Evening Links - Monday March 24, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025

Arts

Weakened Friends rips into Natalie Imbruglia’s ’90s hit ‘Torn’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Young musicians take the stage at Maine Academy of Modern Music's Girls Rock Concert 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Feds detain 17-year-old immigrant on his way to work in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mother of Lewiston teenager arrested by Border Patrol describes anguish over her son's detention 🏛 Maine Public

Maine resident kidnapped by ICE thugs for the crime of speaking Spanish while brown (link to fundraiser in the comment) 🏛 Reddit

Business

Employer-educator partnerships are key to Maine’s workforce future 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Biddeford shopping center repositioned as entertainment ... 🏛 Mainebiz

City

Redesign of Portland’s Congress Square Park may resume this summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Live Nation Planning Board Mtg Tomorrow 3/25 430p 🏛 Reddit

Climate Emergency

If you're looking for a way to plug in, check out the Portland Climate Action Team - they do AMAZING work locally on climate and environment issues. Meeting on Zoom on Tuesday. 🏛 Reddit

Letter: Protect clean energy investments 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Portland Literary Club aims to build community through shared reads 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Constitutional Crisis

Janet Mills unloads on Donald Trump after he demands apology 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills fires back after Trump’s demand for ‘full throated apology’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills responds to President Trump's demand for apology 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Gov. Mills fires back at Trump after president demands apology - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine Gov. Mills responds to Trump's demand for apology - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Donald Trump demands 'full throated apology' from Janet Mills after clash over transgender athletes 🏛 Maine Public

Trump Demands Apology From Maine Gov. Janet Mills for Defending Trans Women 🏛 Truthout

Here’s a running list of all the probes, funding cuts since Trump threatened Maine 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Angus King criticizes Trump administration's approach to Social Security as 'reckless' 🏛 Maine Public

Donald Trump and Elon Musk confound Susan Collins’ pledge to bring money to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Aroostook residents push for a Collins town hall 🏛 The County

Hundreds turn out in Bangor for Golden “empty chair” town hall 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine provider for HIV, AIDS services criticizes Trump administration cuts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

USPS workers in Portland, Bangor rally against 10,000 job cuts 🏛 WMTW

Rep. Pingree calls for answers from USDA on cuts to food programs - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Rally against privatizing USPS - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Where will Maine, country be after Trump's first 100 days in office? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: America does not need its first king 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Americans must find their line in the sand 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Don’t give Musk a pass on his DOGE role 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

The Weekly Food Report: Latest in Portland's Culinary Scene 🏛 Portland Old Port

New Japanese restaurant and market coming to West Bayside 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LB Mini-Mart Opens Today at Rock Row 🏛 Portland Food Map

Aomori Restaurant ＆ Market 🏛 Portland Food Map

Coming Soon: Masa Miyake to Launch Restaurant and Japanese-Inspired Market 🏛 Portland Old Port

Education

Public hearing for $86.5 million school project to be held in Cape Elizabeth Monday night - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Thornton Academy lockdown lifted after threatening call 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Thornton Academy goes into brief lockdown due to threatening call - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Fossil collection of Portland High alum has new digs at school 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Netflix founder donates $50 million to Bowdoin to study AI 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bowdoin College is receiving a $50 million gift from Netflix cofounder 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

Falmouth to have another public hearing, vote on pesticide ordinance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Democrats and Republicans again at odds over mining laws in Maine 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmakers consider measure to relax lithium mining regulations 🏛 Maine Public

Health Care

Maine lawmakers urged to keep children from languishing in hospital emergency departments 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health care advocates urge Maine's federal lawmakers to fight against Medicaid cuts 🏛 Maine Public

Medicaid faces threats at state and federal levels 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine advocates make another push to expand compulsory psychiatric programs 🏛 Maine Public

This Friday is Bad Abortion Bill Day in the Maine Legislature. While you sh… 🏛 Bluesky - Maine Women’s Lobby

