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DoomsdaysCW<p>TODAY! April 16th! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> </p><p>FARMER DAY of ACTION<br>Wed, April 16, 11:00 AM<br>111 Sewall St, Augusta ME<br>==================<br>TRACTOR BRIGADE &amp; PARADE, &amp; Speakers </p><p>RSVP and attend and I'll bring you a free pro hand-painted sign to keep. Limit to 1st ten who let me know.</p><p><a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/honor-the-contracts-farmer-day-of-action?source=direct_link&amp;" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">actionnetwork.org/events/honor</span><span class="invisible">-the-contracts-farmer-day-of-action?source=direct_link&amp;</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResists</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineFarmers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineFarmers</span></a></p>
knizer<p>Through Sunday, 43rd annual Sportsman's show in <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/Augusta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Augusta</span></a> <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> for all your hunting, fishing, and outdoors recreation needs. Turkey Calling contest! $10 or less at the door. <br><a href="https://mainesportsman.com/sportsmans-show/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mainesportsman.com/sportsmans-</span><span class="invisible">show/</span></a><br><a href="https://toot.boston/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/BostonWeekend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BostonWeekend</span></a> 26/x</p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Even though I didn't make it out today, it make my heart so happy to see that others braved the weather to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NotMyPresidentsDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotMyPresidentsDay</span></a> events. And if <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HearstMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HearstMedia</span></a> owned <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainesCW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainesCW</span></a> covers not only the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> event, but national events, you know we're getting the attention of even <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightWing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RightWing</span></a> leaning Hearst Media and others, it's turning into something they can't ignore!<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501protest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501protest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/5050Protest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>5050Protest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>My heroes! 🥶 <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Protesters</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> call out <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDay</span></a> </p><p>Faced with cold temperatures and icy wind gusts, the protesters outside the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineStateHouse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineStateHouse</span></a> shielded their faces with homemade signs whose messages included "SAVE DEMOCRACY," "JUSTICE NOW" or "ARREST MUSK."</p><p>Original article:<br><a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/02/17/protesters-in-augusta-call-out-trump-musk-on-presidents-day/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">centralmaine.com/2025/02/17/pr</span><span class="invisible">otesters-in-augusta-call-out-trump-musk-on-presidents-day/</span></a></p><p>Archived version:<br><a href="https://archive.md/NcVJU" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.md/NcVJU</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDayProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDayProtest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/5050Protest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>5050Protest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveDemocracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveDemocracy</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ArrestMusk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArrestMusk</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NotMyPresidentsDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotMyPresidentsDay</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Wow! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainesCW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainesCW</span></a> channel 8 covered not only the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NotMyPresidentsDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotMyPresidentsDay</span></a> event, they mentioned events in other states! Excellent! Folks are getting attention! (At least on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> news!)</p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Here's where to find <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WarmingCenters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WarmingCenters</span></a> around <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p><p>by WGME Staff<br>Tue, January 21st 2025</p><p>Below is a list of warming shelters:</p><p>Augusta</p><p> - The Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community in Augusta is open as a warming center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. No pets, drugs, alcohol or weapons in the facility.</p><p> - The South Parish Congregational Church at 34 Bridge St. in Augusta is open as a warming center. Call 207-213-6637 for more information. </p><p>Bangor</p><p> - The Mansion Church at 96 Center Street in Bangor (207) 249-9154 is open through March 31 from 6 pm. – 7 a.m. seven days a week. The shelter can accommodate 30 guests. No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches/pat downs. </p><p> - Hope House at 179 Corporate Drive in Bangor will be opening 8 life safety beds for snowstorms, low temps, and extreme weather. Call (207) 217-6713 for bed availability.</p><p> - Shaw House at 136 Union Street in Bangor is open 24 hours youth until 21st birthday. Call (207) 941-2874 or come by for shelter. </p><p> - The Well Warming Center/Jericho Road at 146 B Center Street in Bangor is open through March 31 Monday – Saturday from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches/pat downs. </p><p> - Brick Church at 126 Union Street in Bangor is open through April 15 from 4 p.m. - 7 a.m. seven days a week. Dinner at 4 pm. Can accommodate 30 guests. No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches. </p><p> - Bangor Area Homeless Shelter at 263 Main Street has a warming center that is currently open from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. every day until March 21. