#watervilleme — Public Fediverse posts

4 Dams Set for Removal in #Maine Will Open Hundreds of Miles of #River for #Salmon, #Herring and #Sturgeon

By Andy Corbley, Oct 15, 2025

"In Maine, ownership of 4 large dams has been transferred to #TheNatureConservancy in a sale it hopes will return the river they operate on into prime habitat for salmon for the first time in a century.

"Operated by #BrookfieldRenewables, the dams along the lower #KennebecRiver prevent ocean going, freshwater fish like salmon from accessing #AncestralSpawningGrounds upriver.

"On September 15th, 2025, The Nature Conservancy (#TNC) and #Brookfield signed a purchase and sale agreement for the four dams totaling $138 million.

"The Kennebec River is fed by #SandyRiver in the heart of Maine before running down to the #GulfOfMaine past the towns of #SkowheganME and #WatervilleME. The Weston, Shawmut, #HydroKennebec, and Lockwood dams are located in intervals along this stretch, called the #LowerKennebec.

"The federal regulatory process for decommissioning a dam, as seen in the recent parallel in #California, where four dams were removed to make way for salmon, needed more than 5 years from start to finish. As a result, TNC will look to gather another $30 million in funding to create a nonprofit that will manage and oversee the decommissioning process, during which the dams could continue to generate power for 5 to 10 years.

"That would include working with Sappi North America, whose Somerset Mill, located between the town of Skowhegan and the #ShawmutDam, to find a solution to the company’s long-term water needs, which are currently met by this dam.

"Their twin goals in the decommissioning project are to return free-flowing conditions to the lower Kennebec River to support regionally-#endangered #NorthAtlanticSalmon, while doing so in collaboration with existing stakeholders in the dams’ activities, Sappi included.

" 'TNC and its partners are 100% committed to developing a solution with Sappi that fully addresses the Somerset Mill’s long-term water system needs,' the organization wrote in a statement. 'We understand the vital role of the Somerset Mill for the forest products industry and the state’s economy.'

"#AtlanticSalmon are considered near-threatened worldwide, but certain stocks in the North Atlantic have almost completely disappeared. Access to Sandy River via the lower Kennebec would open up hundreds of miles of prime habitat for spawning and coming of age.

"Brookfield maintains dams higher up the river, but these areas are considered to be of poor habitat quality. Those dams also happen to produce substantially more electricity than the dams along the lower stretch of the river—those set to be removed.

"The Maine Monitor reports that fishing advocacy groups have argued for the dam’s removal for 'decades.' #RiverHerring [#Alewives], the federally-protected #AtlanticSturgeon, and #AmericanEel all rely on Maine’s freshwater rivers to either spawn or feed before swimming out to sea.

"The current predicament finds around one-twelfth of the historic spawning population of Atlantic salmon returning to the Kennebec via the gulf, where they’re captured at #LockwoodDam and actually trucked up the roads past the next three dams to spawn. During the reverse journey many do not survive the journey to the gulf past the industrial infrastructure.

"The removal of the #KlamathRiver dams this time last year produced incredible results immediately, with fish finding their way back upstream far past the farthest dam to spawn within a single season, proving that ancestral instincts can remain intact despite generations of fish not being able to act on them.

"But examples also lie closer to home, with dams removed years past along another Maine river, the #PenobscotRiver, resulting in long-term economic and environmental improvements."

Source:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/4-dams-set-for-removal-in-maine-will-open-hundreds-of-miles-of-river-for-salmon-herring-and-sturgeon/

#SolarPunkSunday #DamRemoval #Maine #EndangeredSpecies #WaterIsLife

#Maine events so far, via #PineTreeActivism! -

#NationalWeekendOfAction #ICEOutForGood

Sat-Sun Jan 10-11

"On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (#ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

On this National Weekend of Action we stand to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions."