History

Examining the impact of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' which was written in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Throwback photos: Girl Scout cookie sales of the ’50s and ’60s 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Bangor mobile home residents celebrate purchasing their park, expansion plans 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Victims' Rights Community Event 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Labor

MaineGeneral Health to lay off 100 full-time equivalent positions 🏛 Maine Public

MaineGeneral layoffs paint dark picture of financial pressures on state hospitals 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

MaineGeneral Medical Center plans to lay off 100 employees next month - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LGBTQIA+

Hundreds turn out for trans students’ rights as Maine faces federal compliance countdown 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Hundreds rally for LGBTQIA+ rights in Cumberland 🏛 Maine Public

Cumberland-North Yarmouth parents, students hold rally supporting trans students 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers rally to defend transgender athletes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Protest in Cumberland defends transgender athletes amid federal funding threats - YouTube - CBS 13 News

“Children should have access to a safe, welcoming school environment where… 🏛 Bluesky - Maine Women’s Lobby

Manie school at center of trans athlete debate holds "We Won't Back Down" rally - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: Size divisions would level the playing field 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Booking Maine’s most sought-after campsites is a competitive sport 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tips for reserving a site at Maine’s favorite campgrounds 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Police

Three Gorham teens who were reported missing have been found safe 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Arrest made in $100K Cumberland scam; Police suspect wider criminal network 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Sun pillar burner sunrise, Portland, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos: March 23rd, 2025 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Graceful Maine lynx pauses in front of trail camera #trailcam #maine #lynx - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Politics

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Support the true health care heroes — they’re in Gaza 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sunrise beam of light 🏛 Reddit

UPDATED: 'Trump Train' Flag Flown on Rockland Memorial Flagpole Raises Anger 🏛 Midcoast Villager

Public Safety

Gorham firefighters battle Saturday morning blaze in ... 🏛 WGME

Crews respond to house fire in Gorham - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Bayside Neighborhood Association Invites you to a Samosa Social Next Month 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

PMA Films: Additional screenings of No Other Land, plus the stunning On Becoming a Guinea Fowl and more David Lynch 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

Reverie Road with special guests Alice Howe ＆ Freebo LIVE ... 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Hallowell Does The Last Waltz LIVE STREAM 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Yarmouth filmmaker talks about Portland radio documentary 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Get tickets now for Maine Roller Derby and Ray LaMontagne in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Celebrate spring with outdoor concerts, festivals, flowers and baseball 🏛 Portland Press Herald

This week, get out to see ‘The Addams Family,’ pay tribute to Pink Floyd and Stevie Wonder 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Leon Bridges very special guest Charley Crockett 🏛 State Theatre

CoComelon sing-A-Long Live - Portland 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Double Feature: An Extraordinary Place ＆ Courts of Belonging 🏛 WMPG

Unhoused

Total Maine: Emergency shelters seek additional $5 million in state aid - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Morning Links - Sunday March 23, 2025

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Arts

MMPA Gallery Opens “TRACE” in April 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Asylum Seekers

The Maine Millennial: Doctor’s deportation is a warning shot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Industry-backed lawmakers lead effort to further loosen regulation of medical cannabis in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

City News Round Up: Friday, March 21, 2025 🏛 City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Stops and starts in Maine’s race to decarbonize 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

Donald Trump wants ‘full throated apology’ from Janet Mills 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trump demands ‘full throated’ apology from Gov. Mills over Maine’s transgender athlete policy 🏛 Portland Press Herald

President Trump requests apology from Gov. Mills in post on Truth Social 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

How Trump’s regulatory freeze is disrupting the US fishing industry 🏛 Reuters

Experts say DOGE cuts could lead to worsening weather forecasts 🏛 Associated Press

Trump demands Maine's governor apologize amid trans athlete legal fight 🏛 Boston.com

Letter: VA cuts are disrespectful and counterproductive 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Local protest of White House actions can unite and clarify 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rockland rallies against oligarchy 🏛 Reddit

How much electricity does Maine get from Canada? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine dairy farmers brace for tariff impacts on feed and production costs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Lawmakers aim to tackle the teacher shortage from multiple angles 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Opinion: Maine teachers should embrace nature-based education 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland seventh grader wins Maine spelling bee ... 🏛 WGME