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. every day to any adult in need. </p><p>Ellsworth</p><p> - Healthy Acadia at 24 Church Street in Ellsworth is open as a warming center seven nights a week from 4 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. until April 30. Meals, snacks, and beverages are available. </p><p>Lewiston</p><p> - New Beginnings at 436 Main Street in Lewiston is open as a warming center from 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. for ages 18-24.</p><p> - The City of Lewiston’s warming shelter at 551 Lincoln Street is open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.</p><p> - Trinity Jubilee Center at 247 Bates Street in Lewiston is open as a warming center Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.</p><p>Portland</p><p> - There will be a warming center opening up at First Parish Church at 425 Congress Street in Portland Monday- Wednesday nights (January 20-23). This shelter is opened as a temporary overnight warming shelter for unsheltered adults during periods of extreme cold or excessive snow, in addition to the permanent emergency shelters available to individuals experiencing homelessness 365 days a year.</p><p>Rockland</p><p> - Rockland Emergency Warming Center at the Rec/Flanagan Center in Rockland open for Jan. 20, Jan. 21, and Jan. 22 from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. with warm meals and warm showers. The shelter is at 61 Limerock St. Enter through the back side door on Union Street.</p><p>Stow</p><p> - Warming center is open at Stow Town Hall at 710 Stow Rd. in Stow.</p><p><a href="https://wgme.com/news/local/heres-where-to-find-warming-centers-around-maine-frigid-arctic-air-wind-chills-forecast-colder-temperatures-winter" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">wgme.com/news/local/heres-wher</span><span class="invisible">e-to-find-warming-centers-around-maine-frigid-arctic-air-wind-chills-forecast-colder-temperatures-winter</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BangorMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BangorMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EllsworthMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EllsworthMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RocklandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RocklandMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StowMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StowMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LewistonMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LewistonMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WarmingShelters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WarmingShelters</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ArcticBlast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArcticBlast</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> event seems to be on... But double check before you go. And drive safely!</p><p>President's Day Protest. Maine State House, Augusta, ME 04330.</p><p>Date<br>February 17, 2025<br>Augusta, ME - 1pm-3pm EST.</p><p>Link<br><a href="https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/fA8oU1vA8iU1kA8yU1K0y" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">calendar.boomte.ch/single/fA8o</span><span class="invisible">U1vA8iU1kA8yU1K0y</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDayProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDayProtest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I would love to attend the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDayProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDayProtest</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> (assuming there is one going on), or stage a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtestOfOne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtestOfOne</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a>, but the weather in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> is not looking good. I will be bugging our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Congress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Congress</span></a> members and will amplify what's going on everywhere else! </p><p>Meanwhile, here are some things you can do to support the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a>...</p><p><a href="https://www.buildtheresistance.org/feb-17" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">buildtheresistance.org/feb-17</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Some good coverage of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> protest in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainePublic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainePublic</span></a> -- you know, one of those "Radical" news outlets <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> wants to defund! </p><p> Hundreds protest President Trump's agenda in Augusta during national day of action </p><p>Maine Public | By Kevin Miller<br>Published February 5, 2025 </p><p>"Despite freezing temperatures, several hundred people gathered outside of the Maine State House on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's chaotic, first two weeks in office.</p><p>"The event was part of a national day of protest in state capitals. But <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a>'s rally also highlighted the growing frustrations among some <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Democrats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Democrats</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/progressives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>progressives</span></a> about what they say is a weak response from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DemocraticLeaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DemocraticLeaders</span></a>.</p><p>"This movement is for the people and by the people. We do not need a party," said <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NicholasJackson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NicholasJackson</span></a> [my hero!] of Hallowell, who obtained a permit for the event after the local Democratic committee canceled a rally over fears of 'infiltrators.'"</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-02-05/hundreds-protest-president-trumps-agenda-in-augusta-during-national-day-of-action" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mainepublic.org/politics/2025-</span><span class="invisible">02-05/hundreds-protest-president-trumps-agenda-in-augusta-during-national-day-of-action</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeopleHaveThePower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PeopleHaveThePower</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Protests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiTrumpDemonstrations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AntiTrumpDemonstrations</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resistance</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I may have been by myself in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> today, but that wasn't the case a few weeks ago (while I was recovering from ick). <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResistance</span></a> is real (and folks turned out in droves in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> today).