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  1. #Protestors in #ScarboroughME call for #ICE to leave #Maine, demand action from leaders

    A coalition of immigrant advocates, local leaders and concerned residents are holding an "emergency protest" after ICE agents shot and killed a Colombian man in Biddeford on Monday.

    About 200 people gathered in front of the ICE facility in Scarborough a day after federal agents shot and killed a man in Biddeford.

    Updated: 11:38 AM EDT Jul 14, 2026
    by Francis Flisiuk

    SCARBOROUGH, Maine — "A group of about 200 local activists, elected officials, community organizations and faith leaders are holding an 'emergency protest' outside the Scarborough ICE facility a day after the shooting death of a Colombian man in #BiddefordME.

    "On Monday, 26-year-old #JoanSebastianGuerrero was shot and killed by ICE, leaving behind a wife, 3-year-old child, and sister.

    "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says an ICE officer 'fearing for public safety' [BULLSHIT!] shot and killed the driver. It happened as agents were watching a home of someone they believed was in the country illegally and has a final order of removal from the country.

    "Protestors called for the removal of all ICE agents in Maine and the release of all people detained by federal agents.

    " 'The governor has to issue a proclamation, saying that ICE is not allowed in our state, and the Attorney General should direct the State Troopers to be filing criminal charges against the murderers in our community,' said @Todd , one of the organizers of the protest.

    "Representatives from more than 20 organizations attended the protest including: #MaineYouthPower, Maine Small Businesses Association, Maine #DemocraticSocialists of America, the Maine #WomensLobby, #MaineCoalitionForPalestine, the #MaineGreenParty, #MainePRIDE, #MaineTransnet and the Maine #AFLCIO."

    wmtw.com/article/protestors-in

    #MainePol #USPol #MaineResists #ICEOutOfMaine #HumanRights #MaineDSA #MaineGreens #ICE #ICESucks #DefundICE #DefundCBP #MurderPatrol

  2. 2025 - 2025 #WarmingShelters

    On September 23, Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in state grants to support the operation of 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter. The following warming centers will operate during the 2025 - 2026 winter season:

    Bangor Area Homeless Shelter - #BangorME
    City of Portland - #PortlandME
    City of Sanford - #SanfordME
    Healthy Acadia - #EllsworthME
    Homeless Services of Aroostook - #AroostookME
    Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - #WatervilleME
    New Beginnings - #LewistonME
    Seeds of Hope - #BiddefordME
    Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center - #AugustaME
    State Street Church - #PortlandME
    Tedford - #BrunswickME

    Source:
    mainehousing.org/news/public-n

    @newsbot

    #Unhoused #Homeless #ArcticBlast #WarmingCenters #Maine #ExtremeCold #Houseless #PolarVortex

  3. #Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you

    As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
    Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
    Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
    Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

    AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

    "The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

    "While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

    "The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

    Androscoggin County

    #AuburnME

    Community Resource Center
    121 Mill St.
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    Auburn

    Auburn Senior Community Center
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Auburn

    Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

    Auburn

    Auburn Public Library
    49 Spring St.
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #DurhamME

    Durham Eureka Community Center
    606 Hallowell Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LisbonME

    Lisbon Police Department
    300 Lisbon St.
    Open as needed 24/7

    #PolandME

    A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
    1211 Maine St.
    9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

    #TurnerME

    Turner Fire & Rescue
    19 General Turner Hill Road
    Available as needed

    Aroostook County

    #CaribouME

    Caribou Wellness Center
    55 Bennett Drive
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Cumberland County

    #BridgtonME

    Bridgton Community Center
    15 Depot St.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #GorhamME

    Baxter Library
    71 South St.
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #PortlandME

    #PortlandPublicLibrary
    5 Monument Square
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #ScarboroughME

    #ScarboroughPublicLibrary
    48 Gorham Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

    Kennebec County

    #AugustaME

    Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
    76 Community Drive
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #WatervilleME

    Waterville City Hall Annex
    46 Front St.
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Knox County

    #RocklandME

    #RocklandPublicLibrary
    Rockland City Hall
    Flanagan Community Center
    Open during "normal business hours"

    #SouthThomaston

    Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
    54 Spruce Head Road
    Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #UnionME

    Union Town Office
    567 Common Road
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    Lincoln County

    #BoothbayHarborME

    Boothbay Harbor Town Office
    9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

    #DamariscottaME

    Central Lincoln County YMCA
    575 Maine St.
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

    #NewcastleME

    Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
    86 River Road
    Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

