Morning Links - Tuesday April 15, 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Arts

Cool new mural on Free Street. Love it ! 🏛 Reddit

Asylum Seekers

Immigrant coalition raises alarm over Wells police ICE partnership as state debate looms 🏛 WGME

Maine immigrant advocates call for humane policies after mistaken deportation sparks fear - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Furcationland’s furry convention celebrates third year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland city manager’s budget proposal calls for 6.2% citywide tax increase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City Receives Major Site Plan Application for 9 Boyd Street Area 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Volunteers Needed for Assistance at Portland's Eastern Prom Garden; April 26 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Coffee & Climate: Stormwater Management 🏛 City of Portland

Constitutional Crisis

Janet Mills defends Maine against Donald Trump on national TV 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Trump’s anti-DEI policies violate civil rights laws 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Defending Freedom of Speech - Smith vs. Trump 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Pingree told Mainers she’s pushing back against Trump. Mainers told her it’s not enough. 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Left-leaning crowd vents anger, distrust of Trump during Chellie Pingree town hall 🏛 Maine Public

At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Rep. Pingree challenges Trump administration's decisions at town hall - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Mainers are fired up': Democrats voice anger over Trump at town hall in Rockport - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree hosts town hall in Westbrook - YouTube - CBS 13 News

All of us, but especially lawyers, must stand up for the rule of law in face of Trump challenges 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump, Musk and RFK Jr. are hurting people with cancer, including me | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine funding cancelled by Trump administration 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

With many tariffs on hold, Portland area businesses say they're still feeling impacts 🏛 Maine Public

Lobster industries brace for potential trade war impacts 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Maine business leaders hold press event on anticipated impacts from tariffs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Businesses in Calais feeling effect of tariffs 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Tariffs and recession fears hit Main Street, but not all suffer 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'These tariffs are hurting us all': Maine business leaders talk tariffs impacts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland brewery owner details impacts of tariffs on business - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Local businesses hold press event to discuss tariffs impacts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine homebuilding leader talks about uncertainty due to tariffs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine business leaders talk shared concerns over Trump's moves on trade - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine business leaders hold press event on expected impacts from tariffs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

What Republicans won’t tell you about the US trade deficit with Canada | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

President Trump wants an apology but is not deserving of respect | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The silence of Susan Collins is not golden | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Maine’s only law school asks state for $1 million to reopen criminal law clinic 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lawmakers look to ban legacy admissions in Maine, but some colleges are pushing back 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Follow the Water - A Source to Sea Adventure | Short Documentary - YouTube - Maine Mountain Media

Lawmakers consider $10M bailout for Fairfield PFAS crisis 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lakes Region Restoration Project Aims to Link Conservation Lands From Maine to New Hampshire 🏛 Inside Climate News

Portland Jetport, Diocese of Portland cited over tree clearing project in South Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

South Portland orders remediation from Portland Jetport over unpermitted clear cutting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Gambling

Legislature considers authorizing expansion of gaming for tribes 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Health Care

Health care Maine can’t afford to lose | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Medicaid cuts put Maine cancer patients' care at risk 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Study shows grim financial picture for Maine hospitals - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine hospitals are hurting and need a break from the state 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine lawmakers aim to prevent more closures of long-term care facilities - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Housing

Portland should proceed with caution on North Deering housing proposal | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bills aim to keep veterans’ homes solvent, aging Mainers in their homes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

LGBTQIA+

It’s especially challenging being transgender today, but I have faith in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Rep. Libby’s behavior was dangerous | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: All children should be treated with dignity and respect 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQ+ community members are not the products of grooming | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

1st transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine USA 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nazis

Aroostook County newspaper faces backlash over book-burning ad 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Scarborough Marsh offers springtime outdoor activities for Mainers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Guide Mondays: Staying safe while kayaking - YouTube - CBS 13 News

9 oceanside trails to try in Maine this spring 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This is what the Maine moose means to me 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Meet Portland's cuddliest police dog 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland police welcome new comfort dog to the department - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine legislators are trying to rein in the governor’s emergency power 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine Legislature Urged to Fund Legal Aid Services 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Government needs to honor commitments to Portland seniors | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Sue Salisbury: A budget that provides stability in the face of uncertainty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine bill aims to send a message to Nebraska concerning electoral votes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Over 1,300 Mainers urge Collins to protect families, critical program funding 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine group urges Sen. Collins to protect social programs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Privacy