Official as listed ICE OUT FOR GOOD events in Maine.
Many weekly events may be themed for ICE OUT, as well.
UPDATED Jan 9, 6:30PM

SATURDAY, Jan 10

#AuburnME: 12-1pm - Longley Bridge, Court St
#AugustaME: 12-2pm - Memorial Circle, Memorial & State Sts
#BangorME: 11am-12pm – Peirce Park, 125 Harlow St
#BathME: 10-11am - Sagadahoc Bridge, 700 Washington St
#BelfastME: 12-1pm - Post Office Square, Church & Main Sts
#BridgtonME: - 5-6pm - Shorey Park, Main St,
#EllsworthME: 12-1pm – 175 High St
#KennebunkME: 1-2pm – Sidewalk in front of 112 Main St
#MachiasME: 12-1pm - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill
#NewcastleME: 12-1pm – #DamariscottaME-Newcastle Bridge, Newcastle
#OxfordHills: 10am-12pm - Fair St, Norway & Main St, #SouthParisME
#PortlandME: 11am-12pm – Monument Square, 456 Congress St
#PresqueIsle: 12noon – Sen Angus King office, 169 Academy St
#SacoME: 10-11am - Transportation Center, 138 Main St
#SouthPortland: 11am-12pm - Erskine Park, 632 Broadway
#WayneME: 10-11am – Bridge on Rt 133, Main St
#WellsME: 1-2pm - Wells Police Department, 1563 Post Rd
#YarmouthME: 9-10:am – Town Hall, 200 Main St

SUNDAY Jan 11
#WatervilleME: 1-2pm – Bridge by CVS, 1 Kennedy Mem'l Drive

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.org/post/3mbzola2d422i

#ICEOutForGood #JusticeForRenee #MainePol #Resist #MaineResists #MaineEvents

#NoKings2 - SATURDAY, OCT 18

"On #October18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has #NoKings, and The Power Belongs to the People.

Official as listed NO KINGS events in Maine & NH as of October 13th

#AuburnME: 12-2PM - Court St, Longley Bridge
#AugustaME: 1-3PM - Rt 202 Memorial Bridge
#BangorME: 12-2PM - Broadway Park
#BathME: 1-2PM - Sagadahoc Bridge
#BelfastME: 2-5PM - 34 Commerical St
#BlueHillME: 12-1PM – In front of Town Hall
#BridgtonME: 12-2PM - Shorey Park, Main St
#BrunswickME: 11:30-12:30PM - 191 Maine Street
#CalaisME: 11-12:30PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St
#CastineME: 1-3PM – Castine Common, 86 Court St
#CherryfieldME: 12-2PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St
#ConwayNH: 12-2:00PM - 4 Corners, NH 16 & NH 153
#DexterME: 12-1:00PM - 2 Post Office Rd/1 Church St
#DoverFoxcroftME: 1-2PM - Main St Bridge
#EllsworthME: 12-1:30PM – City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza
#Farmington: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St
#FreeportME: 8-11:00AM - 134 Main St
#HoultonME: 11-12:00PM – North St near Domino's/Walgreens
#LubecME: 11-12:00PM - Washington St & Main St
#MachiasME: 12-1PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill
#Ogunquit: 12-1PM – US Rt 1 in front of Post Office
#OxfordHills: 11-1:00PM - Fair St, Norway & Main St, #SouthParisME
#PortlandME: 1:30-3:00PM - Deering Oaks Park, State St & Park
#PortsmouthNH: 1-3PM - Market Sq
#PresqueIsleME: 10-11:30AM - 1 North St
#RocklandME: 12-1:00PM – Chapman Park, 294 Main St
#RumfordME: 12-1:00PM - Rumford Info Center, Rt 2
#SacoME: 10-12:00PM - Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main St
#SanfordME: 1-3:00PM - Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St
#SouthPortlandME: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, B'way & Waterman
#SouthwestHarborME: 11-12:30PM - 315 Main St
#VinalhavenME: 9-11AM - Bandstand, Main St
#WatervilleME: 10-12:00PM - March> UU Church, 69 Silver St
#WayneME: 9-10:00AM - Maine Rt 133 On the Bridge
#WellsME: 1:30-2:30PM - Wells Jr High School, 1470 Post Rd
#WiscassetME: 10-11:00AM - Rt 1 Wiscasset Bridge
#WolfeboroNH: 12-2PM - 153 S Main St & Center
#YarmouthME - 9-9:45AM (then Freeport) - Town Hall, 200 Main
#YorkME: 10-11:00AM - York Town Hall, 186 York St

Check for updates: PineTreeActivism.org
Submit events: [email protected]

#MaineResists #NHResists #ResistFascism #Resistance #NoCrowns
#NoThrones #October18th #MaineEvents #NHEvents

#NoKings2 - SATURDAY, OCT 18

"On #October18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has #NoKings, and The Power Belongs to the People.