</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> groups march against <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> administration ahead of Inauguration Day</p><p>PORTLAND, Maine — "Maine-based groups took to the streets of Portland Saturday to protest the incoming Trump administration ahead of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InaugurationDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InaugurationDay</span></a>.</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ThePeoplesMarch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ThePeoplesMarch</span></a> was hosted as a response to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Project2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Project2025</span></a>, the far-right political roadmap that has been linked regularly to Donald Trump.</p><p>"'All people from all sides of the aisle, including Republicans and Democrats, have the duty to flag that <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fascist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fascist</span></a> policies are antidemocratic,' said march organizer Dania Bowie." </p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-groups-march-against-trump-administration-ahead-of-inauguration-day/63468846" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wmtw.com/article/maine-groups-</span><span class="invisible">march-against-trump-administration-ahead-of-inauguration-day/63468846</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiTrumpDemonstrations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AntiTrumpDemonstrations</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I was at a protest of one today in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> (not the first time). Unfortunately, I wasn't there on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/January20" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>January20</span></a> because I was getting over being sick, but there was a great turnout that day. </p><p>And it seems <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> had a decent turnout today as well, so that's good.</p><p>But even though I was there by myself, most folks who saw me were supportive, a few thanked me, and only one <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MAGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MAGA</span></a>-type said that my protest was "Bullshit!" To which I replied, "You'll find out soon enough." </p><p>I don't mind being a protest of one, but next time, I plan on bringing some pepper spray just in case, and some cash for unhoused folks - who were way more supportive than some of the well-off passerbys.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtestOfOne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtestOfOne</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Protests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EndCitizensUnited" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndCitizensUnited</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackLivesMatter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlackLivesMatter</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoJobsOnADeadPlanet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoJobsOnADeadPlanet</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WaterIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChangeWeatherWheel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChangeWeatherWheel</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Project2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Project2025</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resistance</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>‘<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DumpTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DumpTrump</span></a>’: More than 100 demonstrators gather in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> in national wave of protest<br>By: AnnMarie Hilton - February 5, 2025 1:10 pm</p><p>"Demonstrators stood in the frigid cold outside the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineStateHouse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineStateHouse</span></a> on Wednesday in protest of the Trump administration and the involvement of unelected billionaire Elon Musk in federal policy. </p><p>"Dozens of signs with messages such as 'Dump Trump' and '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StopElonsCoup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopElonsCoup</span></a>' filled the space between the State House and the Cross Building as 150 to 200 protestors chanted about protecting the U.S. Constitution, saving education — a nod to President Donald Trump’s efforts to disband the Department of Education — and stopping the rise of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fascism</span></a>. </p><p>"The protest coincided with a national day of action against Trump, condemning the administration’s moves during his first few weeks in office. Thousands of protesters showed up in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RaleighNorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RaleighNorthCarolina</span></a> on Wednesday, while other demonstrations were held across the country.</p><p>"The Kennebec County Democratic Committee had initially helped promote the local rally but in a Facebook post Tuesday said it had pulled its permits with Capitol Police after the event was 'infiltrated by bad actors.'</p><p>"However, people like Louis Sigel of Gardiner still decided to show up because he said they shouldn’t be intimidated by people looking to upend the protest. Sigel, who was wearing an <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ACLU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ACLU</span></a> shirt and holding a sign that said 'Move the embassy back to Tel Aviv,<br> said he contacted other progressives he knew and told them to come, regardless of the change. "</p><p><a href="https://mainemorningstar.com/briefs/dump-trump-more-than-100-demonstrators-gather-in-augusta-joining-national-protests-against-president-trump/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mainemorningstar.com/briefs/du</span><span class="invisible">mp-trump-more-than-100-demonstrators-gather-in-augusta-joining-national-protests-against-president-trump/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Protests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resistance</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Some dedicated folks in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> showed up for the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> protest today -- despite the original organizers backing out because of threats from "bad actors". Kudos to those hardy souls who showed up anyways! (And who are there until 8pm tonight)</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AntiTrump</span></a> protest draws hundreds to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> State House Wednesday</p><p>"I went to bed and woke up in a different country," said one protester.