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 & 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 & 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>
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DoomsdaysCW<p>Workshop in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> Wednesday, September 18th</p><p>Community group opposing <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> discusses alternatives</p><p>A coalition run by volunteers, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainersForSmarterTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainersForSmarterTransportation</span></a> , held a community forum about the Gorham Connector, with all present opposing it.</p><p>"Offering alternatives to the connector, Gorham resident Tina Ruel talked about traveling this summer in Switzerland and France and riding aboard electric trams on tracks and buses. 'Building more roads and widening roads is no longer the answer,' Ruel said in a printed statement to the American Journal."</p><p>by Robert Lowell, September 12, 2024</p><p>"Opponents of the proposed <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpike</span></a> toll connector to Gorham spoke out last week in a community forum held in Westbrook.</p><p>"A grassroots coalition, Mainers for Smarter Transportation, organized the meeting. It has more than 11,000 signatures on a petition to halt the connector, according to its website m4st.org.<br> <br>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SmarterTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SmarterTransportation</span></a> volunteer Myles Smith of Portland said the connector could cost upward of $400 to $500 million and quality of life suffers when new roads are constructed. '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Highways" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Highways</span></a> often lead to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sprawl</span></a>, Smith said. </p><p>"Two ways to solve transportation problems, Paul Drinan, who is a member of Westbrook Recreation and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Conservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Conservation</span></a> Commission, said, are <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> and active transportation such as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bicycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bicycling</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ElectricScooters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricScooters</span></a>. </p><p>The proposed 4.8-mile connector would link the Bernard Rines Bypass in Gorham to Turnpike Exit 45 in South Portland. It is aimed at easing bumper-to-bumper, rush-hour congestion in the routes 22 and 114 commuter corridor through <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a>. The connector alignment would cut a 50-acre swath through historic <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SmilingHillFarm</span></a>.</p><p>"Retired Gorham tax assessor Mike D’Arcangelo said Maine is a tourist mecca and the state’s beauty needs protection. 'Are we going to put in a forever, four-lane highway?' he said. </p><p>"The Scarborough Town Council will discuss the Gorham connector in a workshop scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Scarborough Municipal Building, 259 Route 1."</p><p>Original article:<br><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/12/community-group-opposing-gorham-connector-discusses-alternatives/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2024/09/12/com</span><span class="invisible">munity-group-opposing-gorham-connector-discusses-alternatives/</span></a></p><p>Archive:<br><a href="https://archive.md/CrtWs" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.md/CrtWs</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDemand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDemand</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HuskyLine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HuskyLine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidBusTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidBusTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BikeLanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BikeLanes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainersForSmarterTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainersForSmarterTransportation</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Grassroots group’s report sharply criticizes <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> proposal</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainersForSmarterTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainersForSmarterTransportation</span></a> recommends alternatives to the project as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> town councilors consider calling for changes to address growing public concerns.</p><p>September 5, 2024<br>by Kelley Bouchard</p><p>“Tyson and others say the connector proposal is based on stale <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/commuter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commuter</span></a> data and obsolete <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/highway" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>highway</span></a> design goals in an attempt to shave an average of 4 minutes off morning and evening drive times. They question the design, cost, safety and need for the project, as well as its impact on the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>environment</span></a>, regional economy and overall quality of life in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthPortland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthPortland</span></a>, Scarborough, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> and beyond. </p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/M4ST" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>M4ST</span></a> is a coalition of individuals, nonprofits and other groups seeking alternatives to highway expansion in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreaterPortland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreaterPortland</span></a>. So far, over 12,000 Mainers have signed the group’s petition calling for a halt to planning the Gorham Connector. </p><p>"Coalition members include <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GrowSmartMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GrowSmartMaine</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TroutUnlimited" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TroutUnlimited</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SierraClubMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SierraClubMaine</span></a> Chapter, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SmilingHillFarm</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MovingMaineNetwork" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MovingMaineNetwork</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandBikePed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandBikePed</span></a> Advisory Committee and Westbrook <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SafeMobility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SafeMobility</span></a> and Access Committee.