Morning Links - Thursday January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Arts

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

Businness

Maine receives federal grant to boost innovation of forest-based products 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine gets $22M to boost development of new wood products 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

“Lighthouses of Maine” named to the 2025 World Monuments Watch 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Maine lighthouses added to list of endangered world cultural sites 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine’s lighthouses added to global list of endangered heritage sites 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland launches resilient infrastructure projects, one year after historic storm 🏛 WGME

Maine snowmobile clubs are desperate for snow even as some trails open 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Millennials keep finger skateboarding alive 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Artist raises thousands for charity through monthly paint-a-thons 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Portland school board delays vote on firing athletic director ... 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland middle school athletic director awaits decision after 8-hour termination hearing 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

South Portland School Department votes to revise hazing policies 🏛 WABI

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

Environment

PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Nearly 500 acres of forest to be preserved in Somerset County 🏛 Maine Public

Opinion: Maine is smart to make producers responsible for packaging waste 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Biden administration withdraws rules to protect endangered right whales from ship collisions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine environmental advocates unveil priorities for new session 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Mayo Mill Dam Review committee to hold public meeting early next month 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Food and Drink

Rosemont Market ＆ Bakery closing Munjoy Hill location 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rosemont Market ＆ Bakery on Munjoy Hill To Close January 31st 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Recent Closings: Rebel Munchies and Libations Closes Unexpectedly 🏛 Portland Old Port

Anneke Jans, Maine Craft Public House, East End Rosemont 🏛 Portland Food Map

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

Taco Trio Moving Back To Original South Portland, Maine, Location 🏛 WJBQ

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

Guns

Can we protect ourselves from gun violence? 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Health Care

Letter: Dental care sorely lacking for MaineCare patients 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dental care program brings services to kids in Maine who need it 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

What is Maine's oldest lighthouse? The history of Portland Head Light 🏛 Seacoastonline

Housing

Housing First development approved for Portland 🏛 Maine Public

Justice

Cash App parent company agrees to $80M settlement 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'It's never as simple as leaving': Sex trafficking in Maine 🏛 Boothbay Register

Labor

Social Security fix is a victory for public sector employees 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

Outdoors

Congress Approves Bill to Expand Outdoor Equity 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Photography

PHOTOS: A day on the ice 🏛 The Town Line

PHOTOS: Remembering the past summer 🏛 The Town Line

Police

Maine man accused of shooting his stepbrother 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine man arrested for shooting stepbrother in the leg 🏛 New England Cable News

Police arrest suspect in December shooting incident near Maine Mall 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Lawmakers aim to address transparency concerns over vague 'concept draft' bills 🏛 Maine Public

Taxes take center stage in budget debates 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

Maine must prevent ‘catastrophic cuts’ to victim services 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Facing cuts, abuse survivors implore Maine lawmakers to bolster victim services funding 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

Letter: Energy Office deserves Cabinet status 🏛 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 🏛 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. 🏛 Reddit

Canadian officials warn against trade war during Maine visit 🏛 Bangor Daily News

People's March 1/18 - Augusta AND Portland 🏛 Reddit

Maine’s delegation welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

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

State

Census suggests a new richest Portland suburb, fewer French Mainers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

GoldenOak with special guest Cilla Bonnie LIVE STREAM 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Rick Price ＆ Cidny Bullens 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Oysters + Bubbles | Class 🏛 Visit Portland

Cribbage Tournament this Sunday! Be there or get skunked! 🏛 Reddit

February 9th Portland Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

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

Voter Suppression

Opinion: Voter suppression initiative uses Jim Crow-style playbook to get more power for Republicans 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

L.L.Bean to open Biddeford outlet 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New LL Bean outlet 'coming soon' to Maine city 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

3 More Portland, Maine, Restaurants/Bars Permanently Closing 🏛 WCYY

Maine Craft Distilling closes Public House for the winter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland ranked top 10 best food destination in the US. Here's why 🏛 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? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Maine Supreme Court considers new rules for justice discipline 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