Do you have your REAL ID yet? 🏛 The County

Things to Do

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted 🏛 SPACE

Pavements 🏛 SPACE

Leila and the Wolves 🏛 SPACE

The 5 Best Day Trips Near Portland, Maine 🏛 Only in Your State

Maine Wildlife Park Opens April 15, 2025 for 2025 Season 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Fun indie rock show next week at BPM 🏛 Reddit

Noonday - Robert Gans 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Transportation

Maine’s transportation system barely exists | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Letter: Senate should reject SAVE Act 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Morning Links - Monday April 14, 2025

Monday, April 14, 2025

Arts

Mallett Brothers Band release new album ‘Higher Up in the Hills’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

This Thursday 4:30-6:30pm ＞＞ Public Meeting to Kick Off the Reimagining Franklin Street Project. Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library 🏛 Reddit

Constitutional Crisis

Judge Rules Trump Cannot Take School Lunch Money From Hungry Kids In Maine Over Trans Students 🏛 Erin in the Morning

Maine DOC details what it's losing in federal funding over transgender policy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Children's Museum and Theater of Maine loses over $200,000 in federal grant funding - YouTube - WMTW-TV

What a Maine Democrat’s town hall said about politics in Donald Trump’s era 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Labor unions, grassroots activists fueling Maine protests against ultra-rich takeover 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Hands Off Maine’s environment! | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Coverage of Maine’s Hands Off! protests was disappointing | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers need to take care of each other now | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Trump supporters lack empathy | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things that a doctor holds dear | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine needs Medicaid and SNAP 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Vote to preserve our democracy 🏛 Bangor Daily News

I’m writing a memoir. Maybe I should be writing America’s obituary. | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

This is a test – together, we Mainers can pass it | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Remember what followed the fall of Rome | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. King calls safeguarding nuclear stockpile a 'no fail mission' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Sen. Collins addresses support for bill to give more tariff authority to Congress - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

Free community college in Maine should be made permanent | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

New gear could keep fishermen on the water longer, and whales safe 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Elevation Burger closes all three Maine locations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Check Out “Sweet Thai” Opening Soon 🏛 The Gorham Times

Maine Food & Dining News: South Portland, Bangor, Searsport, Bucksport, Augusta, Buxton 🏛 Portland Food Map

I won a membership to Portland’s only bottle club. Here’s what it’s like 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Grateful for funding for family planning care in Maine | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bill aims to help veterans home care provider keep operating 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

By Request. 296 Spring Street 🏛 Portland House Stories

Throwback photos: Portland Press Herald delivery in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

In seeking to preserve their communities, Mainers risk killing them | Editorial 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

U.S.-Canadian dual citizen crosses boundaries to speak out for transgender rights 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Sunday Photos: April 13th, 2025 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Police

Three people arrested on gun, drug charges in Biddeford, US marshals say 🏛 Portland Press Herald

US Marshals Service arrests three in Maine fugitive investigation - YouTube - WMTW-TV

AG: State trooper justified in 2024 fatal Old Orchard Beach shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Bill to make opioid settlement spending more transparent advances 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bills seek hike in state's share of county jail costs 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Public hearing held for bill to expand Maine's child tax credit - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Republicans share concerns after audit identifies issues in how spending is tracked - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine farms are under attack in Augusta | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Raising taxes on high earners will not help Maine | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Brighton Ave the other day 🏛 Reddit

Two employees recovering after fire at Gorham medical marijuana facility - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Portland Falls to South Georgia on the Road, 2-1 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Things to Do

Best bets this week: Aziz Ansari, Lucy Kaplansky and Maine Roller Derby 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Top events coming to Maine: The Kills in Portland, Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers have two extra hours of daylight. What should you do with them? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Transportation

Transportation bill could transform life in rural Maine | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Morning Links - Sunday April 13, 2025

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Business

Gulf of Maine scallop fishery closes for first time in 16 years 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

Tracking Maine’s legal challenges to Trump’s agenda 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Judge orders USDA to release Maine funding frozen in Title IX dispute 🏛 Maine Public

Trump admin. ordered to unfreeze funding in Maine transgender student dispute 🏛 Boston.com

Behold Trump’s big tariff ruse | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Maine fishermen optimistic about removal of two dams in Yarmouth - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Four takeaways from The Monitor’s investigation into maternity care in Maine 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Housing

Zoning won’t solve Maine’s housing crisis — and zoning didn’t create it | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Lawmakers should change the pay law that’s hurting rural Maine 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Police