“</p><p>Original article:<br><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/05/gorham-connector-target-of-grassroots-groups-report/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2024/09/05/gor</span><span class="invisible">ham-connector-target-of-grassroots-groups-report/</span></a></p><p>Archive:<br><a href="https://archive.md/axABu" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.md/axABu</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HuskyLine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HuskyLine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidBusTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidBusTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BikeLanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BikeLanes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainersForSmarterTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainersForSmarterTransportation</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>It looks like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> is seriously considering a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> alternative to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a>! </p><p>Special Town Council Meeting</p><p>Event Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm<br>Gorham Municipal Center</p><p>From the Agenda:<br>"Action to consider endorsing a conceptual rapid transit design process request from the Greater Portland Council of Governments along Route<br>25 connecting Gorham to Portland. </p><p>Proposed Order #24-124</p><p>"Ordered, that the Town Council formally endorses moving forward with concept design planning and survey a rapid transit service to enhance the<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HuskyLine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HuskyLine</span></a>, between Gorham and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a>; and Be It Further Ordered, that this initial endorsement is not an official<br>approval of any specific design aspects of the project to include right of way layouts, traffic prioritization and/or changes in funding allocations<br>that will need to be carefully considered as the project moves forward."</p><p><a href="https://www.gorham-me.org/town-council/events/45231" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gorham-me.org/town-council/eve</span><span class="invisible">nts/45231</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Upcoming meeting! Find out about alternatives to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> in Southern <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LessCars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LessCars</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MorePublicTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MorePublicTransportation</span></a>!</p><p>Gorham Notes: Aug. 29, 2024<br>by Robert Lowell</p><p>"Gorham connector forum<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainersForSmarterTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainersForSmarterTransportation</span></a> have a community forum planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a> Community Center on the proposed Gorham Connector to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpike</span></a>. </p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a> is proposing a 5-mile, four-lane connector from the roundabout on Gorham’s South Street to Exit 45 in South Portland.<br>The plan calls for the connector to slice through <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SmilingHillFarm</span></a> and has generated an extensive public outcry. The connector is aimed at easing the heavy commuter traffic in the routes 22 and 114 corridor through <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> and Westbrook."</p><p>Original article [may be behind paywall]:<br><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/08/29/gorham-notes-aug-29/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2024/08/29/gor</span><span class="invisible">ham-notes-aug-29/</span></a></p><p>Archive:<br><a href="https://archive.md/qDpDR#selection-2399.0-2413.250" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">archive.md/qDpDR#selection-239</span><span class="invisible">9.0-2413.250</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHill" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHill</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDemand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDemand</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>YES!</p><p>Peter Mills stepping down as head of Maine Turnpike Authority</p><p>Gov. Janet Mills' brother, who has served as executive director of the quasi-governmental agency since 2011, said his health factored into his decision to not seek reappointment in September.</p><p>by Rachel Ohm<br>June 27, 2024</p><p>"Mills’ decision comes at a busy time for the turnpike authority, which is working on a controversial proposal for a 5-mile, more than $200 million toll road from South Portland to Gorham known as the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a>, among other projects. The agency has faced strong resistance to the project, including from the family-owned <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SmilingHillFarm</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a>."</p><p><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/06/27/peter-mills-stepping-down-as-director-of-maine-turnpike-authority/?uuid=710701c6-00c5-4538-bf3b-3d001fcc7ba4&lid=14406&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0xvbvVq8B__RTXJAzA-YoR4tkE2OtLbxPNoh_ly7kDMHOV3AGJzQhMgm8_aem_CzskTkCpLRPqlYK3tfzLQQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2024/06/27/pet</span><span class="invisible">er-mills-stepping-down-as-director-of-maine-turnpike-authority/?uuid=710701c6-00c5-4538-bf3b-3d001fcc7ba4&lid=14406&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0xvbvVq8B__RTXJAzA-YoR4tkE2OtLbxPNoh_ly7kDMHOV3AGJzQhMgm8_aem_CzskTkCpLRPqlYK3tfzLQQ</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MTA</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDemand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDemand</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[Paywall - article copied in contents] Negative response to first <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WindhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WindhamMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Pride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pride</span></a> event prompts <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DragQueens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DragQueens</span></a> to cancel performance</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Drag" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Drag</span></a> Queen <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ChartreuseMoney" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChartreuseMoney</span></a> said a man she didn't know told her that attending the event would put her life at risk. Organizers say it's just one example of the pushback they've received.