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So, this is from a friend's relative. It seems that are going on in the area. I'll be out posting more flyers this weekend -- maybe I'll try and put some up near the big box hardware stores (most of them have a no posting policy though). And most certainly drop some by more Halaal shops and Asian markets. I have a list of places to drop off flyers in the area. I also encouraged my friends to print out flyers and do the same... I'm sure ICE knows what I think about them already.

A FB post with the name blanked out. "So it begins. Steve saw two ice vehicles pull over and chase a roofing crew into the woods. This was on the spur from Merry Manor to Turnpike." [Angry emoji]
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And this is why I love !

Posted by Todd Chretien | Jan 31, 2025 |

"Maine Democratic Socialists of America co-chair welcomed more than one hundred members and friends from across the state who met in Portland over the weekend. Alongside nuts and bolts discussions and elections for the group’s organizing committees and working groups, Maine DSA welcomed solidarity greetings from allies and friends, including the and the Maine-based organization ! as well as reports from and the . Members also hosted several workshops including a panel on the opportunities and pitfalls of electoral politics, renters organizing in the mid-coast, and the ABCs of being a good organizer.

"Maine DSA accomplished a lot over the last year. We elected to serve alongside as ’s two socialist city councilors. Comrades in launched the and made their voices heard in city council hearings—even if the city councilors 'value the class position of a landlord over the class position of a tenant' as DSAer put it at the time.

"Members are also launching a new organizing committee in as well as building up working groups to —for + and —and to expand our solidarity work with the movement. In another sign of members’ increasing dedication, a full slate of candidates ran to fill more open leadership positions than last year. Yet, despite that good work, everyone recognized the depth of the danger facing working-class Mainers heading into Trump’s second term—not the least of which is the fact that local Republican county committees are openly celebrating Trump’s pardon for Maine’s very own .

"Last week published a proposal to guide our organizing over the coming year and it was taken up at the conference. The resolution emphasizes the dangers Trump represents and frankly acknowledges that we are facing 'a period of increased attacks on , the labor movement, , and the working class as a whole.' As such, ' must play a role in defending the from attacks by the ' even as 'the political environment in Maine, as of 2025, presents opportunities to resist the Trump administration and make gains at the state and municipal levels.'

"In order to put this analysis to the test, Maine DSA aims to work side by side a wide array of allies to defend , the , , , public education, and in general while simultaneously building up the socialist movement’s reach across the state. During the debate, several members suggested the resolution ought to have a more clearly defined international section. One member proposed an amendment (which passed with a clear majority voting in favor) to specify that Maine DSA aims to 'challenge the of the Democratic Party.' Thus amended, the resolution passed (nearly) unanimously. Now comes the hard work of trying to put ideas into action.

"As we do, the more and organizers we can muster the better. So if you’re looking for a way to join the fight against Trump, please consider getting in touch with us and joining Maine DSA."

pineandroses.org/news/maine-so
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Pine & Roses · Maine Socialists Say No to Trump - Pine & Roses
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Saw this on the news last night... More of this, please!

hosts '' to help extend life for broken items
Community members were able to bring one damaged item to be repaired for free.

by Leeann Stapleton, January 25, 2025

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — "Dozens of people flocked to the on a chilly Saturday morning with broken or damaged items in hand to be fixed by some knowledgeable volunteers.

"The city held its first-ever 'Repair Fair' at the South Portland Library.

"With a limit of one damaged item per person, people brought anything from clothes to jewelry to electronics to woodwork and more, all to be fixed free of charge.

"Susan Parmelee is the sustainability program manager for the city of South Portland.

"She said one reason for the event is to avoid items getting thrown away when they could be fixed.

"'The city has a called , and a whole section of that is waste reduction. A portion of reducing waste is preventing materials from going to the landfill,' Parmelee said. 'So, if we can fix the broken items, then they're not going to the landfill.'

"The lamp table had the longest line—at least for the first hour or so of the event.

"Parmelee said the city would consider hosting more of these repair events in the future, depending on how successful their first one was.

