[Thread] Signs of #Resistance in #PortlandME . First up, a #ResistICE flyer in a storefront window.
#MaineResists

#PortlandME - Another #ProtestOfOne (the 11am one had a few more folks I hear). I mostly received support, some fist bumps and horns -- also "Traitor!" and some not nice things that I won't repeat. But I'm glad I was out there!
#FreeMahmoudKhalil #FreeMahmoud #resistance #ResistFascism #ResistTrump #MaineResists

#UselessSusanCollins not so useless! #Protests and #PublicOutcry works!

#UniversityOfMaine’s #USDA funding restored

by WABI News Desk
Published: Mar. 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM EDT

Maine (WABI) - "Senator #SusanCollins announced Wednesday that the University of Maine’s funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been restored.

"On Monday the University received notice that funding from the USDA was paused.

"According to UMS, the notice stated the pause was temporary while the USDA evaluated potential follow-up actions related to prospective Title VI (6) or Title IX (9) violations.

"Collins released at statement saying:

'This USDA funding is critically important not only to the University of Maine, but to our farmers and loggers, as well as to the many people who work in #Maine’s #agriculture, #aquaculture, and #forestry industries. Now that funding has been restored, the work that the University does in partnership with the many people and communities who depend on these programs can continue.'"

https://www.wabi.tv/2025/03/13/university-maines-usda-funding-restored/
#ResistDOGE #MaineResists #MaineResistance #District13

#StandStrongMaine! Two #Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How #Trump Is Trying to Pressure #Maine Into Obedience.

by Callie Ferguson and Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News, and Jennifer Smith Richards and Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica
March 11, 2025, 2:45 p.m. EDT
Co-published with Bangor Daily News

Reporting Highlights

- Trump vs. Maine: After an exchange between Maine’s governor and President Donald Trump over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, several federal agencies launched investigations.
- University Funding Halted: A federal agency investigating the University of Maine System has not yet issued any findings. But on Tuesday [March 11th], the university said the agency had halted research funding.
- Big Response, Few Students: Only two transgender girls in Maine are competing this school year. Six federal agencies now have their sights on the state.

Read more:
https://www.propublica.org/article/maine-trump-janet-mills-transgender-girls-sports-education-social-security

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/vny6L
#News #Maine #Trump
#USPol #Government
#LGBTQ #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #MaineResists #Resistance

LET YOUR #VOICE BE HEARD!
#PROTEST #RESIST #SPEAKOUT
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#Maine #SouthernMaine #Portland #PortlandMaine

For corrections, to be included, or for free sign details, please send note to: ptactivism@gmail.com
UPDATED 03.10.25 3:15PM

Pine Tree Activism Calendar - Scheduled Events

March 7-14 Protest Amazon
March 11 Tue 12-1PM (& every Tue) - #WatervilleME - Stand at #Tesla - 334 Main St
March 11 Tue 12-1PM (& every Tue) - #LewistonME - #Resist Central Maine - 72 Lisbon St
March 12 Wed 12-1PM (one time event) - #SkowheganME - Down with Musk, #DOGE, and Tesla - 100 Fairgrounds Mkt Pl
March 14 Fri Noon-3PM (unconfirmed) - #AugustaME - Veteran's March "We don't take an oath to a king"
March 14 Fri 4-5:30PM (& every Fri) - #BiddefordME - #StopTheCoup protest, 160 Main St
March 15 Sat 11AM (& every St) - #PortlandME - Protest, Monument Square. Signs encouraged.
March 15 Sat Noon (& every Sat) - #DamariscottaME - Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge, Bus US Route1, General Protest, bring your signs!

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3lk2bxdxplk25

#PortlandME - This Thursday! Open to the public!

"Dear USM Community,

The Office of Student Engagement and Belonging invites you to our #BannedBookFair on Thursday, March 13, from 2–3:30 PM in the McGoldrick Center, 2nd floor lobby.

In partnership with #USMLibraries, #WomenAndGenderStudies, #MaineTransNet, and #BooksAMillion, this event highlights the power of books that have been challenged or banned.

You’ll find:

- Tables of commonly banned books: explore their impact, purchase a copy from #BAM, or learn how to check them out through our #libraries.
- MaineTransNet will be offering resources and information on supporting #LGBTQ+ communities.
- Lecha Bubble Tea will be selling their iconic drinks, including their famous Thai Iced Tea.

Join us in celebrating the freedom to read and engage in meaningful conversations about #censorship and representation.

We look forward to seeing you there!"