</p><p><a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/02/05/anti-trump-protest-draws-hundreds-to-state-house-wednesday/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">centralmaine.com/2025/02/05/an</span><span class="invisible">ti-trump-protest-draws-hundreds-to-state-house-wednesday/</span></a> </p><p>Anti-Trump protest in Augusta still on despite confusion</p><p>Two organizers dropped out, but the event, part of a nationwide day of protest, is still set for noon at the State House.</p><p>"A protest against President Donald Trump scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the State House is expected to go on, despite its two official organizers canceling because of “bad actors looking to spread hate, misinformation, and turmoil.”</p><p>"Protests are expected the same day at state capitals across the country in response to orders made by President Trump in his first two weeks of his second term, as well as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Project2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Project2025</span></a>, a playbook by the conservative <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HeritageFoundation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HeritageFoundation</span></a> for changing American government and society whose contributors have been hired throughout the Trump administration.</p><p>"The protest is scheduled between noon-8 p.m.</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KennebecCountyDemocrats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KennebecCountyDemocrats</span></a> and a group called the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WomensMarchAugusta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WomensMarchAugusta</span></a>, Maine, both took out permits for the protest and were set to act as co-sponsors.</p><p>"However, on Tuesday both groups rescinded their official involvement in the event 'out of an abundance of caution.'</p><p>"'The event planned for tomorrow has been infiltrated by bad actors looking to spread hate, misinformation, and turmoil,' the group said in a post on its Facebook page.</p><p>“'We have pulled our permit with the Capitol Police and any one who shows up will be considered on their own. People should know we expect bad actors to show up to cause havoc please be vigilant and careful if you do decide to go anyway,' said the post.</p><p>"However, another community member has since secured a permit, so the protest is still on."</p><p><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/04/trump-project-2025-protesters-to-gather-wednesday-in-augusta/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2025/02/04/tru</span><span class="invisible">mp-project-2025-protesters-to-gather-wednesday-in-augusta/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Protests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResistance</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I'm planning to show up in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> -- probably Monument Square. I'll see who is around! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> has an event planned as well. Hopefully, some of the usual spots will have protests (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BIW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BIW</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrunswickMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrunswickMaine</span></a>, etc.)</p><p>National '50 States' <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AntiTrump</span></a> Protest Planned for Feb 5: What to Know</p><p>Published Feb 03, 2025 </p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a>—or 50 states, 50 protests, one day—is garnering support throughout social media over its plan to stage demonstrations across the nation to '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FightFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FightFascism</span></a>" on February 5.</p><p>"The movement has a website at 50501movement.carrd.co and is active on Instagram, Reddit, Bluesky, Discord and Signal.</p><p>"The group is calling for protests at each state capitol building. The information and start time vary by location.</p><p>"Information on 50501 Movement's Instagram at the time of writing indicates that meetings will take place at the following times (local) and locations:</p><p> - Arizona – State Capitol at noon<br> - California – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Colorado – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Florida – Tampa City Hall at 3 p.m.<br> - Georgia – Centennial Park at 2 p.m.<br> - Idaho – State Capitol steps at 11 a.m.<br> - Illinois – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Indiana – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Iowa – State Capitol at noon<br> - Kansas – State Capitol Building at 4 p.m.<br> - Kentucky – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Maine - Statehouse at noon<br> - Massachusetts – Statehouse at noon<br> - Michigan – State Capitol at noon<br> - Minnesota – St. Paul Technical College at noon<br> - Mississippi – State Capitol at noon<br> - Missouri – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Montana – State Capitol at noon<br> - Nebraska – State Capitol at 4 p.m.<br> - New Hampshire – Statehouse at noon<br> - New Jersey – Statehouse at noon<br> - New York – Capitol Building at noon and New York City Hall at 2 p.m.<br> - North Carolina – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Ohio – Statehouse at noon and Willard Park at 4 p.m.<br> - Oklahoma – State Capitol at noon<br> - Oregon – State Capitol Building at noon<br> - Pennsylvania – State Capitol Complex at 11 a.m., Williams S. Moorhead Federal Building in Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. and Philadelphia City Hall at noon<br> - South Dakota – Downtown Federal Courthouse at 3 p.m.<br> - Tennessee – State Capitol at 1:30 p.m.<br> - Texas – State Capitol at 11 a.m. and San Jacinto Plaza at 4 p.m.<br> - Vermont – State Capitol at noon<br> - Virginia – Bell Tower at 12:30 p.m.<br> - Washington – Tivoli Fountain North Lawn at 2:30 p.m.<br> - Washington, D.C. – Capitol Building at 11 a.m.