Portland police launch investigation after body found in apartment attic - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Laurel Libby parlays transgender censure into campaign cash 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bill to make opioid settlement spending more transparent advances 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Bill seeks to strengthen Maine's implied warranty laws - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Weekly Highlights: April 7 – 11 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Sen. King grills counter terrorism nominee, two spar over Hegseth text exchange - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Please, Canada, take Maine in? | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Arbitrary syringe limits not the best way to address Maine’s opioid crisis | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public safety officials team up to install free smoke alarms in Maine homes 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Two workers treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Gorham cannabis facility 🏛 Portland Press Herald

2 employees injured in fire at medical marijuana facility in Maine 🏛 Boston.com

Fire forces evacuation of Biddeford apartment building - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine Notch Second Consecutive Road ... 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Things to Do

Cool Things Happening in Portland Today Tomorrow and Monday (April 12–14) 🏛 Reddit

The Mars Volta - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Vacationland

LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Itinerary: 48 Hours in Portland, Maine 🏛 Visit Portland

Morning Links - Saturday April 12, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Arts

Harpswell artist lends imagery to Maine band's moody album, 'Enigma' 🏛 Harpswell Anchor

Musical adaptation of ‘Little Women’ is not your average Jo of a show – News 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Tweakers gettin ready for farmers market season 🏛 Reddit

Asylum Seeker

Anti-Trump protestors in Wells raise concerns about police department's cooperation with ICE 🏛 Maine Public

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Rabid gray fox found in Freeport, Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

City News Round Up: Friday, April 11, 2025 🏛 City of Portland

Climate Emergency

More than $100M possible for Maine’s winter storm, climate change prep 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Congress must address climate change 🏛 Bangor Daily News

List of proposals to reform Maine's clean energy program continues to grow 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Protect energy efficiency incentives for Maine homeowners | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

As demand for AI rises, so do power thirsty data centers 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Don’t roll back Maine’s landmark recycling law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

USDA ordered to unfreeze federal funding to Maine 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Judge temporarily blocks USDA from interfering with Maine’s funding 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal judge orders USDA to unfreeze funding to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Judge orders USDA to unfreeze Maine funding 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Statement of Attorney General Frey on Court Granting Temporary Restraining Order in USDA Funding CaseRelated Documents 🏛 State of Maine

‘Absolutely absurd’: Maine congresswoman shares list of 110 banned words at the USDA 🏛 WABI

Maine Governor, Staring Down Trump, Says She Is Unfazed by ‘Loud Men’ 🏛 New York Times

'No negotiations': Gov. Mills says Maine doesn't plan to respond to the federal government 🏛 WMTW

Trump administration moves to cut off K-12 funding to Maine amid 'impasse' over transgender athletes 🏛 Maine Public

‘At an impasse’: Maine refuses to give in to Trump’s demands on transgender athlete rules 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine, Trump administration ‘at an impasse’ after state refuses to comply with trans athlete policy 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Trump administration starts process to end all federal K-12 funding to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Education Department Is Threatening to Cut All Federal Funding for Maine Schools 🏛 New York Times

US Education Department takes steps to pull Maine’s funding over Title IX noncompliance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What noncompliance could mean for Maine if it doesn't sign feds' resolution 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Trump administration to refer Maine to Justice Department over transgender participation in sports – NBC Boston 🏛 Boston.com

Maine won't sign Title IX resolution agreement that would ban trans athletes from girls' sports - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gov. Mills will 'see the Trump administration in court' over Title IX noncompliance, official says - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Trump administration to refer Maine to Justice Department over transgender athletes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Children’s Museum loses federal grant funding 🏛 Mainebiz

Maine children's museum loses $225K grant due to Trump cuts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

'A loss for the children': Children's Museum of Maine loses $225K in federal grants - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Hancock County Library Directors Pen A Letter Asking Residents to Show Up for Libraries in Response to Federal Cuts 🏛 Bar Harbor Story

16 states sue Trump admin over halted school relief aid 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

ACLU files free speech lawsuit against Trump administration on behalf of Maine human rights advocate 🏛 Maine Public

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s ICC sanctions as free speech violation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mainer says Trump sanctions block his work on human rights violations in Myanmar 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Human Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Sanctions Targeting ICC 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Maine DHHS warns of public health impacts of federal budget cuts 🏛 Maine Public

Where Maine's federal lawmakers stand on Donald Trump's tariff policy 🏛 Maine Public