    Oxford County

    #CantonME

    Town of Canton Meeting Room
    94 Turner Street
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
    8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
    8 a.m. to noon Friday

    Piscataquis County

    #DoverFoxcroftME

    Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
    48 Norton Avenue
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25


    Sagadahoc County

    #TopshamME

    Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
    100 Main St.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24


    York County

    #AlfredME

    Parsonsfield Town Office
    634 North Road
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #BerwickME

    Berwick Fire Department
    3 Public Safety Way
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BiddefordME

    #McArthurLibrary
    270 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BuxtonME

    Buxton Town Office
    185 Portland Road
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #KennebunkME

    Kennebunk Free Library
    112 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #KennebunkportME

    Church on the Cape
    3 Langsford Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Kennebunkport

    Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
    18 Maine St.
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LebanonME

    North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
    259 Bakers Grant Road
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LimingtonME

    Limington Municipal Complex
    425 Sokokis Ave.
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #NorthBerwickME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    51 High St.
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
    1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    #SacoME

    Saco Community Center
    75 Franklin St.
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #WaterboroME

    Waterboro Town Hall
    24 Townhouse Road
    Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    Waterboro

    #WaterboroPublicLibrary
    187 Main St.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #YorkME

    York Public Library
    15 Long Sands Road
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #HomelessShelters

    "State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

    "For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
    What are the risks?

    "According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

    “Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
    mainehousing.org/programs-serv

    #MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
    #Heatwave #Heatwaves #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool #CommunityResources

  4. [4/8] #PineTreeActivism Calendar

    MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS
    MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2025
    =====================
    EVERY EFFORT COUNTS!

    #Resist the #BudgetBill & #SAVEMEDICAID
    FLOOD the Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

    REPOST & SHARE!
    Updated Mon, May 26, 6:45AM

    FRI MAY 30

    MAY 30, Fri 12:30-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #AugustaME
    Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St,
    #WomenInBlack Peace Vigil – Augusta Women in Black have held a weekly peace vigil continuously since 2002.

    MAY 30, Fri 4-5:00PM (& every Fri) – #SanfordME
    920 Main St. in front of Central Park
    Weekly Peaceful Protest. Help support this new resistance event as it grows stronger every week!

    MAY 30, Fri 4-5:30PM (& every Fri) – #BiddefordME
    Mechanics Park, Main & Water St by the bridge
    Stop the Coup Protest at Mechanics Park – Bring a sign, bells, drums and a loud voice! Indivisible/Biddeford Saco Area SURJ.org: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/779

    MAY 30, Fri 5-6:00PM (& every Fri) – #BrunswickME
    156 Maine St. Opposite Walgreens
    Vigil for Peace – Join #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick as they call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. FMI: 725-7686 www.nenjp.org/calendar/

    MAY 30, Fri 5-5:30PM (& every Fri) – #PortlandME
    Congress Square Park (across from PMA)
    #WomenInBlack Vigil – world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice

    MAY 30, Fri 5-6:00PM (& every Fri) – #CamdenME
    Camden Village Green, 29 Chestnut St
    Camden Stand-Out – held by the people of Camden

    MAY 30, Fri 7-8:00PM – #BrunswickME
    Curtis Memorial Library (Morrell Room), 23 Pleasant St
    Public Conversation: US Role In the World Today

    SAT MAY 31

    MAY 31, Sat 10-11:00AM – #PortsmouthNH
    2454 Lafayette Rd
    Take Down #TeSSla! – Hosted by #OccupySeacoast
    NOTE: Please don't park in the lot; park on the side street next to the mall and do not block bus stop, fire hydrants or driveways. Thank you!

    MAY 30, Fri 5-5:30PM (& every Fri) – Portland
    Congress Square Park (across from PMA) – Portland, Maine
    #WomenInBlack Vigil – world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and violence.

    MAY 30, Fri 5-6:00PM (& every Fri) – Camden
    Camden Village Green, 29 Chestnut St, Camden, Maine
    Camden Stand-Out – held by the people of Camden www.nenjp.org/calendar/

    MAY 30, Fri 7-8:00PM – Brunswick
    Curtis Memorial Library (Morrell Room), 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, Maine
    Public Conversation: US Role In the World Today – A facilitated roundtable discussion on the US war economy, genocide in Palestine, unmet domestic needs, and more: mvprights.org/events/public-co

    SAT MAY 31

    MAY 31, Sat 10-11:00AM – #Portsmouth NH
    2454 Lafayette Rd
    Take Down TeSSla! – Hosted by #OccupySeacoast
    NOTE: Please don't park in the lot; park on the side street next to the mall and do not block bus stop, fire hydrants or driveways. Thank you!