Official as listed NO KINGS events in Maine & NH as of Sept 24.

#AuburnME: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Broadway Park
#BathME: 1-2:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge
#BelfastME: 2-5:00PM - 34 Commerical St, Belfast
#BridgtonME: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St
#CalaisME: 11-12:30PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St
#Farmington: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St
#FreeportME: 8-11:00AM - 134 Main St
#LubecME: 11-12:00PM - Washington St & Main St
#MachiasME: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill
#OxfordHills: 11-1:00PM - Fair St, Norway & Main St, #SouthParisME
#PortlandME: 1:30-3:00PM - Deering Oaks Park, State St & Park
#PortsmouthNH: 1-3:00PM - Market Sq
#PresqueIsleME: 10-11:30AM - 1 North St
#SacoME: 10-12:00PM - Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main St
#SouthPortlandME: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, B'way & Waterman
#SouthwestHarborME: 11-12:30PM - 315 Main St
#VinalhavenME: 9-11AM - Bandstand, Main St
#WatervilleME: 10-12:00PM - March> UU Church, 69 Silver St
#WayneME: 9-10:00AM - Maine Rt 133 On the Bridge
#WellsME: 1:30-2:30PM - Wells Jr High School, 1470 Post Rd
#WiscassetME: 10-11:00AM - Rt 1 Wiscasset Bridge
#WolfeboroNH: 12-2:00PM - 153 S Main St & Center
#YorkME: 10-11:00AM - York Town Hall, 186 York St

Check for updates: PineTreeActivism.org
Submit events: [email protected]

#MaineResists #NHResists #ResistFascism #Resistance #NoCrowns #NoThrones #October18th #MaineEvents #NHEvents

#MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights

"We are a group of people from #Maine and beyond who stand in solidarity with the #Palestinian people and seek to amplify their movement of liberation from occupation and #apartheid."

Recurring Standouts & Mini-Rallies

#BangorME
Wednesday - 12PM Noon
6 State St (Kenduskeag Bridge)

#BelfastME
Sunday - 12PM Noon
Post Office Square

#BlueHillME
Saturday - 12PM Noon
Blue Hill Town Hall

#BrunswickME
Thursday - 12PM Noon
Maine St (at Tontine Mall)

#BrunswickME
Friday - 5PM
Maine Street (by Walgreens)

#BucksportME
Saturday - 12:30PM
Bucksport-Verona Bridge

#CamdenME
Friday - 5PM
Camden Village Green

#DoverFoxcroftME
Saturday - 9AM
Main Street Bridge

#EllsworthME
Sunday - 12PM Noon
Union River Bridge

#FarmingtonME
Saturday - 11AM
Post Office

#HoultonME
Friday - 1PM
Peace Pole

#NewcastleME
Thursday - 3PM
Veterans Park

#PortlandME
Saturday - 12PM Noon
Post Office Park

#RocklandME
2nd + 4th Thursdays - 3PM
Main St & Park St

#SacoME
First Friday, Monthly - 2:30PM
General Dynamics

#WatervilleME
Monday - 11:30AM
Main St & Temple St

https://www.mvprights.org/events#block-a15fa12ef4b264f29ded

#FreeGaza #EndGenocide #HumanRights #Maine #MaineResists
#MaineEvents #FreePalestine
#MaineVoicesForPeace #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol #WorldPol #FreePalestine #Gaza #WorldWarBibi
#BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #MaineCoalitionForPalestine #MaineVoicesForPeace #PeaceActionMaine #MaineDSA #JVP
#Palestine #NoWar #PeaceWorks
#HumanRightsAreNeverWrong

#MaineCDC recommends limiting fish consumption from 4 new bodies of water due to #PFAS contamination

Maine Public | By Nora Saks
Published June 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM EDT

"The Maine Center for Disease Control is recommending that people limit consuming fish from four new bodies of water due to #PFASContamination.

"The new advisories apply to game fish caught in #LovejoyPond in #AlbionME, the #SebasticookRiver in #BurnhamME and #BentonCollyerBrook in #GrayME, and #AndroscogginLake in #LeedsME and #WayneME.