<br> - Wisconsin – State Capitol at 11 a.m.<br> - Wyoming – Capitol at 2 p.m.</p><p><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/50-states-anti-trump-protest-nationwide-february-5-details-2025300" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newsweek.com/50-states-anti-tr</span><span class="invisible">ump-protest-nationwide-february-5-details-2025300</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> Winter Farmers’ Markets 2024 – 2025</p><p>Augusta Farmers’ Market*<br>Tue, 3-5pm; weekly<br>Mid-Nov through Apr,<br>22 Armory St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a></p><p>Bangor Farmers’ Market*<br>1st &amp; 3rd Sun, 11am-1pm<br>Dec to Apr<br>26 Front St, Sea Dog Brewing Co. Banquet Room, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BangorMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BangorMaine</span></a></p><p>Bar Harbor Winter Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market<br>Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm; every other week starting Nov 10<br>Nov through Apr<br>36 Mount Desert St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BarHarborMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BarHarborMaine</span></a></p><p>Bath Farmers’ Market*<br>Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly<br>Nov through Apr 15<br>27 Commercial St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BathMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BathMaine</span></a></p><p>Belfast Farmers’ Market<br>Fri, 9am-12pm; weekly<br>Nov through Apr<br>21 Schoodic Dr, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BelfastMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BelfastMaine</span></a></p><p>Belfast – United Farmers Market of Maine*<br>Sat, 9am-2pm; weekly<br>Year-round<br>18 Spring St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BelfastMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BelfastMaine</span></a></p><p>Berwick Winter Farmers’ Market<br>Sun, 10am-1pm; starts Nov 24, then 2nd Sun monthly until Apr<br>Nov through Apr, 11 Sullivan St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BerwickMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BerwickMaine</span></a></p><p>Blue Hill Winter Farmers’ Market*<br>Sat, 10am-12pm; weekly<br>Dec to late May<br>7 Rope Ferry Rd, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SedgwickMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SedgwickMaine</span></a></p><p>Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market*<br>Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly<br>Nov through Apr<br>166 Harrison Rd, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BridgtonMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BridgtonMaine</span></a></p><p>Brunswick Winter Market<br>Sat, 9am-12:30pm; weekly<br>Nov through Apr<br>14 Maine St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrunswickMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrunswickMaine</span></a></p><p>Dover Cove Farmers’ Market<br>Every other Sat, 9am-1pm; starts Sat before Thanksgiving<br>Nov to May<br>1049 W Main St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DoverFoxcroftMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DoverFoxcroftMaine</span></a></p><p>Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market<br>Thu, 2-5pm; weekly<br>Dec through Apr<br>150 Main St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleMaine</span></a></p><p>Farmington Farmers’ Market*<br>Sat, 10am-1pm; weekly<br>Nov through Apr<br>130 Quebec St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FarmingtonMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FarmingtonMaine</span></a></p><p>Freeport <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HarraseeketGrange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HarraseeketGrange</span></a> Farmers’ Market<br>Wed, 3-6pm; weekly<br>Nov to Apr<br>13 Elm St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeportMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FreeportMaine</span></a></p><p>Greater Gorham Winter Market<br>1st and 3rd Sat, 9am-1pm<br>Nov through Mar<br>75 South St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a></p><p>Greenwood Farmers’ Market<br>Every other Friday, 4pm-6pm<br>late Sept – early June<br>270 Main St. (Rt. 26), <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreenwoodMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreenwoodMaine</span></a></p><p>Hampden Farmers’ Market*<br>Fri, 2-5:30pm; every other Fri starting Jan<br>Dec through Apr<br>177 Cold Brook Rd, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HampdenMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HampdenMaine</span></a></p><p>Orono Winter Farmers’ Market*<br>Sat, 9am-12pm (Dec: weekly; Jan-Apr: 2nd &amp; 4th Sat)<br>Dec to Apr<br>6 Goodridge Dr, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OronoMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OronoMaine</span></a></p><p>Portland Winter Farmers’ Market<br>Sat, 9am-1pm; weekly<br>Dec 7, 2024 – Apr 12, 2025<br>631 Stevens Ave, Portland</p><p>Rockland Farmers’ Market Season Extension<br>Thu, 9am-12pm; closed Thanksgiving<br>Nov and Dec (through Christmas)<br>61 Limerock St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RocklandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RocklandMaine</span></a></p><p>Rockport Farmers’ Market<br>Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly<br>Year-round<br>310 Commercial St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RockportMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RockportMaine</span></a></p><p>Skowhegan Farmers’ Market<br>1st and 3rd Sat, 10am-1pm<br>Dec through Apr<br>42 Court St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SkowheganMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SkowheganMaine</span></a></p><p>Somerville – Farmers’ Market at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm<br>One Sun per month (see online), 11am-2pm<br>Nov to Feb<br>217 Hewett Rd, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SomervilleMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SomervilleMaine</span></a></p><p>South Berwick – Tri-Town Winter Farmers’ Market*<br>Select Sundays (see online): 10am-1pm<br>Nov to Apr<br>49 Academy St, Marshwood Great Works School, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthBerwickMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthBerwickMaine</span></a></p><p>South Portland Farmers’ Market<br>Sun, 10am-2pm; weekly<br>Nov through Apr<br>829 Sawyer St, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthPortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthPortlandMaine</span></a></p><p>Wilton Farmers’ Market<br>1st and 3rd Sat, 10am-1pm<br>Nov to Apr<br>386 Main St, Congregational Church, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WiltonMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WiltonMaine</span></a></p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/winter-farmers-markets-2024-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mainefarmersmarkets.org/winter</span><span class="invisible">-farmers-markets-2024-2025/</span></a><br> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resiliency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resiliency</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodJustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FoodJustice</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FarmersMarkets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FarmersMarkets</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineFarmersMarkets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineFarmersMarkets</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>More of this, please...! Though we need more AFFORDABLE HOUSING, not just "Market Rate".