuit against Maine over alleged Title IX violations - YouTube - WMTW-TV

AG Bondi on Maine's trans athlete policy: "It's going to stop" - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine sued by DOJ for not banning transgender athletes from female sports - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Weekslong feud between Maine, Trump administration culminates in lawsuit - YouTube - WMTW-TV

AG Bondi announces enforcement actions against Maine for Title IX violations - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Trump administration sues Maine for allowing trans athletes to play in girls' sports - YouTube - CBS 13 News

State lawmaker thanks Trump administration for taking action against Maine over Title IX violations - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Maine is discriminating against women': Feds sue Maine over transgender athlete policy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Threat of losing federal funding looms over Maine schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Legal experts explain DOJ lawsuit over Maine's Title IX interpretation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The national stakes of Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

With tractor parade, Maine farmers protest USDA cuts that could leave many in debt 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine farmers call on USDA to restore funds and staff 🏛 Maine Public

Tractor parade was part of agricultural protest at Maine State House - YouTube - Central Maine

Maine farmers rally against USDA cuts, seek relief from federal funding losses 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tractor brigade at State House to protest federal fund cuts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal cuts leading to reduced food shipments to area pantries 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Waterville protesters demand accountability from Jared Golden 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Some takeways from Jared Golden's talk at Colby College tonight 🏛 Reddit

Portland 4/5 ✊⚖️🔊🌎 🏛 Reddit

Where were President Trump, Maine delegates, on April 5? | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Border Patrol agents arrest MS-13 gang member in Maine, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: Veterans not a priority for Trump administration 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump’s stock market swings are bad for our mental health 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Education

Maine lawmakers consider bills aimed to restrict student phone access while at school 🏛 Maine Public

Maine debates banning cellphones in schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Preliminary Gorham municipal budget would lower tax rate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

South Portland residents campaign to remove Hill Street oil tanks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Proposed bill would restructure Brunswick Landing leadership, require environmental stewardship 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Brunswick airport removes PFAS firefighting foam from Hangar 6 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Find your home away from home at Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Best US East Restaurant Bar: Papi 🏛 Portland Food Map

New Brunch Cafe in Portland, Maine, Sets Grand Opening Date 🏛 WCYY

Portland Farmers’ Market to open for its outdoor season this Saturday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tasting of the Sea: Harbor Fish & Rosemont 🏛 Rosemont Market

Guns

Republican lawmakers want to repeal Maine’s 72-hour waiting period on firearms purchases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers weigh proposals to beef up firearm storage, hold agreements 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Health Care

Portland Public Health adds new STI walk-in hours 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Rock Row Health Campus opens in Westbrook 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New $140 million medical campus opens at Rock Row in Westbrook - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lawmakers want to create tax credits to incentivize employers to provide child care 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine needs to protect women’s rights | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Susan Collins stands up for most vulnerable 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine should support sensible limits on federal drug discount | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Westbrook approves multistory, mixed-use development on Dana Street 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Saco hosting housing action plan listening sessions 🏛 Saco Bay News

LGBTQIA+

The first transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine is a farmer who loves to dance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Aroostook school board votes to recognize only two biological sexes 🏛 Maine Public

School board in Maine decides to align with Trump administration on Title IX - YouTube - WMTW-TV

MSAD 70 at center of Title IX debate after aligning with Trump administration 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine school district exempt from federal lawsuit after school board directs policy change - YouTube - CBS 13 News

We need to value acceptance of all students more than we value winning 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Rep. Libby’s censure was appropriate | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outing of trans athlete was shameful | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What is Laurel Libby doing in DC with Pam Bondi?! Shocked to see her casually behind… 🏛 Reddit

Mainers should rise above trans hate | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

6 Bangor hikes that will get you outdoors this spring 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Pursuit of stolen van in Portland violated departments’ policies 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Scarborough’s new police cameras put to work 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Non-profit to donate protective vest to Portland police dog 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Body found behind grocery store in Gray; sheriff's office investigating 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

New Maine law would require protection order defendants to keep certain distance from victims 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s nonprofit donors should be afforded privacy | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers to lawmakers: Tax the ultra rich, fund our future 🏛 Maine Beacon

Privacy

Auburn lawmaker leads Maine’s continued bipartisan resistance to Real ID 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Public Safety

As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine 🏛 New York Times

Portland, Maine sees rise in cannabis-impaired driving 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

2024 Surveillance Report from UMaine Extension Tick Lab highlights tick-borne disease risk 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Sports

Hearts’ Cinderella Open Cup Run Ends in Lewiston 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Hearts of Pine: Pursuit of US Open Cup title ends after third-round loss - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland Pulls Through with Extra Innings Win 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: April 18th - 20th, 2025 | Portland Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Casco Bay Tummlers with Jamie Saft album release 🏛 SPACE

Vulcanizadora 🏛 SPACE

Daniel Fisher-Lochhead Large Ensemble 🏛 SPACE

May 11th Portland Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit

Cool Things Happening in Portland on Wednesday - Friday (April 16–18) 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Preble Street, Maine Needs team up to streamline donations for homeless people 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Winter disconnection protection period ends, utilities can now cut power over unpaid bills 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Public Utilities Commission to investigate Versant ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Voter Suppression

Republican group pours half a million dollars into Maine voter ID referendum 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sinister SAVE Act will do the opposite for democracy | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

All hands on deck. Angus is an undecided vote on the SAVE Act, aka, the Voter Suppression Act. 🏛 Reddit

Morning Links - Wednesday April 16, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Business

Uncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

As cocoa prices rise, Maine chocolatiers try to find the sweet spot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland city council considers tax increases and one-time funding to fill budget shortfall 🏛 Maine Public