Maine girl spells 'domesticity' to win 2025 state spelling bee - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Environment

Maine butterfly species among those experiencing fastest declines 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Inside the plan to protect Moosehead Lake from a destructive invasive fish 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

New collaboration looks to raise $62M to protect western Maine woods - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Health Care

Potential MaineCare cuts threaten care for children, nursing home residents 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Doctors, patients finding relief by switching to direct primary care physicians 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Telehealth expansion is a must for the health of Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Maine reporter May Craig was a pioneer for women covering Washington politics 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Maine mobile home owners are pushing back against private investors 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What 4 Maine mobile home residents say about park ownership 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Maine bill would provide more funding for domestic violence advocacy services - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Labor

Maine lawmakers discuss changes to earned paid leave law - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Updated Portland Unemployment Figures | released March 23, 2025 🏛 Reddit

MaineGeneral Health to lay off roughly 100 full-time workers by mid-April 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Nazis

Letter: Paramilitary training ban should be upheld 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Listen to the eerie cries of Maine lynx in these videos 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This Orono forest has a pine tree so enormous it has its own name 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

My Portland street photography collection is out now! (it's free!) 🏛 Reddit

Sunset over marsh. Scarborough/Cape 🏛 Reddit

Burnham Arms 🏛 Reddit

Spring Point Ledge Light Sunrise 🏛 Reddit

nice weather today @bass harbor light house 💕☀️ 🏛 Reddit

Police

Police arrest shooter after standoff in Portland 🏛 WGME

Portland police arrest man accused of shooting gun near shopping plaza - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Shot Fired Leads to Arrest of Washburn Avenue Resident Yesterday 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Things to Do

Maine Maple Weekend highlights this weekend's happenings in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

42nd Maine Maple Weekend underway - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Stereolab - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Vacationland

Just served Mark Ruffalo and f****d up his toast 🏛 Reddit

Morning Links - Saturday March 22, 2025

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Arts

Jon Stewart tickets for Merrill Auditorium sell out in 3 hours 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland film group is devoted to preserving, sharing movie history 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bruce Marshall ushes in Maine Maple Sunday Weekend with his new song - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Asylum Seekers

Border patrol detains 16 migrant workers at Franklin, Somerset jails 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Ukrainians in Maine fear for their legal status and for the future of their country 🏛 Maine Public

ILAP Community Update: March 21 🏛 Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

Aurora

Tonight’s Aurora over Scarborough Marsh 🏛 Reddit

The Aurora is out 🏛 Reddit

Aurora over Casco Bay about an hour ago 🏛 Reddit

Aurora last night in Limington 🏛 Reddit

Business

Maine lawmakers consider bill to make banking easier for the cannabis industry 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Wicked Pickle debuts in South Portland: A new hub for pickleball enthusiasts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Allagash Brewing Company celebrates 30 years with retro cans and big bash - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Civil Rights

Wellness fair addresses racism as public health issue 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Climate Emergency

Utilities committee weighs proposals to harness more hydropower for Maine 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Community

Owl rescued at Maine home after being trapped in chimney for days - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Constitutional Crisis

Maine Social Security Workers ＆ Retirees Warn DOGE Cuts Will Jeopardize Delivery of Benefits 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine dairy farmers brace for tariff impacts on feed and production costs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Inn Owner Reveals Damning Impact Of Trump’s Canada Rhetoric On His Business 🏛 The Huffington Post

Maine dairy farmers worried about bottom line with new wave of tariffs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine town braces for impact of rising U.S.-Canada tariff threats - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Sec. Lutnick vows to revamp Biden program to bring high-speed internet to Mainers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: We must reject Trump’s tyranny 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Susan Collins should make Musk explain 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Republicans plan to slash spending for tax cuts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

COVID-19

Maine long COVID patients hopeful for a cure as new studies begin - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Opinion: Let’s invest in mentoring programs for Maine’s teachers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Lawmakers open to nuclear as clean energy, skeptical of “new nuclear” 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Letter: Maine should not be a dumping ground for out-of-state waste 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