"The Maine CDC issued the new guidelines after elevated levels of PFAS, the group of man-made #ForeverChemicals, were detected in fish tissue sampled by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection last year.

"In the recommendations updated last week, the Maine CDC also expanded its advisories on #AnnabessacookLake in #MonmouthME and #WinthropME, and #MessalonskeeStream in #OaklandME and #WatervilleME.

"These additions bring the total number of rivers, lakes and streams that have game fish contaminated with unsafe levels of PFAS to 25.

"For more details on the consumption limits on numbers and species of freshwater fish in each waterbody, check out the Maine CDC website."

Source:
https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2025-06-30/maine-cdc-recommends-limiting-fish-consumption-on-four-new-bodies-of-water

Maine CDC website:
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/eohp/fish/

#EPACuts #WaterIsLife #Maine #Pollution #PFAS #PFOS #ForeverChemicals #EnvironmentalDamage #Wildlife #PFASPollution #PFASContamnation #ManMadeDisasters #3M #3MLied #Scotchgard #Scotchban #BASF #Teflon #GenXChemicals #PFNA #PFHxS #Lubricants #Cosmetics #PFB #FireFightingFoam #DowChemical

#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:
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/cooling-centers-heat-stroke-exhaustion-mema-emergency-short-term-shelter/97-d2ddaac2-bbea-4dc8-833f-c78e7dc788f4

MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care

Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/homeless/emergency-shelters

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

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

#Maine #NoKings Events
Sat, #June14

New Events Added Daily
Check for updates: PineTreeActivism.org
Submit: [email protected]

These are official, as listed, NO KINGS events in Maine.

Many Saturday rallies will be joining & are on the reg calendar.

More events added as they are officially submitted.

#AuburnME: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
#AugustaME: 12-2:00PM - Maine State House, 111 Sewall St, Augusta
#BangorME: 12-3:00PM - Waterfront Park, Railroad & Front St, Bangor
#BridgtonME: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, 302 & Highland Rd, Bridgton
#CalaisME: 11-1:00PM - Farmer's Market area, Main & North St
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Start at Stewart Park, then to bridge
#ConwayNH: 10-12:30PM - NH Visitors Center, 205 W Main St
#EllsworthME: 12-3:00PM - March, starts at 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
#FarmingtonME: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St and south, Farmington
#FreeportME: 8-11:00AM - 154 Main St, Freeport
#MachiasME: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, Machias
#MillinocketME: 12-2:00PM - Corner of Central & Penobscot, Millinocket
#NorwayME: 11-1:00PM - Main & Fair St, next to high school, Norway
#PortsmouthNH: 10-12:00PM - Market Square. Portsmouth NH
#PresqueIsle: 10-11:30AM - 260 Main St, Presque Isle
#SacoME: 10-12:00PM - U.S. Rt 1 & Cascade Road, Saco
#SouthPortlandME: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, Broadway & Waterman
#WatervilleME: 10-1:30PM – March starts 19 Lawrence Ave, Waterville
#WellsME: 1:30-2:30PM – Wells Police Dept, 1563 Post Rd, Wells
#WiscassetME: 10-11:00AM – Rt 1 Wiscasset Bridge, Wiscasset
#WolfeboroNH: 12-2:00PM – Pickering Corner, 140 S Main St
#YorkME: 10-11:00AM - York St & Barrell Lane, York

To join or start a June 14 No Kings event: www.nokings.org
Toolkit for organizers: www.nokings.org

Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted, or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or focus may not be reflected.

@AIF_Massachusetts

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

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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

SUN, June 1

JUNE 1, Sun 1:00PM – #PortlandME
Eastern Prom by the boat ramp
#FoodNotBombs – Community Potluck. Meet cool folks, learn about #MutualAid, bring a dish to share, take leftovers. Everyone welcomes, no one turned away. https://foodnotbombs.net/

JUNE 1, Sun 1-2:00PM (& every Sun) – #WatervilleME
1 Kennedy Memorial Dr, (on the bridge next to CVS)
Stand Up to Preserve and Restore Our Country – Demand restoration and preservation of our democracy, support of #Ukraine, and opposition to the #Musk / #Trump administration: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/779042/

JUNE 1, Sun 4-5PM (& every Sun) – #PortsmouthNH
We stand in front of North Church off Market Square
#CivilRightsSundays – Take a Stand to Defend Our Democracy!
Bring signs, though signs/flags available! Hosted by #OccupySeacoast