</p><p>by Rachel Ohm, May 31, 2024</p><p>"A group of drag queens that was scheduled to perform at a Pride celebration in Windham this weekend has dropped out of the event after community pushback and a threatening encounter prompted the performers to question their safety.</p><p>"'Unfortunately, because people in the town haven’t been standing up and being vocal enough in fighting this <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/hate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hate</span></a> against <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> people and people in drag, there’s just been this community of hate that has truly terrorized us,' said Chartreuse Money, one of the drag queens who had been scheduled to perform Sunday.<br> <br>"Money, who asked to be identified by her stage name because of safety concerns, said she was approached by a man she didn’t know in a bar in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> last week and was told not to attend the event because her life would be in danger. She said the encounter shook her and was a key reason she and other drag queens dropped out of the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TogetherWeRise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TogetherWeRise</span></a> event.</p><p>"It’s the first Pride celebration to be held in the town and came about in response to a contentious debate in the school district last year about whether <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>books</span></a> with queer storylines and characters should be allowed in classrooms. </p><p>"And while the overall response has been positive, there has been pushback from a small number of people, said Kate Turpen, board president of Windham & Raymond Pride, which is organizing the event.<br>'There’s a lane of amazing support that I’m so grateful for, and then there’s a lane of threats and closed-mindedness,' Turpen said. 'Due to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClosedMindedness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClosedMindedness</span></a> and use of social media with reckless abandon from some of our neighbors, we don’t have the privilege of having a drag show anymore.' But the festival will go on, Turpen said.</p><p>"The cancellation of the drag show is just the latest example of the negative response some communities have seen as Pride events in Maine and elsewhere have grown in popularity. Protesters showed up at an inaugural Pride event in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> last year and residents in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UnityMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UnityMaine</span></a> circulated a petition trying to ban Pride decorations on town property. </p><p>"A record amount of legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights has advanced in recent years, according to the American Civil Liberties Union [<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ACLU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ACLU</span></a>], and the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning of potential violence last month in advance of Pride Month activities. </p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GiaDrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GiaDrew</span></a>, executive director of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EqualityMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EqualityMaine</span></a>, an organization dedicated to education and outreach in support of LGBTQ+ people, said there are more than 31 Pride events scheduled in Maine in June during Pride month. </p><p>"'That’s wonderful and I think it’s a wonderful show of support for the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> community, especially in light of some of the national pushback on our community and some of the pushback our community has faced here in Maine,' Drew said. 'But with that comes some safety considerations. We definitely know last year there were some really targeted attacks and push back and hurtful language.'</p><p>‘I NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY GET OUT’</p><p>"Money said she was in a bar in Portland after a performance last week when a man she didn’t know approached her and asked if she was planning to perform at the upcoming Pride event in Windham. The man leaned in close and told her not to go to the event, Money said. He said he couldn’t say anything more than that there was a threat and that Money’s life would be in danger if she went.</p><p>"Not long before she left, Money said she was shaken by the exchange and noticed the man was lingering outside. She felt him stare at her from his truck before he drove off.</p><p>"'I didn’t know if he was warning me of the threat or if he was an active threat,' Money said. 'I needed to immediately get out of the bar.'</p><p>"She said she called police in Portland and Windham when she got home and the next day got in touch with the organizers of the event. She also reported the incident to the FBI.<br>Windham police Chief Kevin Schofield said Thursday that his department was able to identify the man who approached Money and he did not appear to have any information about a specific threat.</p><p>"'The statements were made in the context of there’s most likely going to be some protesters and there were some opposing comments made on social media, not in the context of any direct knowledge or inside information that someone is going to be targeted,' Schofield said.</p><p>"Schofield said police also have been made aware of 'some opposing views and comments' being made about the event on Facebook, but 'nothing we would call a direct threat to any specific individual.'</p><p>"He said police have been working with organizers for months and will be at Sunday’s event.<br>“Our goal is to be prepared and facilitate a safe event for all attendees,” Schofield said.<br> <br>DECISION TO DROP OUT</p><p>"Money said the threatening exchange along with other pushback and issues related to the event factored into the drag queens’ collective decision to call off their show. 'We decided the best way we could go forward with having Pride in Windham and being safe, was to have the performances cease and not happen anymore,' Money said.</p><p>"Money said the drag queens and organizers had a meeting on Zoom Wednesday. One performer brought up a social media post about a man saying he was planning to make shirts to impersonate event volunteers. And Money said she was concerned about some aspects of how the town of Windham responded to the event, which is being held on town property though the town was not involved in organizing it.</p><p>"She said that after some people started criticizing the event, the town asked the drag queens to sign <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LiabilityWaivers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LiabilityWaivers</span></a> saying they wouldn’t hold the town liable if they were hurt or injured during the event. Money said that seemed unusual.</p><p>"A spokesperson for the town of Windham said officials were not available Thursday afternoon to answer questions about the event, including the reason for the liability form and if it is standard, and whether the town has a position on the event. </p><p>"Turpen, the Windham & Raymond Pride president, said that what happened to Money was just one example of some of the pushback organizers have gotten. They’ve had to rethink their volunteer strategy because of the concerns about someone trying to impersonate volunteers. There have also been calls for people to speak out about the event at town council meetings, Turpen said.