    @AIF_Massachusetts @teslatakedown

    #Maine #MEPolitics #MaineResists #MaineEvents #FreePalestine #BadDOGE
    #ResistAuthoritarianism #ResistFascism #USPol #NHResists #TeslaTakedowns

  5. [1/7] #PineTreeActivism Calendar

    MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS
    MAY 23 - MAY 29, 2025
    =====================
    EVERY EFFORT COUNTS!

    FLOOD the Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
    #Resist & #SaveMedicaid

    REPOST & SHARE!
    Updated Fri, May 23, 8:55AM

    MAY 20-26, All Day, All Week – Nationwide
    Shop Local, Support Small Business. Boycott #Walmart.
    WALMART BOYCOTT: Boycott includes all Walmart stores and properties and Walmart.com due to their corporate tax practices, rising costs, and Walmart's decision to scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

    FRI MAY 23

    MAY 23, Fri 12-1:00PM (& every Fri) – #FarmingtonME
    Out front of Post Office, 196 Main St
    Weekly Visibility Day to advocate for peace and protect democracy

    MAY 23, Fri 4-5:00PM (& every Fri) – #SanfordME
    920 Main St. in front of Central Park
    Weekly Peaceful Protest. Help support this new resistance event as it grows stronger every week!

    MAY 23, Fri 4-5:30PM (& every Fri) – #BiddefordME
    Mechanics Park, Main & Water St by the bridge
    Stop the Coup Protest at Mechanics Park – Bring a sign, bells, drums and a loud voice! Indivisible/Biddeford Saco Area SURJ.org: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/779

    MAY 23, Fri 5-6:00PM (& every Fri) – #BrunswickME
    156 Maine St. Opposite Walgreens
    Vigil for Peace – Join #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick as they call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. FMI: 725-7686 www.nenjp.org/calendar/

    MAY 23, Fri 5-6:00PM (& every Fri) – CamdenME
    Camden Village Green, 29 Chestnut St
    Camden Stand-Out – held by the people of Camden www.nenjp.org/calendar/

    SAT, MAY 24

    MAY 24, Sat 10-11:00AM – #PortsmouthNH
    2454 Lafayette Rd
    Take Down TeSSla! – Hosted by #OccupySeacoast
    NOTE: Please don't park in the lot; park on the side street next to the mall and do not block bus stop, fire hydrants or driveways. Thank you!

    MAY 24, Sat 11:00AM – #FarmingtonME
    Farmington Post Office, 196 Main St
    Weekly Stand Out mvprights.org/events

    @AIF_Massachusetts @teslatakedown

    #Maine #MEPolitics #MaineResists #MaineEvents #FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
    #ResistFascism #USPol #TeslaTakedowns #NHResists #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights

  6. Pine Tree Activism Calendar
    Scheduled Events (cont'd)

    April 10th - #KennebunkME - Thurs 4:00-5:00PM (& every Thurs) - Route 1 & Fletcher Street, in front of the Kennebunk Library. Weekly Stand Out to Speak Against Government Actions.

    April 10th - York County - Thurs 4:00-5:00PM - Stand Up For Our Freedoms - Six location along Route 1, York County, Maine. Sponsored by York County Democratic Committee and Democratic Town Committees

    April 11th - #BiddefordME - Fri 4:00-5:30PM - Mechanic Park, Water & Main St., Biddeford, Maine. Stop The Coup - Indivisible Biddeford Saco Area SURJ.org mobilize.us/mobilize/event/770

    April 12th - #PortsmouthNH - Sat 10:00AM-11:00AM (& every Sat) - #Tesla showroom, 2454 Lafayette Rd. #TeslaTakeDown - Do NOT park in the shopping center. For parking info: mobilize.us/event/769783/

    April 12th - PortlandME - Sat 11:00AM-12noon (& every Sat) - Monument Square, 456 Congress St. Creative signs encouraged. Speakers welcome.

    April 12th - BathME - Sat 11:30AM-12:30PM (& every Sat thru April 19th) - Bath Iron Works Admin Building, 700 Washington Street. Vigil for Disarmament - Say No! FMI - Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm: 763-4062

    Source:
    bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactiv
    #PineTreeActivism #Events #MaineEvents #MaineResists #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism #TeslaTakedowns #Resistance #Resist