10 of the Oldest Bars ＆ Restaurants in Portland, Maine 🏛 WCYY

Health Care

Gov. Mills signs budget but health care providers lament delay 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Housing

February was one of the best months for Maine home sales since 2000 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine residents feel squeezed as home prices continue to outpace wages 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Across Maine, residents are attempting to purchase their mobile home parks. A new bill would sweeten the deal for sellers. 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Justice

Maine’s highest court sides with Cumberland cyclist who appealed $151 ticket 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

MaineGeneral Health to lay off more than 100 to address budget shortfalls 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

House rejects bid to lift Rep. Laurel Libby's censure 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Rep. Libby should apologize for, reflect on her actions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: You want to support women and girls? Focus on structural challenges. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Nazis

Letter: Augusta must stay the course on paramilitary training ban 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Input needed on State Wildlife Action Plan 🏛 Maine Audubon

It’s nearly impossible to get rid of a camp stove fuel canister in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

This Quiet Morning on Sand Beach 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine man accused of molesting Florida girl 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Breaking down what's in the new $11.3 billion state budget and the political tensions around it 🏛 Maine Public

As Maine Democrats pass budget, Republicans tell us what they really want 🏛 Maine Beacon

Janet Mills warns lawmakers of ‘hard decisions ahead’ after signing $11.3B budget 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills signs two-year budget, calls Legislature back for special session 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Governor Mills Signs Budget Bill Into Law 🏛 State of Maine

Public Safety

Elderly wrong-way driver dies in crash with truck on Maine highway 🏛 Boston.com

Elderly driver killed in wrong-way crash on I-295 🏛 WGME

Portland man dies in wrong-way crash on I-295 ... 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Wrong-way driver killed in tractor-trailer collision on Maine highway 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tick activity surges in Maine with arrival of warmer weather 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine CDC director confident about state's readiness if measles cases hit - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine win inaugural game 🏛 Maine Public

Hearts Win 4-0 to advance in the U.S. Open Cup 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Portland Hearts of Pine win their debut game in front of thousands - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Mariners clinch VIP Rivalry Cup with 5-3 win over Railers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Nathaniel Dorsky: The Arboretum Cycle 🏛 SPACE

Ben Folds ＆ A Piano Tour - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Jonathan Van Ness - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Area land trusts present film on wildlife 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cool Stuff Happening in Portland This Weekend (March 21–23) 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Turnpike says to disregard customer service message at tollbooths 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Maine emergency shelters urge state to increase funding support 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

It’s a mystery, for now, why a Maine salvage company wants this sunken ship 🏛 Portland Press Herald

‘American Idol’ star Gagnon to perform at Maine Red Hot Dog Festival 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Bar Harbor sues pier owner claiming they violated a cruise ship ordinance - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Morning Links - Friday March 21, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025

Business

Patagonia sues Marden's over counterfeit products 🏛 Maine Public

Patagonia sues Marden's, claiming Maine retailer sold counterfeit jackets - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Grinding Toward Greatness 🏛 Edible Maine

Canned for Conservation 🏛 Edible Maine

City

’60 Elm Street’ Submits Ten Story Residential Building Site Plan Application to Portland 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland, Maine considers raising minimum wage to $20 per hour - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: Mega venue would cripple Portland’s live music scene 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Civil Rights

Opinion: A way for state lawmakers to really support women and girls 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

Chellie Pingree Calls On Leland Dudek To Resign From Social Security 🏛 The Huffington Post

President Trump's order to dismantle Department of Education could have broad affects on Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Maine delegation say they’ll challenge Trump’s dismantling of Education Department 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Trump ordersa plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pingree Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

‘Maine Education Association’ President on Dismantling DoED by President Trump 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Trump targets US Education Department; Maine lawmakers vow to protect programs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine leaders react to Trump's efforts to dismantle Department of Education - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Protesters rally in Portland against proposed USPS merger with Commerce Department - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Postal workers rally against proposals to privatize USPS 🏛 Maine Public