<br>'It’s disappointing to me that a vocal minority is influencing the perception of this opportunity for our residents,' Turpen said.</p><p>"The reaction and the decision for the drag queens to drop out of the event also has disappointed some residents and officials.</p><p>"'To have the intimidation and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bullying" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bullying</span></a> kind of shut down part of it, it’s just a shame,' said Jarrod Maxfield, a town councilor. 'I don’t think that should go unanswered or that we shouldn’t let the public know. I think the public should know. We want to encourage people to come despite that bullying and intimidation. The show – at least part of it – is still going to go on.'</p><p>"Drew, from EqualityMaine, said her group works with communities and organizations on event planning and how to be safe. She also encouraged people who are the target of threats or bias to reach out to police, or if they don’t feel comfortable doing so themselves, to reach out to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EqualityMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EqualityMaine</span></a> to advocate on their behalf. </p><p>"Drew said the majority of Mainers are understanding of what it means to be LGBTQ+ but there is still work to be done.</p><p>"'I do think some of the misinformation or stereotypes or lack of familiarity is raised in some of the rhetoric we’re hearing,' she said. 'That’s definitely part of our work (to address that) ... but I do believe we’re making progress and I think most <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Mainers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mainers</span></a> support <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a>+ people.'"</p><p><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/31/negative-response-to-first-windham-pride-event-prompts-drag-queens-to-cancel-performance/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2024/05/31/neg</span><span class="invisible">ative-response-to-first-windham-pride-event-prompts-drag-queens-to-cancel-performance/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DragShows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DragShows</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainePride" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainePride</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BookBans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BookBans</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoRoomForHateInOurState" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoRoomForHateInOurState</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[Video + gift article] Plan to extend turnpike through <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/farmland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>farmland</span></a> gets slammed before first public meeting</p><p>The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a> is hosting a public meeting Monday evening on the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a>, its plan to build a 5-mile, 4-lane highway spur from the turnpike in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthPortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthPortlandMaine</span></a> to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a>.</p><p>by Kelly Bouchard<br>March 25, 2024</p><p>"Speakers at the press conference said the connector would worsen or simply relocate <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TrafficCongestion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TrafficCongestion</span></a> and exacerbate <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pollution</span></a> and other <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>environmental</span></a> problems.</p><p>"Warren Knight, one of six siblings involved in the farm, questioned whether the authority chose to build the connector through the farm because it was easier to cross and the cheapest alternative for a project expected to cost well over $200 million.</p><p>"'We don’t think that’s right or fair,' Knight said. 'Why should <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OpenSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSpace</span></a> and farmland be considered expendable?”</p><p>"Tuck O’Brien, a Portland resident and representative of Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit that works to preserve and restore fish habitat, said the connector would jeopardize the clean, cool headwaters of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RedBrook</span></a>, a tributary to Clarks Pond in South Portland that is [one of the last] active habitats for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrookTrout" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrookTrout</span></a>.</p><p>"Sadie Donnell, a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> resident, said the region’s traffic challenges present a 'huge opportunity' to expand public transportation and reduce the number of cars on the road, rather than move them from one road to another."</p><p><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/03/25/plan-to-extend-turnpike-through-farmland-gets-slammed-before-first-public-meeting/?uuid=8b2a17c3-31d3-4227-bd05-14439d676b71&lid=10425" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2024/03/25/pla</span><span class="invisible">n-to-extend-turnpike-through-farmland-gets-slammed-before-first-public-meeting/?uuid=8b2a17c3-31d3-4227-bd05-14439d676b71&lid=10425</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHill" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHill</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LightRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDemand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDemand</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>How <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoisePollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoisePollution</span></a> from humans is wreaking havoc on U.S. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a></p><p>Nation Jul 18, 2017 2:20 PM EDT </p><p>"As transportation networks expand and urban areas grow, noise from sources such as vehicle engines is spreading into remote places. Human-caused noise has consequences for wildlife, entire <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ecosystems</span></a> and people. It reduces the ability to hear natural sounds, which can mean the difference between life and death for many animals, and degrade the calming effect that we feel when we spend time in wild places."