Maine Chamber and BIW challenge state paid family leave rule 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

LGBTQIA+

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

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

Outdoors

New rates at Baxter State Park start Wednesday 🏛 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 🏛 Reddit

Billy’s Garden at Perkin’s Cove in Ogunquit 🏛 Reddit

The Lighthouse on the Marginal Way in Ogunquit 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland duplex struck by gunfire for second time in 3 months 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Man seriously injured in South Portland shooting incident 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Republicans blast proposed tax increases in Gov. Mills' budget 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Republicans vow to oppose any budget with tax increases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Gov. Janet Mills to detail budget plan in upcoming address 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

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

Maine victim service providers want stability in state budget 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Funding shortfalls leave Maine victim services at risk 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmakers set limits on vague placeholder bills 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utility committee backs Mills’ nominee for public advocate 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Gov. Mills' nominee for public advocate backed by lawmakers 🏛 Maine Public

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

Protect Our Care Maine urges U.S. Senators to oppose RFK Jr. nomination 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Public

Angus King questions Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick in fiery hearing 🏛 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 🏛 The New Yorker

Trump pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, grilled at lengthy confirmation hearing 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Old Port

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

Weekend Guide: January 17th – January 20th, 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Kevin Hart 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Nick Swardson: Toilet Head - Portland 🏛 State Theatre

‘Antiques Roadshow’ to make first stop in Maine for 30th tour 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Things To Do | Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, Public Baked Bean Supper, Celia Woodsmith + Jason Anick Trio 🏛 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. 🏛 Reddit

Voter Suppression

Potential voter ID referendum would also restrict absentee voting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Afternoon Links - Tuesday January 14, 2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Arts

Collective Marks: Six Years of Print Jam 🏛 SPACE

Photographer captures portraits of American bedrooms as uniquely intimate spaces 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

ILAP Community Information Session: What Immigrants Need to Know Right Now 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 Mainebiz

Climate-proofing Maine's working waterfront 🏛 Mainebiz

Storm Recovery Resources 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Public

Five Entities in District 1 Receive Federal Funding for Clean Energy Says Congresswoman Pingree 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Cape Elizabeth parents shared old tests, principal says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

‘The Maine Question’ explores hazing, on campus and beyond 🏛 University of Maine

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

Environment

Yarmouth councilors approve removal of dams on Royal River 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Little Brother Chinese Food closes in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

3 Maine Ice Bars to Chill at This Winter 🏛 Down East

Maine Craft Distilling closing for winter 🏛 Reddit

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

Health Care

Enrollment in Maine's online insurance marketplace surpasses last year's numbers 🏛 Maine Public

Speaker of Maine House unveils bill to ease health care workforce shortage 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Hundreds of apartments proposed for Thompson’s Point 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine real estate mostly unaffected by commission changes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Optimistic outlook for continued affordable housing ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Don’t bet on $500 apartments at the decaying Bangor Mall 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

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

Justice

ACLU asks court to consider releasing people from jail until state can provide counsel 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 Reddit

A beach fisherman waiting for the fishing rod to bend 🏛 Reddit

Snow storm photo dump 🏛 Reddit

Fisherman’s Sunrise 🏛 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 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Police

Portland police investigate shots fired into building 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Another Maine apartment building was shot up 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police investigating reports of shots fired in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Multiple Shots Fired into Duplex on Eleanor Street Late Last Night 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

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

Man accused of stealing Maine sailboat 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

Portland man arrested for alleged boat theft 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine musician gets stolen drums back in elaborate sting operation 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

Teen arrested in Chebeague Island home invasion investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

State GOP Party Elects New Chair 🏛 Maine Public

Retired police officer selected as new chair of Maine Republican Party 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Legislature eyes campaign finance reforms as courts weigh voter-backed referenda 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Proposed cigarette tax increase draws praise and concern 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Maine lawmakers want state to stop issuing Real ID cards 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Susan Collins stands up for public servants 🏛 Bangor Daily News

U.S. Senate hearing on Interior nominee postponed until Thursday 🏛 Maine Morning Star