"The one-day event was held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and coffee and doughnuts were provided for attendees."

newscentermaine.com/article/ne

WCSH · South Portland hosts 'Repair Fair' to help extend life for broken itemsBy Leeann Stapleton
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Winter Farmers’ Markets 2024 – 2025

Augusta Farmers’ Market*
Tue, 3-5pm; weekly
Mid-Nov through Apr,
22 Armory St,

Bangor Farmers’ Market*
1st & 3rd Sun, 11am-1pm
Dec to Apr
26 Front St, Sea Dog Brewing Co. Banquet Room,

Bar Harbor Winter Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market
Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm; every other week starting Nov 10
Nov through Apr
36 Mount Desert St,

Bath Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly
Nov through Apr 15
27 Commercial St,

Belfast Farmers’ Market
Fri, 9am-12pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
21 Schoodic Dr,

Belfast – United Farmers Market of Maine*
Sat, 9am-2pm; weekly
Year-round
18 Spring St,

Berwick Winter Farmers’ Market
Sun, 10am-1pm; starts Nov 24, then 2nd Sun monthly until Apr
Nov through Apr, 11 Sullivan St,

Blue Hill Winter Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 10am-12pm; weekly
Dec to late May
7 Rope Ferry Rd,

Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
166 Harrison Rd,

Brunswick Winter Market
Sat, 9am-12:30pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
14 Maine St,

Dover Cove Farmers’ Market
Every other Sat, 9am-1pm; starts Sat before Thanksgiving
Nov to May
1049 W Main St,

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
Thu, 2-5pm; weekly
Dec through Apr
150 Main St,

Farmington Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 10am-1pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
130 Quebec St,

Freeport Farmers’ Market
Wed, 3-6pm; weekly
Nov to Apr
13 Elm St,

Greater Gorham Winter Market
1st and 3rd Sat, 9am-1pm
Nov through Mar
75 South St,

Greenwood Farmers’ Market
Every other Friday, 4pm-6pm
late Sept – early June
270 Main St. (Rt. 26),

Hampden Farmers’ Market*
Fri, 2-5:30pm; every other Fri starting Jan
Dec through Apr
177 Cold Brook Rd,

Orono Winter Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 9am-12pm (Dec: weekly; Jan-Apr: 2nd & 4th Sat)
Dec to Apr
6 Goodridge Dr,

Portland Winter Farmers’ Market
Sat, 9am-1pm; weekly
Dec 7, 2024 – Apr 12, 2025
631 Stevens Ave, Portland

Rockland Farmers’ Market Season Extension
Thu, 9am-12pm; closed Thanksgiving
Nov and Dec (through Christmas)
61 Limerock St,

Rockport Farmers’ Market
Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly
Year-round
310 Commercial St,

Skowhegan Farmers’ Market
1st and 3rd Sat, 10am-1pm
Dec through Apr
42 Court St,

Somerville – Farmers’ Market at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm
One Sun per month (see online), 11am-2pm
Nov to Feb
217 Hewett Rd,

South Berwick – Tri-Town Winter Farmers’ Market*
Select Sundays (see online): 10am-1pm
Nov to Apr
49 Academy St, Marshwood Great Works School,

South Portland Farmers’ Market
Sun, 10am-2pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
829 Sawyer St,

Wilton Farmers’ Market
1st and 3rd Sat, 10am-1pm
Nov to Apr
386 Main St, Congregational Church,

Source:
mainefarmersmarkets.org/winter

Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets - newWinter Farmers' Markets 2024 - 2025 - Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets - newNote: *= Maine Harvest Bucks Market – click here for full list of MHB markets! Please email any updates or corrections to communications@mffm.org. Thank you! Augusta Farmers’ Market*Tue, 3-5pm; weeklyMid-Nov through Apr, 22 Armory St, Augusta Bangor Farmers’ Market*1st & 3rd Sun, 11am-1pmDec to Apr 26 Front St, Sea Dog Brewing Co. Banquet Room, Bangor […]
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FFS! Municipalities need to change over to ASAP!

firefighting foam spills into after truck fire in

by Ariana St Pierre, WGME
Fri, August 30th 2024

"Crews used 47 gallons of foam to put out the truck's diesel fuel that was burning. That foam contains PFAS or '.'

"Despite their efforts to contain it, firefighters say 70 gallons of foam and diesel fuel spilled into the gravel wetland along Philbrook Avenue and .

[...]

"This comes about 10 days after over 1,400 gallons of firefighting foam containing PFAS spilled at the Brunswick Executive Airport and leaked into a nearby pond [which eventually drains into and ]."

wgme.com/news/local/toxic-fire


WGME · Toxic firefighting foam spills into wetlands after truck fire in South PortlandCrews used toxic foam to help put out a tractor-trailer fire in South Portland, which then spilled into nearby wetlands.
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ICYMI - From 2016:

Tuesday Marks 20th Anniversary of ’s Worst

Maine Public | By Keith Shortall
Published September 27, 2016 at 5:34 PM EDT

"It was 20 years ago Tuesday that the tanker Julie N crashed int the bridge connecting and , spilling 180,000 gallons of oil into the in the worst oil spill in Maine’s history.