JUNE 1, Sun 6:30-7:30PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, & democracy.
MAINE: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747363/

UPCOMING:
Maine NO KINGS June 14 Events

@AIF_Massachusetts

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

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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

SAT, MAY 24, 2025

MAY 24, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – #WaldoboroME
Rt1 & Main St (Park & Ride lot)
Join Us in Pro-Democracy Protest – dedicated weekly protest

MAY 24, Sat 12-1:00PM – #WolfeboroNH
Pickering Corner, 136 S Main St
Wolfeboro Area Peaceful Protest – This is a NON- PARTISAN event. All people who are concerned with the fascist takeover of our democracy are welcome.

MAY 24, Sat 12:30-1:30PM (& every Sat) – #BucksportME
Bucksport-Verona Bridge
Stand Out Against the Madness – dedicated weekly protest

MAY 24, Sat 1-2:00PM (& every Sat) – #PortlandME
Longfellow Square, Congress & State St,
Longfellow Stand Out – #StopTheGenocide
Weekly stand-out in the heart of Portland: www.mvprights.org/events

MAY 24, Sat 1-2:00PM – #WellsME
Wells Public Safety Building, 1563 Post Rd
CANCEL the I.C.E. Contract – Join us in telling town officials: ICE has no place in Wells or anywhere in Maine. Our community deserves safety, not surveillance. Make your voice heard. Show up. Speak out. Demand change.

SUN MAY 25

MAY 25, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – #BelfastME
Post Office Square
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – https://www.mvprights.org/events

MAY 25, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – #EllsworthME
Union River Bridge downtown
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – https://www.mvprights.org/events

MAY 25, Sun 1-2:00PM (& every Sun) – #WatervilleME
1 Kennedy Memorial Dr (on the bridge next to CVS)
Stand Up to Preserve and Restore Our Country – Demand restoration and preservation of our democracy, support of #Ukraine, and opposition to the #Musk/#Trump administration: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/779042/

MAY 25, Sun 4-5PM (& every Sun) – #PortsmouthNH
We stand in front of North Church off Market Square
#CivilRightsSundays – Take a Stand to Defend Our Democracy!
Bring signs, though signs/flags available! Hosted by #OccupySeacoast

@AIF_Massachusetts @teslatakedown

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

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Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025

Details confirmed as of May 12th

Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]

MAY 6-12, LAST DAY (many continue all year) – AMAZON BLACKOUT: Boycott includes Whole Foods, Audible, Prime, Zappos, Ring, & Twitch: https://thepeoplesunionusa.com/boycott-list/f/amazon-boycott-2

MAY 12, Mon 6:15-7:45PM – #BelfastME
Belfast Free Library, 106 High St
Community Conversations ME: Free Monthly Discussion/Support Group for anyone concerned about the threat to democracy/republic in the US based upon results of 2024 election. Led by Elliot Benjamin, Ph.D.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/758873/

MAY 13, Tues 12noon (& every Tue) – #CherryfieldMe
Rt 1 Bridge: Meet on the lower bridge
Peaceful Rally in Support of Constitution & American Way of Life For Concerned Citizens and Patriots of all Parties

MAY 13, Tue 12-1:00PM (& every Tue) – #LewistonME
Across Susan Collins' office: Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St
#RESIST Central Maine, Call To Action – Bring signs! Street parking & parking garages nearby. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757948/

MAY 13, Tues 12-1:00PM (& every Tues) – #WatervilleME
#Tesla Charging Station, Elm Plaza, 334 Main St
STAND AT TESLA – bring signs opposing #Musk and the damage he and trump are doing: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/762157/

MAY 13, Tues 5:30-7:00PM – #PortsmouthNH
Join us for Pub night at a local brewery.
Pub Night with the Portsmouth Dems – NH Democratic Party – for casual gathering to meet like-minded friends and talk about current events. Non-alcoholic drinks avail.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/774306/

MAY 14, Wed 10-11AM (& every Wed) – #BridgtonME
U.S. 302 & Maine 117
Lake Region #Indivisible Peaceful, Solidarity Protest
Join us every Wednesday in solidarity for this peaceful protest.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778849/