</p><p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/noise-pollution-humans-wreaking-havoc-u-s-wildlife" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pbs.org/newshour/nation/noise-</span><span class="invisible">pollution-humans-wreaking-havoc-u-s-wildlife</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WorkingFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorkingFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wetlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wetlands</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Meadows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meadows</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnvironmentalImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnvironmentalImpact</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheWoods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheWoods</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AnthropogenicNoise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AnthropogenicNoise</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Understanding Wildlife Behavioral Responses to Traffic Noise and Light to Improve Mitigation Planning</p><p>Product Type: Policy Brief<br>Publication Date: June 09, 2020</p><p>"As roads and other developed land uses proliferate, the resulting habitat fragmentation and loss of wildlife connectivity hinder animals’ ability to forage, establish new territories, and maintain genetic diversity. Wildlife crossing structures such as culverts and bridges theoretically can reduce these impacts by allowing species to effectively cross highways. However, previous research has shown that traffic presence and density can disrupt wildlife use of highway crossing structures, and that noise and light from human activities can affect animal behavior. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, Road Ecology Center measured traffic noise and light levels and placed motion- and heat-triggered cameras at 26 bridges and culverts along four interstate highways, 11 state highways and one major county road across California. The presence and behavior of animals at these highway crossing structures were compared to those detected at sites unaffected by roads to understand the effects of noise and light from a highway on wildlife behavior. This policy brief summarizes findings from that research and provides policy implications.</p><p>"Traffic moving on transportation corridors affects wildlife connectivity. Many wildlife species move across road surfaces, or through culverts and bridges, with varying levels of success depending on species, infrastructure and traffic levels. As roads and other developed land uses proliferate, the resulting habitat fragmentation and loss of wildlife connectivity hinder animals’ ability to forage, establish new territories, and maintain genetic diversity. Wildlife crossing structures such as culverts and bridges theoretically can reduce these impacts by allowing species to effectively cross highways. However, the physical roadway barrier may not be the only deterrent. Previous research has shown that traffic presence and density can disrupt wildlife use of highway crossing structures, and that noise and light from human activities can affect animal behavior."</p><p><a href="https://ncst.ucdavis.edu/research-product/understanding-wildlife-behavioral-responses-traffic-noise-and-light-improve" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ncst.ucdavis.edu/research-prod</span><span class="invisible">uct/understanding-wildlife-behavioral-responses-traffic-noise-and-light-improve</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WorkingFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorkingFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wetlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wetlands</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Meadows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meadows</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnvironmentalImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnvironmentalImpact</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheWoods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheWoods</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I'm planning on submitting a summary of these studies as part of my arguments against the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a>. I grew up near a 4-lane highway, and the vibrations and noise pollution were constant -- I hadn't realized how bad it was until I went back home a few years ago and camped in my old backyard -- and felt every speeding tractor trailer truck going by.</p><p>Evidence of the impact of noise pollution on biodiversity: a systematic map</p><p>By Romain Sordello, Ophélie Ratel, Frédérique Flamerie De Lachapelle, Clément Leger, Alexis Dambry & Sylvie Vanpeene </p><p>Environmental Evidence volume 9, Article number: 20 (2020) </p><p>"Ecological research now deals increasingly with the effects of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoisePollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoisePollution</span></a> on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a>. Indeed, many studies have shown the impacts of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AnthropogenicNoise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AnthropogenicNoise</span></a> and concluded that it is potentially a threat to the persistence of many species. The present work is a systematic map of the evidence of the impacts of all anthropogenic noises (industrial, urban, transportation, etc.) on biodiversity. This report describes the mapping process and the evidence base with summary figures and tables presenting the characteristics of the selected articles."</p><p><a href="https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-020-00202-y" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">environmentalevidencejournal.b</span><span class="invisible">iomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-020-00202-y</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WorkingFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorkingFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineTurnpikeAuthority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineTurnpikeAuthority</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wetlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wetlands</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Meadows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meadows</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnvironmentalImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnvironmentalImpact</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheWoods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheWoods</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Save Smiling Hill Farm!</p><p>via Shawn McKeogh</p><p>"Looking for a way to support Smiling Hill Farm in their fight to keep the land that’s been in their family for 300 years? I’ve spoken with a member of the family and learned that Smiling Hill Farm does NOT want to sell land to MTA for any price. I also learned that it would be more like 47 acres the MTA would take. The connector highway as planned would also landlock an additional 59 acres, making that 59 acres only accessible from Saco St. Here’s how we can help right now, share your concern with the local Town Councils and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MTA</span></a>!"</p><p>1) Email the entire Gorham Town Council at this link.