Morning Links - Sunday January 26, 2025

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Arts

Grime Studios in Portland sees rent increase, faces $30K funding gap 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

South Portland hosts 'Repair Fair' to help extend life for broken items 🏛 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 🏛 Reddit

Food and Drink

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

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Northport, Yarmouth, Wiscasset, Waterville 🏛 Portland Food Map

History

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

Insurrection

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

Outdoors

The evolution of ice cleats involves Maine and the Vikings 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

Photography

On Capisic Pond 🏛 Reddit

Quiet snowy sunset on the marsh, Scarborough 🏛 Reddit

Vaughan Woods, Hallowell's Hobbit Land 🏛 Reddit

Politics

How Maine’s legislature works 🏛 The Maine Monitor

These are 31 bills to watch in the 132nd Legislature 🏛 The Maine Monitor

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

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

Things to Do

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

Amiright record release with Space Camp, Pond 1000, and Otis 🏛 SPACE

ESPRESSIVO! Piano Quartet 🏛 Portland Ovations

Life Be Lifin’ Starring Monét X Change 🏛 Portland Ovations

CONTRA-TIEMPO “joyUS justUS” 🏛 Portland Ovations

Drag Storytime - February 2 🏛 Portland Ovations

Dance Workshop with CONTRA-TIEMPO 🏛 Portland Ovations

Drag Storytime - February 8 🏛 Portland Ovations

“The Cher Show” 🏛 Portland Ovations

Drag Storytime - February 22 🏛 Portland Ovations

Vacationland

Mainers embrace the cold at Camden Winterfest 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Saturday January 25, 2025

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Asylum Seekers

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

Maine school districts preparing for possible visits from immigration enforcement 🏛 Maine Public

Schools and churches in Maine prepare for possible ICE raids 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine school districts offer guidance about possible ICE actions 🏛 WMTW

Federal immigration changes for schools worry Maine parents 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Resettlement groups in Maine adapt to uncertainty after Trump suspends refugee admissions 🏛 Maine Public

Buy Local

“Rough ＆ Tumble” Features Unique Leather Bags Plus in Old Port Boutique 🏛 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 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Once poised to lead on offshore wind, Maine has stumbled 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Opinion: Coastal living may endanger your life 🏛 Portland Press Herald

After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Jackman snowmobiler 'Yamaha Dave' helps reunite lost beagle with its family 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Mining company to sell some land in Penobscot County 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Conservation Law Foundation sues aquaculture company for pollution 🏛 Maine Public

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

Letter: Maine children should play sports on real grass 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Big turnout at Anthony’s today 🏛 Reddit

Guns

Maine police continue increased use of yellow flag law after Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 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 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Maine saw a 15 percent surge in December home sales 🏛 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. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The proposal that turned their Maine home into a tourist attraction 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Insurrection

Maine Republicans to host pardoned Jan. 6 rioter at ‘Patriot Story’ event 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

Justice

ACLU, state conclude arguments in indigent defense trial 🏛 Maine Public

A Maine judge might release people without lawyers from jail 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Augusta man arrested at school board meeting won’t be charged 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Saco River at the West Buxton-Hollis bridge 🏛 Reddit

Reposting my Bug Light shot in this new sub 🏛 Reddit

Hi, glad to be here 🏛 Reddit

Some sea smoke yesterday at the Lincolnville ferry terminal 🏛 Reddit

Trotally ME 🏛 Reddit

Bald Eagle perched under a blue sky 🏛 Reddit

St. Martins in the Field, Biddeford Pool 🏛 Reddit

Belfast Bay this morning. 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Decades of work paid off for Susan Collins 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

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

Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaking vote 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

First avian flu case of the year detected in Kennebunk 🏛 WMTW

Social Safety Net

Winter freeze drives urgent demand for heating aid in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Choose a drag show or several theater offerings 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Soundtrack to a Coup d’État 🏛 SPACE

Gost with Dead Register 🏛 SPACE

Allie Sherlock 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Join us in welcoming Sarah Perry here to discuss her latest book SWEET NOTH… 🏛 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

Morning Links - Friday January 24, 2025

Friday, January 24, 2025

Arts

Maine musician Mike Maurice shares unreleased music in 207 studio 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Letter: Anti-immigration or anti-immigrant? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Federal agents seen in Boston fuel concerns about possible ICE raids - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Business

Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report 🏛 Portland Press Herald

With new construction, a new approach to the funeral business 🏛 Mainebiz

Buy Local

New Old Port Convenience Store Opening in Portland, Maine 🏛 WCYY

City

Portland begins construction on first aquatic disposal cell to ... 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