May 14, Wed 11-12noon (& every Wed) - #DamariscottaME
Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge, US Bus Rt 1, Main St. By the Community, For the Community Rally – started by four women with the courage to stand up, this inspiring rally grows in size every week.

cc: @AIF_Massachusetts @teslatakedown

#MaineResists #MaineEvents
#FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol #TeslaTakedowns

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Events for May 10th & 11th, 2025

Details confirmed as of May 8th

Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]

MAY 10, Sat 1:30-2:30PM – #WellsME
Wells Public Safety Building, 1563 Post Rd
#HandsOff! Wells, Maine Fights Back – We're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands Øff! https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/781562/

MAY 10, Sat 2-3:30PM – #AugustaME
Maine State House, 2 State House Station
Save Maine Absentee Voting - Fair and equitable access to the ballot box is under attack. Rally to Save Maine's #AbsenteeVoting. https://saveabsentee.me/events/

MAY 10, Sat 2-3:30PM – #BelfastME – in person and zoom
Belfast Free Library, 106 High St
Waldo County Democrats Monthly Meeting – Guests welcome. Agenda includes discussion of potential topics for community forums.
Pre-register: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/783750/

MAY 11, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – #BelfastME
Post Office Square
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – https://www.mvprights.org/events

MAY 11, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – #EllsworthME
Union River Bridge downtown
Weekly Stand Out for Peace – https://www.mvprights.org/events
#MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights

MAY 11, Sun 1-2:00PM (& every Sun) – #WatervilleME
1 Kennedy Memorial Dr (on the bridge next to CVS)
Stand Up to Preserve and Restore Our Country – Demand restoration and preservation of our democracy, support of Ukraine, and opposition to the Musk/Trump administration: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/779042/

MAY 11, Sun 4-5PM (& every Sun) – #PortsmouthNH
We stand in front of North Church off Market Square
#CivilRightsSundays – Take a Stand to Defend Our Democracy!
Bring signs, though signs/flags available! Hosted by #OccupySeacoast
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/767905/

MAY 11, Sun 6:30-7:30PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, & democracy.
MAINE: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747363/

cc: @AIF_Massachusetts

#MaineResists #MaineEvents #FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol

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Scheduled Events

Details confirmed as of Sat, April 26th

MAY DAY EVENTS (alphabetical by location)

MAY 1, Thur 12-1:00PM – #GrandIsleME Community Center, 366 Main St. #MayDayStrong: We are Many www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/779019/

MAY 1, Thur 4-5:00PM (& every Thur)– #KennebunkME Rt 1 & Fletcher St, front of Kennebunk Library. Weekly Stand Out To Speak Against Government Actions designed to benefit the powerful. Hosted by Democrats of Kennebunks & Arundel, one of the most active Democratic memberships in Maine.

MAY 1, Thur 12-1:00PM – #MadawaskaME 340 Main St (Pocket Park by Daigle's Furniture. Maine May Day Strong – We Stand United for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety – regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.

MAY 1, Thur 3:30-6:00PM – #OronoME Village Green (behind the Orono Public Library), 39 Pine St. May Day – #UnionStrong, Stand United for Union Principles https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/780378/

MAY 1, Thur 3:30-6:00PM – #PortlandME - March through the city! 35 Bedford St, USM Portland Campus (in front of McGoldrick Ctr.) #MayDayMarchAgainstTrump – Strength in Solidarity! Starts at USM > Post Office > Portland HS > Portland Museum of Art for music & speakers. Organized locally by #MaineMayDayCommittee https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/778395/

Also, SURJ Meet-Up: Attend May Day Strong Rally together! 3:30-Start at USM. 5:00PM-Portland Museum of Art. 5:30PM-Rally begins Congress Square Park. Organized by Showing Up for Racial Justice: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/776818/

MAY 1, Thur 3:30-5:00PM – #WatervilleME 60 Front St, Head of the Falls. May Day Strong: Waterville – organized by Indivisible Mid Maine for The #NEA: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/780831/

@AIF_Massachusetts @CrimethInc

#MayDay2025 #MayDayProtests #MayDay #MaineResists #MaineEvents #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism #Resistance

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Scheduled Events

Details confirmed as of Fri, April 25th.