Postal workers in Maine rally against possible USPS privatization 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

USPS workers in Portland, Bangor to rally against 10,000 job cuts - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Mainers speak out against federal cuts threatening jobs, healthcare and fisheries 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine VA employee who was fired last month now says he's on paid leave - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Funding Freeze and Farm Fury 🏛 Edible Maine

Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: Six employees return after DOGE cuts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine's Congressional Delegation face pressure amid demands for in-person town halls - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Border bonds tested: Madawaska braces for impact of rising U.S.-Canada tariff threats - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Opinion: Susan Collins should stand up for Mainers, not for Musk 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Proposed cuts are a national medical emergency 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Trump changes threaten our environment 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: There’s stark contrasts between Susan Collins and Janet Mills 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: The cost of privatizing government programs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Opinion: Maine’s reading scores: a devastating problem with a practical solution 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

DEP issues notice of violation over Orrington mercury contamination 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine college students investigate health effects of forever chemicals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Toxic Tango 🏛 Edible Maine

Inside the plan to protect Moosehead Lake from a destructive invasive fish 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Mandy ＆ Matt’s Cafe in Morrill’s Corner 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Freeport, Kittery, Brunswick, Bucksport, Winslow, Waldoboro, York, South Portland 🏛 Portland Food Map

Check out these five standout sandwiches in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

3 Best Portland, Maine, Restaurants That You Should Visit ... 🏛 WJBQ

Health Care

Nurses urge Collins to oppose House proposal on Medicaid cuts 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland nurses protest proposed cuts to MaineCare - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Proposed Republican budget cuts could devastate health care in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Family planning needs more funding 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bill No. HP 635 🏛 Reddit

Bill No HP 635: An Analysis 🏛 Reddit

Anti-abortion bills coming up for public hearings 🏛 Reddit

History

Giving credit where credit is overdue to Frances Perkins 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Throwback Thursday Photo: Boothby Square 1974 ＆ 2025 🏛 Portland Old Port

Justice

Maine supreme court says Portland man must be resentenced in Riverton Park shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Survivors of abuse find strength in 'Let's Talk About It' campaign across Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine lawmakers hold press conference for bill that would address the state’s public defender sho... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LGBTQIA+

House rejects effort to end censure of Auburn lawmaker who posted about trans minor 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Heated debate over Laurel Libby’s censure sidetracks Maine budget votes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Push to let state Rep. Laurel Libby speak on floor amid censure rejected - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Minnesota, like Maine, is protecting the rights of trans athletes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The rule of law, and common decency, must prevail despite Trump threats 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Trans athletes don’t necessarily have an advantage, so let them compete 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Winning is not the only thing in sports 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

The weird sounds you are hearing could be spring birds 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Worm Moon Rising Behind Fortification, Casco Bay 🏛 Reddit

Politics

New “continuing services budget” provides stable foundation for future planning 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Maine Democrats enact $11.3B state budget over Republican opposition 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Democrats begin pushing two-year budget over GOP opposition 🏛 Maine Public

‘March majority madness’: Legislative Democrats pass two-year budget over Republican objections 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine Legislature passes two-year budget bill with Democratic majority 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Democrats pass $11.3B budget, sending it to Gov. Mills for approval - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Democrats push continuing budget through in Augusta without a majority - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Spring 2025 Advocacy Updates from MFFM 🏛 Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets

Committee backs Julia Lipez for Maine supreme court 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Senate confirms Julia Lipez to the Supreme Judicial Court 🏛 Maine Public

Julia Lipez confirmed as Maine’s newest state supreme court justice 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine CDC: State holds firm against measles amid US outbreaks, crediting high vaccination rates 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine CDC director talks measles as number of cases rise nationwide - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine: Forward Varela scores team's first ever goal on birthday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland Hearts of Pine secures 4-0 win for first-ever game - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

New pro soccer team Portland Hearts of Pine set for first home game - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