One year later, Island Institute still helping lead storm recovery 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Golden wants to ensure fishing areas are protected from offshore wind 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Community

Letter: Thanks to a Good Samaritan in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Why officials say electric school buses are the future 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Cape Elizabeth chef will lead soon-to-reopen Dry Dock 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland coffee roaster among Maine's 10 James Beard Award ... 🏛 WMTW

Guns

Gun safety groups deliver signatures to place red flag law on November ballot 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Organizers say they collected more than 80K signatures to get red flag law referendum on Maine’s ballot 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Stymied in the Maine Legislature, gun control activists hope voters will approve red flag law 🏛 Maine Public

Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law 🏛 Portland Press Herald

More than 80,000 signatures submitted for Maine red flag law initiative 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Gun Safety Coalition gives updates on gun safety initiatives - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Maine saw nearly 20% reduction in opioid-related deaths this past year 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s ACA enrollment up slightly for 2025 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Unum Headquarters 1964 ＆ 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Justice

Indigent defense trial continues in Augusta 🏛 Maine Public

Opinion: Domestic violence in Maine is out of hand 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Cost-of-living increases for direct care workers on the table as state budget hearings begin 🏛 Maine Public

LGBTQIA+

Trans Under Trump 🏛 Midcoast Villager

I am the same as you and your rights could be threatened too 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Town leaders aim to modernize language in Hampden ordinance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Nazis

Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

Initial plans drawn up to extend Mountain Division Trail from Windham to Westbrook 🏛 The Windham Eagle

This ‘little’ mountain in western Maine is a great winter trek 🏛 Bangor Daily News

What birding books can do for you that apps cannot 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Cloudy day at Bug Light 🏛 Reddit

Custom House Wharf 🥶 🏛 Reddit

End of an era at B＆M: wharf building is coming down 🏛 Reddit

On a "dark city" kick and took a walk around the Old Port this past weekend. 🏛 Reddit

Police

MDEA arrests Westbrook man for alleged drug trafficking 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking This Morning; Additional Charges Expected 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Undercover operation leads to Westbrook drug bust - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Hey Portland! Wanna Help Me Get on the Ballot for June 10th? 🏛 Reddit

Planned Parenthood participates in People’s March in Portland 🏛 Daily Bulldog

While supportive of Medicaid funding, public pushes back on cuts in Mills’ short-term budget fix 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine cities, nonprofits ask lawmakers to reject proposed limit on housing assistance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Candidates to lead Maine Democratic Party hope to focus on rural outreach 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sen. Collins a ‘no’ as Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Why Susan Collins said ‘No’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins opposes Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead Pentagon 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Sen. Susan Collins to oppose Hegseth leading Pentagon, but he'll likely be confirmed 🏛 Maine Public

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Collins must consider Mainers’ safety with Hegseth vote 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine senators Collins, King vote against Hegseth's nomination - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Susan Collins and Angus King join majority to confirm John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Susan Collins should oppose RFK Jr.’s nomination 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Collins receives U.S. Army’s highest public service medal 🏛 The Windham Eagle

What Mainers can expect from a new president and new tax policies 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Planned increase in train speeds raise safety concerns in Maine communities 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Social Safety Net

Amid rising costs, Maine residents are struggling to stay warm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Heating Assistance Requests Spike Countywide 🏛 The Lincoln County News

Sports

Young cancer survivor finds joy and support with Maine Mariners hockey team - YouTube - CBS 13 News

State

Continuing to fight against Real ID would be counterproductive 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

SEAFEST 2025 🏛 SEAFEST 2025

A Deer A Horse, Cadaverette, Pocket Knife, and Birdie 🏛 SPACE

Repair fair (south Portland) 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Portland property owners frustrated with encampments on their property 🏛 WGME

Voter Suppression

Eight Maine Legislators Introduce Bill to Repeal Ranked Choice Voting 🏛 Ballot Access News

Morning Links - Thursday January 23, 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Arts

Portland designer showcases custom dresses, living her dream in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Asylum Seekers

With Rep. Golden’s support, Congress clears immigrant detention bill for Trump’s signature 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Collins shows support for bill requiring unauthorized migrants accused of violent crimes be detained - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

7 Maine fishermen will soon go shrimping for first time in a decade 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine awarded $22 million to innovate sustainable wood-based products 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Is there a way forward for a Portland winter carnival? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Meeting on Performance Venue Planned for 244 Cumberland Avenue Next Week 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Trump’s order blocking wind power could risk Maine clean energy plans 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