Northern Maine border businesses discuss path forward amid tariffs 🏛 The County

Navigating Lobster Tariffs Webinar: A Resilient Industry Faces Uncertainty 🏛 Island Institute

Letter: Congress must stop Trump from ruining America 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health care for Mainers should start here at home | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Reject Trump’s abusive tax hike and trade war | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

2025-2026 district calendar 🏛 Portland Public Schools

Environment

South Portland slaps Portland jetport with tree violation notices 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Harpswell residents want answers about PFOS contamination from firefighting foam - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Harbor seal saved from entanglement off Kennebunkport, Maine coast 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Republican lawmakers want to put a moratorium on dam removals 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Northern Maine resident challenges local dam replacement over flooding concerns 🏛 The County

Part of the Gulf of Maine will be closed to scalloping for almost a year 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Legislators land airport habitat bill after turbulent takeoff 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Oak & Ember 🏛 Portland Food Map

Health Care

Sweetser to open Maine's first locked psychiatric facility for youth 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine ranks fifth poorest for hospitals, second in debt 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Event held in Portland to raise awareness about victims of crime - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Nazis

I Moved to Maine to find Community. A Nazi Moved in Next Door. 🏛 Harper's Bazaar

David Deschesne Doubles Down on Promoting Nazism in The Fort Fairfield Journal 🏛 Listen and Learn

Photography

Our beautiful city 🏛 Reddit

Dramatic golden hour light at Bug Light, South Portland, ME 🏛 Reddit

Last Saturdays sunrise, Scarborough Marsh 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland police remove body from Grant Street attic 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland police remove body from apartment building 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Report of Attorney General on the Use Deadly Force Old Orchard Beach, July 9, 2024Related Documents 🏛 State of Maine

Stolen car chase ends on Portland tracks 🏛 WMTW

Woman accused of leading Maine police on chase in stolen car 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Privacy

Rush to meet Real ID deadline leads to long lines at Maine BMV locations - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Suit accuses Camden National Bank of selling customer data to Meta, Google 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Maine lawmaker proposes cap on General Assistance spending - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Wording for people's veto of Maine state budget finalized 🏛 WMTW

Maine’s Defense Workers and Peace Activists Striving for Peace and Pollution Reduction - Apr 2025 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Spotted on 295 in Falmouth 🏛 Reddit

Public Safety

Firefighters cite safety concerns with Maine bill on sprinkler systems 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Friedmann bill to better protect medically vulnerable Mainers during power outages given initial Legislative approval 🏛 Bar Harbor Story

Sports

Fisher Cats beat the Sea Dogs in extra innings - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Maine fair schedule 2025 including Cumberland, Fryeburg, Bangor, Common Ground 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The Color of Sound with John Cotter & Shanna Compton 🏛 SPACE

Japanese Avant-Garde Pioneers 🏛 SPACE

Happy Trails Happy Hour 🏛 Portland Trails

Up next for Books and Beer with Rising Tide is FAGIN THE THIEF by Allison Epstein! They will be meeting on Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm at Rising Tide Brewing Company! 🏛 Bluesky - Print: A Bookstore

We're the last stop of the tour, this should be a great show! 🏛 Reddit

Something fun & kid-friendly going on this weekend: Cookie Painting at The Messy Cookie 🏛 Reddit

Comedian Carlos Mencia to bring laughs to Portland's Empire Comedy Club - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Unhoused

Bill to boost funding for emergency shelters in Maine advances - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Voter Suppression

Maine leaders divided on SAVE Act voter registration changes 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Friday April 11, 2025

Friday, April 11, 2025

Arts

Casco Bay Wind Symphony seeks donations for Portland's July 4 concert setup costs - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Signs of Spring: 'Art in Bloom' at Portland Museum of Art - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Spring has sprung with 'Art in Bloom' exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Area student exhibits his photography at Windham Public Library 🏛 The Windham Eagle

City

Prioritize pedestrian safety in Portland | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine's 15 Best Attractions According to TripAdvisor 🏛 WBLM

Climate Emergency

Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Winter 2024–25 🏛 Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Legislature poised to pass emergency bill to better prepare Maine for extreme weather 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Constitutional Crisis

How one Maine high school became the center of Trump's war on trans student athletes 🏛 NBC News

Trump to refer Maine to Justice Department over disagreement about transgender sports 🏛 Associated Press

Trump administration to refer Maine to Justice Department over transgender participation in sports - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

USDA responds to lawsuit over funding freeze for Maine's school food programs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine lawmaker introduces bill to safeguard against federal cuts to school meals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mills, advocates urge protections for free school meal programs 🏛 Maine Public