"The spill was contained primarily to the Fore River, but approximately $40 million was spent on cleaning up 14 miles of contaminated . The Coast Guard said at the time that nearly 80 percent of the spilled oil was recovered. Much of the rest stayed west of the bridge, toward the near the Portland Jetport and away from Casco Bay and the islands.

" was closed, and fishing and shellfish harvesting was banned in parts of and the Fore River for more than a month."

mainepublic.org/environment-an

WMEH · Tuesday Marks 20th Anniversary of Maine’s Worst Oil SpillBy Keith Shortall
#OilTankers#MaineHistory
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[Video + gift article] Plan to extend turnpike through gets slammed before first public meeting

The is hosting a public meeting Monday evening on the , its plan to build a 5-mile, 4-lane highway spur from the turnpike in to the .

by Kelly Bouchard
March 25, 2024

"Speakers at the press conference said the connector would worsen or simply relocate and exacerbate and other problems.

"Warren Knight, one of six siblings involved in the farm, questioned whether the authority chose to build the connector through the farm because it was easier to cross and the cheapest alternative for a project expected to cost well over $200 million.

"'We don’t think that’s right or fair,' Knight said. 'Why should and farmland be considered expendable?”

"Tuck O’Brien, a Portland resident and representative of Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit that works to preserve and restore fish habitat, said the connector would jeopardize the clean, cool headwaters of , a tributary to Clarks Pond in South Portland that is [one of the last] active habitats for .

"Sadie Donnell, a resident, said the region’s traffic challenges present a 'huge opportunity' to expand public transportation and reduce the number of cars on the road, rather than move them from one road to another."

pressherald.com/2024/03/25/pla

Press Herald · Plan to extend turnpike through farmland gets slammed before first public meetingThe Maine Turnpike Authority is hosting a public meeting Monday evening on the Gorham Connector, its plan to build a 5-mile, 4-lane highway spur from the turnpike in South Portland to the Gorham Bypass.
#SaveSmilingHill#GorhamSpur#Maine
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How to observe in

Dan Neumann October 6, 2023

"Tribal members and supporters will rally outside the Maine State House in Augusta on Indigenous People’s Day for self-determination and transparency around Maine’s obligations toward tribal nations.

"The rally, organized by the , a coalition that includes representatives from hundreds of organizations and businesses that support inherent sovereignty, will start at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 outside the capitol and conclude at 11:30 a.m.

"Participants will be able to make signs and learn more about the 'Yes on 6' campaign ahead of the rally.

" on the November ballot asks whether voters support requiring 'that all of the provisions of the Maine Constitution be included in the official printed copies' distributed by the state.

"The tribes are supporting the ballot measure because, since 1876, printed copies of Maine’s Constitution have omitted three sections of the original document, including one pertaining to Maine’s treaty obligations toward the tribes.

"Monday’s Indigenous People’s Day marks a crossroads for the tribes and their allies, after legislation recognizing Wabanaki sovereignty was vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills last summer.

"The law would have amended the jurisdictional arrangement between the tribes and the state that Indigenous leaders have long criticized for leaving the with less authority over natural resources, gaming, taxation, criminal justice and economic development on their lands than 570 other federally recognized tribes.

"Celebration at Redbank in South Portland

"Also on Monday, the Commission will be hosting an Indigenous People’s Day celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Redbank Community Center, located at 95 MacArthur Circle West in South Portland.

"The celebration will feature speaker Corey Hinton, a citizen of the Tribe at and a lead lawyer on tribal issues in Maine.

"The Cape Elizabeth Rotary will also be serving pancakes and maple syrup sourced from , a company that is '100% tribally owned, with a mission to provide a high-end, small batch, product that will not only sustain our tribal land, but also create jobs for our people.'

"South Portland’s Indigenous People’s Day event is free, family friendly, and open to the public.

"Other events

"The in is holding a week long series of events through Oct. 9 called “ – Celebrating Our Sovereignty“, including , a and free museum admission.

"University of Maine, [] is holding events from Oct. 16-19 including a food tasting, storytelling, a film showing and a panel discussion on how to be an ally."

Source:
mainebeacon.com/wabanaki-to-ra

Maine Beacon - A project of the Maine People's Alliance · How to observe Indigenous People’s Day in Maine - Maine BeaconTribal members and supporters will rally outside the Maine State House in Augusta on Indigenous People’s Day for Wabanaki self-determination and transparency around Maine’s treaty obligations toward tribal nations. The rally, organized by the Wabanaki Alliance, a coalition that includes representatives from hundreds of organizations and businesses that support Wabanaki inherent sovereignty, will start at
#IndigenousAlly#GovernmentTransparency#RespectTheTreaties
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