The Big GAY Dance Party - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Check out these concerts coming to Maine in April 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland's Women's Maker's Market to showcase local talent - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Tribal Sovereignty

Wabanaki Alliance leader discusses power dynamics and progress in Lewiston 🏛 Sun Journal

Unhoused

Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bills to reduce and prevent student homelessness are a ‘critical safety net,’ advocates say 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Vacationland

Bar Harbor sues hotel and pier owner for $4 million for cruise ship policy violation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Thursday March 20, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Arts

This Maine orchestra has 20 members. All except one play the same instrument 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Historic Portland fire inspires new musical work 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Lewiston teen faces deportation after Border Patrol in Maine detains him 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Patagonia sues Marden’s, alleging that Maine retailer knowingly sold counterfeit gear 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Patagonia files lawsuit against Marden's, claims it sold counterfeit clothing 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Portland reconsidering minimum wage increase to $20 an hour over next 3 years 🏛 Maine Public

As Portland considers raising its minimum wage, residents are split on the proposal - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland considers raising minimum wage to $20 per hour - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Letter: Cancelling net energy billing would be irresponsible 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth’s proposed municipal budget packs 4.9% tax increase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Constitutional Crisis

Trump gives Maine ultimatum: Keep trans athletes out of girls’ sports or lose federal funds 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Feds order Maine to ban trans athletes from women's sports or risk funds, prosecution 🏛 Boston.com

Maine universities can’t access USDA funding for women in STEM and maple industry 🏛 Bangor Daily News

UMaine can once again access USDA funding - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland teachers, parents join national protests against Trump’s cuts to education 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Walk-ins at Deering High and Rowe Elementary - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Teachers union hosts Portland 'walk-in' to protest DOE layoffs - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Proposed Trump Social Security cuts likely to result in delays, errors and hardship 🏛 Maine Beacon

Social Security employees warn staffing cuts could lead to delays in benefit payments to Mainers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Mainers Speak Out Against Chaotic Federal Funding and Firing Decisions 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Mainers push for in-person town halls with congressmembers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Mainers organize town hall in Gorham, hope their concerns reach lawmakers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

All Maine members of Congress catch heat from constituents as groups organize town halls - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fishermen aim for sustainability but face setbacks from DOGE cuts 🏛 Boston.com

Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts are preventing that 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's largest nonprofit provider of HIV services shares concern over possible federal funding cuts 🏛 Maine Public

Potential cuts in HIV prevention funding; Maine provider says it could reverse decades of progress - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Proposed cuts would impact Maine center helping people with HIV, AIDS 🏛 WMTW

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard exempted from civilian hiring freeze 🏛 Maine Public

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard now exempt from hiring freeze 🏛 WGME

Maine federal workers laid off by Trump administration would go back to jobs ‘in a heartbeat’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

CORRECTION: Eight Acadia National Park Probationary Employees Reinstated 🏛 Bar Harbor Story

DOGE cuts stall Maine seafood business trying to go green 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Institutionalized cruelty has become America’s reality 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Trump, Musk gutting government for tax cuts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Education

South Portland school staff critique proposed cuts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Scarborough committee to name two final options for school project next week 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bar Harbor school recovers $1 million stolen in cybercrime attack 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A plea for community support for stricter school cell phone policies 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Douglas Rooks: Maine Department of Education must lead, not make excuses 🏛 Portland Press Herald

$1500 DiPietro Scholarship Now Open 🏛 Portland Water District

Teacher Accused: A day in court. Almost. - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Breakfast and lunch cafe set to open in Morrill’s Corner in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Peruvian food, nuanced drinks and stellar staff all shine at Magnus on Water 🏛 Portland Press Herald

8 Best Bakeries in Portland, Maine (Plus 4 Worth the Drive) 🏛 The Portland Logbook

Rosemont’s Know Your Farmer 🏛 Portland Food Map

Health Care

Maine bill would allow doctors to keep their names off prescription labels for abortion pill 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How MaineCare, the state's Medicaid program, ended up millions of dollars short 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Child welfare director addresses late payments to child care providers 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Housing