School food service leaders rally to protect Maine School Meals for All program 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine leaders push to protect school meals amid federal cuts 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

VA cuts put care for veterans at risk 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump tariff rollercoaster shows why Congress needs to reclaim its authority 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tariffs force Maine businesses, municipalities into an uncertain future 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Despite latest delay, Maine industries concerned about impacts of tariffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump’s latest tariff move matches a proposal from Jared Golden 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine sawmills face uncertainty amid U.S.-Canada lumber tariffs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs cause Maine fire truck costs to spike 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State Library 🏛 State of Maine

Maine State Library closes for two weeks amid federal funding cuts 🏛 WGME

Local libraries weigh uncertain financial futures under Trump 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s leaders should demand LIHEAP’s reinstatement | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

King Working to Get Maine Farmers Expected Federal Investments to Sustain Operations 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Education

Board Sends FY26 Budget to Council 🏛 Portland Public Schools

High schoolers resist phone rules — but their reasons might surprise adults 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Are the schools traumatizing our students? 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Environment

Northern Maine resident challenges local dam replacement over flooding concerns 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Food and Drink

Where To Eat And Drink With A Group In Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

What’s the deal with elevation burger? 🏛 Reddit

Guns

Federal appeals court declines to reinstate Maine's 3-day waiting period on guns 🏛 Maine Public

Federal appeals court agrees to keep Maine’s 72-hour law on hold 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Maine’s legislature can protect access to reproductive health care, even as the Trump administration seeks to undermine it 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine hospitals are struggling, trade association reports 🏛 Mainebiz

'We can't sustain the system we have': New study paints grim picture for Maine hospitals - YouTube - CBS 13 News

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Custom House Wharf 1951 & 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Maine bills aim to help aging Mainers, veterans homes 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Nangle bills aim to protect Maine consumers, mobile park residents 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Justice

Man sentenced for deadly Portland shooting linked to fight between rival motorcycle clubs 🏛 WGME

Portland man sentenced to 5 years after claiming self-defense in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Naples man sentenced for 2024 killing of Susan McHugh in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland tattoo shop owner sentenced to 15 years for deadly shooting 🏛 WMTW

Bill addressing critical shortage of public defenders headed to governor's desk 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmakers pass $3 million bill for public defense system 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bill to expand Maine public defender office passes the Legislature 🏛 Maine Public

Dissatisfaction with Susan Collins is not about policy | Letter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine judicial system failing Maine women and girls 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQIA+

Gov. Mills says no agreement with feds on trans athletes in girls' sports 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Friday is Maine's deadline to ban trans athletes from girls’ sports 🏛 Bangor Daily News

We should celebrate trans athletes persevering in face of hatred 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine House right to censure Laurel Libby 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Moose lottery opens 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Maine extends gray squirrel hunting season 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A wave of migratory birds is about to change the Maine landscape 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Driver of stolen van leads police agencies on pursuit through Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Police: Stolen vehicle chase ends with crash, arrest in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Video of arrest on narrow gauge rail 🏛 Reddit

'Aaron feels sorry': Naples man to serve 5 years for killing woman in Portland shooting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Republicans say state audit had major issues - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Trump-supported budget squeaks by in U.S. House after GOP assurances of vast spending cuts 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Most Mainers disapprove of Susan Collins, new poll finds 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sports

Sea Dogs players adjusting to cold weather - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sea Dogs beat up on the Fisher Cats - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Maine BMV wait times grow as Real ID deadline nears 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine’s child welfare system needs urgent reform | Opinion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Resurgam Music and Arts Festival - Portland 🏛 State Theatre

City's Earth Day Celebration Postponed to Saturday, April 19 at Payson Park 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary Celebration 🏛 Visit Portland

Weekend Guide: April 11th - 13th, 2025 | Portland Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Check out these upcoming concerts in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Expanded Seventh Annual Maine Seaweed Week Returns; April 25 - May 4 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Hands-On Oyster Shucking Class 🏛 Visit Portland

Transportation

Maine State Ferry rates may go up again for the second time in a year 🏛 Maine Public

MaineDOT rolls out 3-year, $4.8 billion plan to fix infrastructure - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Voter Suppression

Jared Golden backs Republican bill to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Pingree, Golden split over bill requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship 🏛 Maine Public

Jared Golden sides with Republicans on bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Rep. Golden backs bill targeting voting by noncitizens, which is already against the law 🏛 Maine Morning Star