You Can Help Food-Insecure Mainers This Tax Season 🏛 Real Maine

Maggie Mae’s in Yarmouth helps to make sure no Mainer goes hungry - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Join us for the Project Heat Telethon to help Mainers stay warm this winter - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Scarborough school officials discuss options to solve overcrowding issue - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Hundreds of residents sign petition to ban cellphones at Scarborough schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

State officials report progress, challenges identifying PFAS on farms as testing continues 🏛 Maine Public

Environmental officials confirm PFAS contamination in fish from Brunswick spill 🏛 Maine Public

With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mills proposes $2 million in funding to fight impending budworm infestation 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Anthony’s Italian Kitchen closing in February 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Anthonys Kitchen to Close after 33 years 🏛 Portland Old Port

Anthony's Italian Kitchen closing after more than 3 decades in Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'You made us': Owner of Anthony's Italian Kitchen thanks customers for their support as he prepar... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Let's Brunch! Current Brunch Offerings in Portland 🏛 Portland Old Port

New board game cafe coming to Westbrook 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Matt Ginn to Lead at the Dry Dock 🏛 Portland Food Map

James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors 🏛 Portland Press Herald

2025 Beard Awards Semifinalists 🏛 Portland Food Map

2025 James Beard Awards: 10 semifinalists from Maine advance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Cracker Barrel closes its only Maine location 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's only Cracker Barrel location closes after 15 years 🏛 WMTW

Guns

Letter: Citizens, hunters support waiting period. Why not Faulkingham? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Jared Golden announces plan to oppose act that would limit access to abortion - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Roe vs. more than Roe: On the landmark decision’s anniversary, a look at abortion rights and limits 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Insurrection

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons have dangerous implications for law and order 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pardoned by Trump: Mainer opens up about role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Indigent defense lawsuit underway today in Kennebec County 🏛 Maine Public

Survivor’s story: Reliving a trauma-filled childhood in rural Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Woman settles lawsuit against Cumberland jail over privacy during childbirth 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Preble Street seeks to raise awareness about human trafficking in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

Workers surprised by sudden closure of Maine’s only Cracker Barrel 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQIA+

T-Shirt Design Contest for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025! 🏛 OUT Maine

Photograhpy

Below zero temps make for sea smoke in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine animals are loving the recent snowfall 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A classic repost - Katahdin from Rt11 this eve looking particularly beautiful. Love living here. 🏛 Reddit

Foggy horizon at Portland Head Light 🏛 Reddit

Police

Gray man accused of threatening to bring gun to Gorham day care 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Day care threat prompted 'lock out' at Gray-New Gloucester schools 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gray police standoff leads to lockdown of nearby schools, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine County Commissioners Association elects 2025 leadership 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Cutting services or raising taxes: State lawmakers weigh how to fill big budget gaps 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Letter: Maine legislators should rethink their pay raise 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Governor Mills’ budget proposal: key takeaways and recommendations 🏛 Maine Beacon

Opinion: What Mills’ budget says about her as a Democrat 🏛 Maine Beacon

Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rather than simply cutting costs, Maine must look at raising revenue 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Ethics investigations should be about integrity, not politics 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Susan Collins should oppose Russell Vought 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New allegations about Pentagon nominee Hegseth circulated to members of U.S. Senate 🏛 Maine Morning Star

How the unelected ultra-wealthy outmaneuvered ‘We the People’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

CSX to increase train speeds to 40 mph through some Maine towns - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Social Safety Net

Opinion: A great wrong has been righted for America’s educators 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hunger prevention milestone highlights growing need for food security in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Top outfield prospects for 2025 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Maine Mariners gearing up for busy weekend at home - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland fencing clubs offer tradition and modernity in their approach 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Portland, Maine: Dining and Events 🏛 Portland Old Port

Galentine’s Day in Portland: Celebrate with Your Besties 🏛 Portland Old Port

Join us this Monday, January 27th for the next Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase in Portland, Maine! 👀 🏛 Bluesky - Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase

Jeremy Bradley Earl (Woods) and Daniel Higgs 🏛 SPACE

The Portland Jazz Orchestra January LIVE STREAM 🏛 One Longfellow Square

The Blues Prophets LIVE STREAM - Portland 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Unhoused

Portland property owners frustrated with encampments on their property - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Trump’s Canada tariffs could hike energy costs for Aroostook, Washington county utility customers 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Donald Trump’s Canadian tariffs could raise electricbills in Maine border counties 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Skijoring set to return to Topsham Fairgrounds for fourth consecutive year 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Belfast council votes 5-0 to limit cruise ship size 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Wednesday January 22, 2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Arts

Alex Sax and Susan McNeil Fill the Walls at Clayton’s Café with Nature 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Asylum Seekers