What if all states split their Electoral College votes for president? 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

Jared Golden votes yes on HR 23, defunding ＆ sanctioning the ICC for having investigated Israel 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

State

Governor Mills Announces State of Maine Deploying Firefighting Crews to Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts 🏛 State of Maine

Mainers headed to Los Angeles to help fight wildfires 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine firefighters join wildfire battle in Southern California 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine will deploy firefighters to help with Southern California wildfires 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

Neal Francis - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Antiques Roadshow coming to Boothbay in June 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Harlem Globetrotters Bring Their 2025 World Tour to Portland 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Warmth and Advocacy: Supporting New Mainers in Our Community 🏛 SPACE

Business

Maine's top economic development official to step down 🏛 Mainebiz

Buy Local

Portland potters get their hands dirty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland’s narrow gauge railroad to close temporarily to accommodate nearby construction 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Letter: Decline of cross-country ski tells a bigger, sadder tale 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Food Map

Sensational Japanese savory pancake at The Send Brewing in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

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

History

Throwback photos: Portland native Linda Lavin visiting her home city 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Renting in rural Maine can be as hard as it is in cities 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Nautical sunset, Kennebunkport, ME 🏛 Reddit

It really was a lovely day in Maine today.... 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos January 12th, 2025 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Pictures from my walk to work in Rockland Maine 🏛 Reddit

Came to visit Maine from Dieppe, NB 🏛 Reddit

Ground is sour, louis 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland cops arrest and “torture” victim of roadside assault 🏛 The Bollard

Politics

People's March (formerly Women's March) Jan 18, Portland 🏛 Reddit

Opinion: Victory for Maine’s Right to Repair is premature 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Janet Mills may get Democratic pushback on proposed cigarette tax hike 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins and Senate both at a crossroads 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Residents not home when Portland fire broke out early Sunday morning 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

First Maine Roller Derby bout of 2025 on Saturday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Twelve ways to get the most out of winter in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Edward Albee play, Biddeford mills tour, ice racing competition 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Lake Street Dive at Thompson’s Point Aug. 16 ＆ 17 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Unhoused

Maine warming center locations, hours 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Letter: Proposed Maine voter ID law goes way too far 🏛 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 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Home + Energy Chat: Green Bank 🏛 Visit Portland

Community

Midcoast Wood Bank steps up to help Maine families keep warm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: By supporting Maine families, we keep Maine children safe 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Defunding Public Education

Opinion: School choice in Maine is key to empowering families 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

PFAS in Maine can travel from stream to ski trail through snowmaking 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Yarmouth approves plan to remove two Royal River dams 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Trout Unlimited to remove 200-year-old dam in Buckfield 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Coastal Maine is not immune to devastating wildfire 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Rebel Munchies Closed Permanently? 🏛 Reddit

Guns

Maine’s yellow flag law in three charts 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Justice

Webinar: ACLU of Maine 2025 Legislative Priorities 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Photography

Creating vintage fashion at Lost ＆ Found Markets in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Watch these otters playing in the Maine woods 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mount Washington as seen from One City Center in Portland yesterday. 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Maine Republican Party ousts its chair for the 2nd straight time 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Our View: Yes, energy office should be a Cabinet department 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How the pandemic ‘sugar high’ led to Maine’s budget crunch 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine State Police respond to dozens of highway crashes amid Saturday snow 🏛 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 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Hot Cocoa Sip-Off Coming to Portland, Maine's Congress Square 🏛 WCYY

Maine Mariners vs. Norfolk Admirals 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Trois-Rivières Lions 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Crowd Source 🏛 Empire Comedy Club

Justin Silver & Nick Simmons 🏛 Empire Comedy Club

EMPIRE IMPROV: Cage Match 🏛 Empire Comedy Club

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

RiRa Portland (w/ cover band) @ Rí Rá Irish Pub - Jan 18, 2025, 10:00PM 🏛 Ben Kilcollins

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

Killer show at Novel on Congress 2/15/25 7pm 🏛 Reddit