</p><p>Old <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ShoppingPlazas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ShoppingPlazas</span></a> could see new life as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/housing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>housing</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> </p><p>With <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/VacantStorefronts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VacantStorefronts</span></a> becoming a common sight, municipalities are exploring redevelopment to meet growing housing needs.</p><p>Caroline LeCour <br>November 7, 2024</p><p>AUGUSTA, Maine — "On the hunt to create more housing stock in Maine, more municipalities are eyeing vacant retail <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ShoppingMalls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ShoppingMalls</span></a> as the solution. </p><p>"After the former <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KMart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KMart</span></a> at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaPlaza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaPlaza</span></a> closed its doors, many city leaders eyed the location for its potential. </p><p>"'The redevelopment of the K-Mart plaza has been a priority for the city and city council for over four years now,' Augusta Director of Economic Development Keith Luke said.</p><p>"Now, a new proposal is looking to re-develop the space into a hotel, retail space, and 60 market-rate apartments. Its something Luke says is needed in the city. </p><p>"'These are bringing quality market rate units to the city because we have a need in central Maine for housing at every level,' he said, 'It's hard not to envision it will be tremendously successful.'</p><p>"A similar proposal was approved in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KitteryMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KitteryMaine</span></a> earlier this year, to re-develop the location of former outlet stores, partially into more than 100 apartments. </p><p>"To encourage this interest coming from municipalities, Republican Representative Richard Campbell introduced legislation last year to equip towns and cities when looking to re-zone from commercial to residential; something that can at times pose a challenge. </p><p>"'Most of the local zoning, residential is not allowed in those commercial zones,' Campbell said. 'What this does is encourages the towns to consider residential in the commercial, especially in the big box, mall zones.'</p><p>"Augusta's city council members are set to take up contract zoning requests for the Augusta Plaza proposal next week. City leaders hope to start construction next spring."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/old-shopping-plazas-could-see-new-life-housing-maine-augusta/97-c5f151c3-4513-4cd4-83ec-97207d416ea2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newscentermaine.com/article/ne</span><span class="invisible">ws/local/housing/old-shopping-plazas-could-see-new-life-housing-maine-augusta/97-c5f151c3-4513-4cd4-83ec-97207d416ea2</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MoreHousingLessMalls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MoreHousingLessMalls</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AffordableHousing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AffordableHousing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineHousing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineHousing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Central <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> smashes third temperature record in a week</p><p>Augusta's high temperature Wednesday tied the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November</p><p>by Ethan Horton, November 6, 2024</p><p>AUGUSTA — "Central Maine set yet another heat-related record Wednesday, marking the third time in the past week a daily temperature record has been broken.</p><p>"Wednesday’s unofficial high temperature reached 76 F (24.4 C) in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> and 73 degrees (22.7 C) in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleMaine</span></a>, breaking the local record of 72 degrees (22.2 C), set in 2022. The area also broke records on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, easily surpassing high temperature records set in 1956 and 2003, respectively.</p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> area broke a record for the entire month Wednesday: The high of 79 degrees F (26.1 C) shattered the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November, set at 75 degrees F (23.8 C) on Nov. 5, 2022. Augusta’s high temperature Wednesday tied the area’s all-time November record."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/central-maine-smashes-third-temperature-record-in-a-week/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/ce</span><span class="invisible">ntral-maine-smashes-third-temperature-record-in-a-week/</span></a></p><p>Archived version:<br><a href="https://archive.ph/cjLkB" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.ph/cjLkB</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateDiary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateDiary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateDiaryMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateDiaryMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ExtremeTemperatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ExtremeTemperatures</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RecordHeat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RecordHeat</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RecordTemperatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RecordTemperatures</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RecordBreakingTemperatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RecordBreakingTemperatures</span></a></p>