<br><a href="https://www.gorham-me.org/tow.../webforms/email-town-council" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gorham-me.org/tow.../webforms/</span><span class="invisible">email-town-council</span></a> </p><p>2) Send the Maine Turnpike Authority a comment at this link:<br><a href="https://www.maineturnpike.com/Contact-Us.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">maineturnpike.com/Contact-Us.a</span><span class="invisible">spx</span></a></p><p>3) Email the entire Scarborough Town Council at this email address. <br>towncouncil@scarboroughmaine.org</p><p>Public hearing at the Shaw Gym in Gorham at 6pm, March 25, 2024!</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/423121764390042?multi_permalinks=7170065746362243&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">facebook.com/groups/4231217643</span><span class="invisible">90042?multi_permalinks=7170065746362243&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHill" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHill</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamSpur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamSpur</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughMaine</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/InducedDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectFarmland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectFarmland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheForest</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Rapid transit plan calls for 10-20 minute service through <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/WestbrookMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestbrookMaine</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamMaine</span></a></p><p>Maine Public | By Nicole Ogrysko</p><p>Published July 28, 2023 </p><p>"Local officials in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreaterPortland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreaterPortland</span></a> are considering a system of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> bus routes for the region.</p><p>"Under a draft proposal from the Greater Portland Council of Governments, dedicated bus lanes would provide express service through Portland, Westbrook and Gorham more quickly than traditional bus service, with stops along the way.</p><p>"The preferred route would start at the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham, travel through downtown Westbrook and stop at the USM campus in Portland before heading down Congress Street and ending near the Eastern Promenade.</p><p>"The proposal envisions service every 10 minutes between Portland and Westbrook, and 20 minutes between Westbrook and Gorham.</p><p>"'That's frequent enough that you're not relying on a schedule anymore,' said Andrew Clark, transit program manager for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GPCOG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GPCOG</span></a>. 'You're no longer planning your day around the bus schedule. You just know you can go out to the station, and the bus will be there in 10 minutes or something like that.'</p><p>"Clark said service every 10-20 minutes should also lure riders who wouldn't normally consider taking <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PublicTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTransit</span></a>.</p><p>"'I think people understand the role that transit can play in making our cities better, its role in reducing congestion, its role in better climate outcomes, better social equity outcomes,' he said.</p><p>"Greater Portland Metro would operate the proposed route, but the vehicles and stops would have a different look than the service's existing buses, Clark added.</p><p>"The proposed routes are still a long way away, Clark said. The cities of Portland, Westbrook and Gorham will need to decide how much road space can be freed up for dedicated bus lanes. The project will also need to secure federal funds for the new bus lanes and some new battery-powered vehicles.</p><p>"Local officials also eventually envision rapid transit routes to South Portland, Biddeford and Saco, Brunswick and Windham."</p><p><a href="https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2023-07-28/rapid-transit-plan-calls-for-10-20-minute-service-through-portland-westbrook-and-gorham" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mainepublic.org/business-and-e</span><span class="invisible">conomy/2023-07-28/rapid-transit-plan-calls-for-10-20-minute-service-through-portland-westbrook-and-gorham</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamBypass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamBypass</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveSmilingHillFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveSmilingHillFarm</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sprawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sprawl</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveTheForest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheForest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Woodlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Woodlands</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Meadows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meadows</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InducedDemand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InducedDemand</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnvironmentalImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnvironmentalImpact</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GorhamConnector" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GorhamConnector</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveRedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveRedBrook</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RedBrook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RedBrook</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreaterPortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreaterPortlandMaine</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BusService" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BusService</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MTA</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectFarmland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectFarmland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LessCars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LessCars</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WorkingFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorkingFarms</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeterMills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PeterMills</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JanetMills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JanetMills</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommuterRail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommuterRail</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RapidTransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RapidTransit</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GreaterPortland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreaterPortland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
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