Lawmakers hope to support affordable housing construction without adding to budget 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Bipartisan efforts to expand property tax exemptions face pushback from Mills administration 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmakers eye property tax relief amid tight budget outlook 🏛 Maine Public

Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lawmakers seek to expand Maine's homestead exemption - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Emergency bill to shore up public defender system lacks support from Maine civil rights advocates 🏛 Maine Public

'This is an emergency': Maine bill would allow public courts to hire private attorneys - YouTube - CBS 13 News

A $3M boost to Maine’s public defense spurs objections on all sides 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Maine must continue to reject Trump demands over transgender athletes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Principals' Association says it doesn't have to comply with federal agency over Title IX - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Feds find Maine Department of Education is violating Title IX with transgender athlete rules 🏛 Bangor Daily News

U.S. Department of Education determines Maine guilty of violating Title IX 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Trump administration finds Maine Department of Education in violation of Title IX 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

In second investigation, Trump again finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal education investigation also reprimands Maine over policy on transgender athletes 🏛 Maine Public

USDA deems University of Maine System to be in compliance with Title IX 🏛 Maine Morning Star

UMaine System found to be in compliance with Title IX by USDA - YouTube - WMTW-TV

The latest on the battle over Title IX - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Outdoors

Here’s the proposed number of Maine moose permits for each hunting zone 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Federal Updates from Maine Audubon 🏛 Maine Audubon

2025 Annual Member Summit 🏛 Portland Trails

Piping plovers arrive early in Scarborough 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Kezar Falls, Scarborough, Portland, ＆ OOB 🏛 Reddit

Police

3 in custody after threats, guns drawn outside Portland mosque 🏛 WGME

Police: 3 people showed guns, made threats outside Portland mosque 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Threats made outside Maine mosque, suspects pull guns - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Investigation Ongoing Into Handgun Display ＆ Threats in Portland by Three 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Police identify woman whose body washed ashore in Maine 🏛 Boston.com

Police identify Maine woman found dead near Portland Head Light 🏛 WMTW

Body found at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth identified 🏛 WGME

Maine man sent threatening, racist messages to contractor, AG says - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Opinion: Maine Democrats must now build a state budget without Republicans 🏛 Maine Beacon

Committee votes in favor of confirming Justice Julia Lipez to state Supreme Court 🏛 Maine Public

Maine lawmakers endorse nominees to state’s high, superior courts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Golden wrong on continuing resolution 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: We need the old Susan Collins back 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tomorrow in Portland!! Join National Nurses United outside Susan Collins' o… 🏛 Bluesky - Maine People's Alliance

Pingree Stressed Urgent Need to Protect Medicaid From Republican Cuts At Roundtable 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Federal government delays $1.6 million for Waterville, delaying downtown improvement projects 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Casco fire officials respond to fire at Hancock Lumber 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

In-law apartment attached to garages in Sebago destroyed by fire 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Burning in parking lot 🏛 Reddit

Portland Police Department provides update on efforts to improve pedestrian safety - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine CDC reminds families to stay current on measles vaccines - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Committee rejects efforts to stymie development of Sears Island wind port 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sports

Sea Dogs to become Maine Candlepins for one game 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland Sea Dogs to transform into Maine Candlepins for themed game night - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Mariners seek playoff spot - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Hearts of Pine playing at Lewiston High School - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

State

Maine to issue new pine tree license plate starting May 1 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Bayside Bowl Rolls Into 15th Anniversary with a Striking Celebration 🏛 Portland Old Port

WMPG/Studio 51 Battle of the Bands – April 22nd Gorham Campus 🏛 WMPG

Jazz at the Movies – Billie 🏛 WMPG

A guide to Maine’s movie theaters: What to expect at each one 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dance Party this Saturday (March 22) 9pm - 2am 🏛 Reddit

Celebrate Bach's legacy at the Bach Birthday Bash concert in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Maine’s public advocate seeks access to billing data from electricity suppliers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: You’re welcome, Avangrid 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

If tourists boycott Maine, let’s Make Summer Great Again — for us 🏛 Portland Press Herald