APR 26, Sat 12-1:00PM – #WaldoboroME Rt1 & Main St (Park & Ride lot), Waldoboro, Maine Join Us in Pro-Democracy Protest

APR 26, Sat 12:00-3:00PM (& every Sat) – Blue Hill Town Hall, 18 Union St, #BlueHillME Join in Weekly Peaceful Protest

APR 26, Sat 12:30-1:30PM (& every Fri) – Bucksport Verona Island Bridge, #BucksportME Join in Weekly Peaceful Protest

APR 26, Sat 3:30- ? PM – #PortlandME May Street Arts, 10 Mayo St, Portland, Maine BREAD & PUPPET THEATER – Classic New England puppet troupe with puppets large and small presents “The Obligation to Live: To be alive and act against the actors of death, and to plant garlic in the rubble of the empire.” Not to be missed. www.mvprights.org/events/bread-puppet-spring-tour

APR 27, Sun 12-2:00PM – #WellsME 1563 Post Rd, in front of the Wells Police Department, Wells, Maine Wells Stand Out: Oppose Local Police Working With ICE – Come help send a clear message: We do not want police in Maine acting as ICE. Bring a sign, bring a friend.

APR 27, Sun 1-2PM (& every Sun) – #WatervilleME 1 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville (on the bridge next to CVS) Stand Up to Preserve and Restore Our Country – Demand restoration and preservation of our democracy, support of Ukraine, and opposition to the Musk/Trump administration: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/779042/

APR 27, Sun 4-5PM (& every Sun) – #PortsmouthNH in front of North Church off Market Square, Portsmouth, NH Civil Rights Sundays – take a stand to defend our democracy! Hosted by #OccupySeacoast

@AIF_Massachusetts

#Events #NHResists #MaineEvents #MaineResists #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism #Resistance

[cont'd] #Maine and #NewHampshire #HandsOff Mass Mobilization Events

handsoff2025.com - #NationalDayofAction events as of 4/4/2025

April 5th, #LewistonME, 5:00-7:00pm, 120 Mill Street, The Pub at Baxter

April 6th, #EllsworthME, 12noon-1:00pm (& every Sunday), Main Street, River Bridge, For #Peace & #Palestine

April 6th, 6:30-7:30pm - Virtual Event - Join from anywhere. Stand united to protect our rights, freedoms, rule of law, & democracy. MAINE: Rapid Response for Our Freedoms https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/747363/

April 6th, #WatervilleME, 1:00-2:00pm (& every Sun), 1 Kennedy Memorial Drive (on the bridge next to CVS), Stand Up to Preserve & Restore Our Country

April 6th, #PortsmouthNH, 4:00-5:00pm (& every Sun), in front of North Church off Market Square, Portsmouth, NH - Civil Rights Sundays! Take a stand to defend our democracy. Hosted by #OccupySeacoast

April 7-14 - All Week - #WalmartBoycott. Please support locally owned business instead of big box stores.

April 8th - #FreeportME, Tuesday, 8am-10am (& every Tuesday) - Corner of Main & School Streets. #AmericansUnitedInCommonCause

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3llyufxcau22x
#April5Events #April5th #HandsOff2025 #HandsOff #Antifascism #Events #MaineResists #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism #NHResists

#Maine and #NewHampshire #HandsOff Mass Mobilization Events

handsoff2025.com - #NationalDayofAction as of 4/3/2025

Maine and New Hampshire Hands Off Rallies

April 5, #SkowheganME, 2:30-4:00pm, Margaret Chase Smith Bridge, US 201 & Water Street Bridge
April 5, #LewistonME, 5:00-7:00pm, 120 Mill Street, The Pub at Baxter

April 6, #EllsworthME, 12noon-1:00pm (& every Sunday), Main Street, River Bridge, For Peace & Palestine
April 6, #WatervilleME, 1:00-2:00pm (& every Sun), 1 Kennedy Memorial Drive (on the bridge next to CVS), Stand Up to Preserve & Restore Our Country
April 6, #PortsmouthNH, 4:00-5:00pm (& every Sun), in front of North Church off Market Square, Portsmouth, NH - Civil Rights Sundays! Take a stand to defend our democracy. Hosted by #OccupySeacoast

Source:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3llwcc6zibk25
#April5Events #April5th #HandsOff2025 #HandsOff #Antifascism #Events #MaineResists #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism #NHResists