Deportation: Current & Future Impacts 🏛 Maine Public

Business

The future of Eveningstar Cinema in Brunswick - YouTube - CBS 13 News

7 Maine fishermen chosen to go after long-prohibited shrimp 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Medical Center announces new COO 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Trump moves to halt offshore wind projects, throwing possible wrench in Maine’s energy plans 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Trump’s order halting offshore wind disrupts Maine’s efforts to build an industry 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Civil Rights

Maine joins 17 states, DC and San Francisco in suing over Trump’s birthright citizenship order 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship 🏛 State of Maine

Maine ACLU sues Donald Trump over order ending birthright citizenship 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Press Briefing on Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Attorney General and immigrant rights groups sue Trump over order to end birthright citizenship 🏛 Maine Public

Maine sues Trump for rescinding birthright citizenship 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine joins effort to block Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine joins legal battle against Trump's birthright citizenship order 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine AG joins effort to challenge Trump's order ending birthright citizenship - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Community

Tula is ready to represent Maine in the Puppy Bowl 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Education

South Portland Middle evacuated for second time because of gas odor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland Middle School evacuated due to gas smell 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Hundreds of Scarborough residents sign petition to ban cellphones at Scarborough schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Brunswick foam spill contaminated nearby fish, DEP confirms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What’s Next for Maine’s EPR for Packaging Program? 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Letter: Safety concerns about fire fighting foam 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mills proposes $2M for preventative spruce budworm spraying 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Anthony’s Italian Kitchen Closing 🏛 Portland Food Map

Another One Bites The Dust.. Anthony’s Italian Kitchen 🏛 Reddit

Rosemont Market and Bakery on Munjoy Hill in Portland is closing 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Craft beer shop Brew England opens in Biddeford 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s only Cracker Barrel closes in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gritty Mcduff's special beer/1488? Is this racist dogwhistle? Just an accident? Anyone? 🏛 Reddit

Health Care

Rural Maine braces for Medicaid cuts as lawmakers eye corporate tax breaks 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine advocates to lobby for Alzheimer's support at Augusta rally 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Insurrection

Trump pardons for Jan. 6 rioters expected to include 15 from Maine 🏛 Maine Public

What Maine’s Jan. 6 rioters said after being pardonedby Donald Trump 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump pardons, dismisses cases of all 15 Mainers accused in Jan. 6 riot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

More than a dozen Mainers charged in Capitol riot pardoned by Trump - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Susan Collins opposes Donald Trump’s pardons for violent Jan. 6 rioters 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. Susan Collins says Jan. 6 defendants who engaged in violence should not be pardoned 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Video Republican senators react to Donald Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 rioters 🏛 ABC News

'I didn't see any patriots:' Maine officials oppose pardons for violent Jan. 6 rioters - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lawyers and their January 6 clients react to Trump's pardons - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Justice

Who judges the judges? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

ACLU of Maine Beginning Three-Day Trial Over Right to ... 🏛 ACLU of Maine

What you need to know about the lawsuit over Maine’s public defense system 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Morning smoke 🏛 Reddit

Smoke on the Water 🏛 Reddit

Police

Police investigate shooting incident near Kennedy Park in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Topsham police shoot man armed with machete on bridge to Brunswick - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Topsham police shoot man during armed standoff on bridge - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Topsham officer involved in 2 police shootings that happened years apart on same bridge - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Calling all Portland Teachers, Parents, and Citizens. Did you Know there’s an election for School Board on June 10th? 🏛 Reddit

Opinion: Maine doesn’t have to choose between bold policy and balanced budgets 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills says she is reviewing Trump's executive actions 🏛 Maine Public

Golden bill would force federal agencies to have offices outside DC 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Jared Golden wrong to support ICC sanction 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. King questions Trump's nominee to lead Department of Veterans' Affairs 🏛 Maine Public

Sen. King votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Hegseth unqualified to serve as defense secretary 🏛 Portland Press Herald

PHOTOS: Mainers rally for intersectional justice and solidarity at 2025 People’s March 🏛 Maine Beacon

Public Safety

City tractor goes through the ice in Portland pond - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: January 22nd – 28th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Weekend Guide: January 24th – January 26th, 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Maine Things To Do | Ice Skate for Sweetser, Family Ice Fishing Day, Indoor Insanity 5K 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Cypress Hill - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

‘La Bohème’ is a love story for Opera Maine, Portland Symphony Orchestra 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland but this is pretty wholesome and I think anyone can go. 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Augusta Task Force on Homelessness discuss solutions as extreme cold hits Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Utilities

Maine Turnpike Authority staying mum on executive director applicants 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

This tiny Maine island was too beautiful for these artists to alter 🏛 Bangor Daily News