It’s time to reclaim Franklin Street for Portland | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Kate Sykes - Tuesday April 15, 2025 🏛 Kate Sykes for District 5

Fifth Annual Cutter Street Food Park on Eastern Promenade Opens Today 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Community

Preble Street Earth Day Bayside Clean-up - April 22, 2025 🏛 Preble Street

Donation center Maine Needs moves to larger building to meet growing need 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Constitutional Crisis

Angus King, Chellie Pingree denounce Trump for defying US Supreme Court order 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Janet Mills slams Trump admin for retaliating against Maine after Feb. confrontation 🏛 Maine Public

'This is about the rule of law': Title IX fight between Maine and President Trump continues - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Mills blasts Trump on MSNBC - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gov. Mills blasts Trump in first major interview since start of legal battle - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Gov. Mills speaks out against federal funding freezes to Maine on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Tax Day rally draws critics of Trump funding cuts outside Maine State House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What we do in Maine when hope runs out 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Children's Theatre of Maine seeks support after grant cut 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

U.S. Department of Education Begins Process To Take Away School Funds 🏛 Bar Harbor Story

Maine business leaders meet in Portland to discuss tariff impacts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

While Golden backs Trump's trade policies, he says there are important parts missing - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Letter: Unlike Jared Golden, I’m concerned about financial security 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Fear is the biggest threat to our democracy | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

I will not give up the fight against Trump | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers make their voices heard at Congresswoman Pingree's town hall - YouTube - CBS 13 News

"What the hell? It is a gulag." Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree responds to label government leaders a... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'Back to the Dark Ages." Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree responds to calls to condemn administration a... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Clip of full exchange between Rep. Pingree and person who asked her to call the Trump administration "Nazis" 🏛 Reddit

Letter: We could all become Kilmar Abrego Garcia 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine should join Canada. We’d get better health care and better manners. | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Research suggests state not doing enough to help Maine districts manage student behavior 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Gorham school budget could come with lowest tax impact in 10 years 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cape Elizabeth’s proposed school budget brings 3% tax increase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Youth financial education is about a lot more than money 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Gorham neighborhood frustrated by frequent flooding - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Are you as excited as we are?! Opening day of outdoor market season starts THIS SATURDAY - join us in Deering Oaks Park between 7 and 1 for the first outdoor market of 2025! 🎉 (First Wednesday market will be next week, 4/23). Be sure to start at the Info Booth m to shop using your snap dollars. 🏛 Bluesky - Portland Maine Farmers’ Market

Guns

GOP lawmakers seek rollback of 72-hour waiting period, background checks for certain firearm sales 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Health Care

Rock Row Health Campus aims to make cancer treatment more accessible - YouTube - WMTW-TV

New integrative health campus in Westbrook celebrates grand opening - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

Saco plans housing action plan listening sessions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Judge pauses Maine lobster defamation suit pending appeal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Pay transparency legislation will empower Maine workers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQIA+

Aroostook school district votes to follow Trump administration on Title IX 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine school board adopts Trump language recognizing only 2 sexes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

MSAD 70 adopts Title IX-based sex policy in unanimous vote 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston schools change Title IX policies to reflect Trump guidelines 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Laurel Libby’s censure was deserved | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Miss Maine USA pageant has its first transgender contestant - YouTube - WMTW-TV

The Big GAY Dance Party 🏛 Visit Portland

Pride Bar Crawl 2025 🏛 Visit Portland

Photography

Check this out: Moose migration a sight to see in northern Sweden - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Privacy

Maine lawmakers hear proposal to have state stop issuing Real ID cards 🏛 Portland Press Herald

BMVs across Maine take steps to ease wait times before REAL ID deadline - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police

Maine attorney general rules police shooting of Limerick man in Old Orchard Beach was self-defense 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Gattine likens Maine's fiscal challenges to Great Recession 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine lawmakers re-assess state budget in wake of federal cuts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

State lawmakers try to find ways to lessen impact of federal funding cuts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine House endorses marriage ban for children 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine House advances a bill increasing the legal age to marry 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Legislature advances bill to tweak provisions of 2021 transmission line referendum 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine takes another shot at joining New England peers with proposed food waste ban 🏛 Maine Morning Star

New Maine law boosts protection for domestic abuse survivors 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Voters, not legislators’ secret ballots, should decide who leads Maine | Steve Collins 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Are Mainers overtaxed … or overly selfish? | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

On Tax Day, Mainers rally against tax breaks for the wealthy 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Former Bush official wants to become Maine's next governor 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bobby Charles enters race for Maine governor, first Republican candidate for 2026 - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Four Square World Championship returns for 20th year in Bridgton 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Meet "MOXIE" THE MOOSE - the Hearts' Mascot 🏛 Reddit

Giolito Fans Four in 7-5 Portland Win 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Bug Light to celebrate 150th birthday in style 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Live Music Guide: April 16th - 22nd, 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Frankie Cosmos with Fantasy of a Broken Heart and Moontype 🏛 SPACE

Growing Up Maine at State Theatre | Sun, May 18, 2025 🏛 State Theatre

Father's Day Pro Boxing Classic 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Back to the earth in Westbrook with an Earth Day fair 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City Earth Day Celebration Postponed to Saturday, April 19 at Payson Park 🏛 City of Portland

Maine Things To Do | Bark Bash, Patriot’s Day 5k Road Race & Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

John Ross ＆ Chiharu Naruse - Portland 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Transportation

Community weighs in on Route 1 redesign project - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

E-ZPass security shutdown delays Maine Turnpike toll charges 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Maine Needs and Preble Street Announce Partnership to Help More Mainers Meet their Basic Needs 🏛 Preble Street

Vacationland

Acadia National Park goes fully cashless for fees 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Republican group pours half a million dollars into Maine photo ID referendum 🏛 Maine Public