I can't say how grateful I am for the Portland Hearts of Pine community, who are by far the biggest customers of my little Etsy shop.
What you are building at Fitzy is so special. As an incredibly jaded NY Red Bulls fan, believe me, I'm incredibly jealous.
Some things are sold out, but I'll be back with more soon. Here's what's left:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/1996nydesigns/?section_id=54348557
How much do I love Portland Hearts of Pine of the USL League One? Well, they have their own SECTION on the Etsy store with FIVE different kits to choose from.
Get one or get the whole set:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/1996nydesigns/?etsrc=sdt§ion_id=54348557
#DemocracyNow - #ImmigrantRights Leader in #Maine Says #ICERaids Caused Panic & “Wave of Fear”
February 03, 2026
"Activists in Maine are resisting #ICE immigration raids in #PortlandME and #LewistonME that the #Trump administration dubbed 'Operation Catch of the Day.' The immigrant community in Maine has grown in recent years, with an influx of #AsylumSeekers and #Somali immigrants in particular. 'As a small state, community means a lot,' says #MufaloChitam, executive director of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, adding that her organization has received thousands of phone calls to their immigrant support hotline in recent weeks."
Read more / watch / listen:
https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/3/portland_maine_city_council_ice_lawsuits
#MaineResists #ResistICE #DefundICE #DefundBorderPatrol #MIRC #NewMainers #CatchOfTheDay #ICESucks #ICEOut #ICEOutOfMaine #MaineImmigrantRightsCoalition #ViewerSupportedNews
Volunteers spread out across #PortlandME for annual count of #homeless population
Teams went out Thursday for the Point-in-Time count, an annual survey of homeless people across the country.
by Gillian Graham, January 30, 2026
Excerpt: "Warren said volunteers receive training on how to approach homeless people with respect, ask the survey questions and record responses in a phone app. Volunteers hand out gift cards to the people they talk to and encourage them to go to the city’s General Assistance office to pick up donated jackets, shoes and clothing."
@newsbot
Archived version:
https://archive.md/m1Ybl
More than 1,000 rally in #PortlandME against #Trump, #ICE
The protest in Monument Square was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday.
by Drew Johnson, January 30, 2026
PORTLAND — "Friday’s protest appeared to be one of the city’s largest in months, dwarfing recent protests that occurred during much warmer weather on hot, sunny summer weekends.
"But it was a frigid January afternoon, and more than 1,000 people turned out anyway. They huddled together, chanting, cheering and holding their signs over the clouds rising from their breaths.
"Real estate was scarce in Monument Square as the demonstrators condemned Trump administration policies, most notably the recent surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and Maine.
"The crowd stretched from One Monument Square to the bus stop across Center Street and lined the opposite side of Congress Street. When they marched, they extended from the square well down Exchange Street. They eventually made it all the way to Commercial Street, with police blocking off roads and forming an escort.
"The protest in Portland was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday, which included a general strike where businesses shut down and students walked out of class, from #California, #Arizona and #Colorado, to #Michigan, #Minnesota and Maine.
"More than 200 Maine businesses participated in some capacity, either by closing their doors or donating a portion of profits to groups and organizations helping immigrants. Some businesses lined the square with tables, handing out hot chocolate, coffee and treats to demonstrators. Many area high schoolers — including in Portland and #LewistonME — walked out of or skipped school altogether."
Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/30/more-than-1000-rally-in-portland-against-trump-ice/
Archived version:
https://archive.md/E7tnG
#USPol #MainePol #ICEOutOfMaine #AbolishICE #MaineResists #ResistICE #DefundICE
Frigid temperatures in Bangor push more #homeless residents to seek shelter, volunteers step up support
As extreme cold grips Bangor, local shelters brace for rising demand, offering vital warmth and meals to the #homeless.
Jan. 30, 2026
#PortlandME #English
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/frigid-temperatures-in-bangor-push-more-homeless-residents-to-seek-shelter-volunteers-step-up-support/97-73c9a6db-72d6-47e1-8973-9f7d6c1516f6
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I wasn't at today's protest, but my buddy was and took some pics!
#MaineResists #ResistICE #ICEOutOfMaine #ICEOut #PortlandME #Maine #USPol #MainePol
@newsbot There is concern in #PortlandME about an expected surge in homelessness because folks are afraid to leave their houses to go to work!
[5/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine
JAN 30, Fri 5-6:00PM – #RocklandME
Chapman Park, Park & Main Sts, Rockland, Maine
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TO HONOR ALEX PRETTI
Join #PBMC and area nurses, community members, and concerned citizens for a candlelight vigil honoring the life and death of Alex Pretti.
Dress warm for windy weather.
LED candles are encouraged.
Friday, January 30th from 5-6pm
Chapman Park, Park & Main Sts, Rockland, Maine
JAN 30, Fri 6:00PM – #PortlandME
Press Conference Park (#WesternProm, behind #MMC), Portland, Maine
YOU TAKE ON ONE OF US, YOU TAKE ON ALL OF US! - #NationalNurse United
Join Us For A #CandlelightVigil – Join National Nurses United and Maine State Nurses Association members in honoring Alex Pretti ICU RN who was murdered in Minneapolis by ICE on 1/24 as he did what nurses do, protect and care for others.
Are You Mad Yet?
This will be a non-violent candle light vigil at the Western Prom in Portland behind MMC. Please dress warm and bring a candle or light.
MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Text or call: For reporting #ICE & #CBP presence & actions only
Run by Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (#MIRC)
#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #StopICETerror #ICEOut #JusticeForRenee #JusticeForAlexPretti #ICEOutForGood
[4/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine
JAN 30, Fri 3:30-4:30PM (every Wed & Fri) – #PortlandME
Deering Ave I-295 Overpass, Portland, Maine
VISIBILITY BRIDGE BRIGADE – Join a group of like-minded activists as we engage in protest with our fellow citizens in Portland! Part of the Visibility Brigade Movement, we seek to draw attention to the unconstitutional and dangerous behavior of the Trump Administration. Just before Deering Oaks & Hadlock Field. Bring signs, banners, flags for drivers to see.
FMI/Ground Rules/RSVP: www.dirigobrigade.org
JAN 30, Fri 5:00PM – #BangorME
In front of the Federal Building, 202 Harlow St, Bangor, Maine
NURSES AGAINST VIOLENCE
Please join us for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, RN and for all others harmed by ICE.
Alex was murdered by federal immigration agents while protecting a community member during lawful observation of ICE activities. Nurses stand for care, compassion, and advocacy for all community members. We cannot stand by and allow ICE to continue terrorizing and killing our neighbors.
Friday, Jan 30 5PM, in front Federal Bldg, Bangor
JAN 30, Fri 5-5:45PM (& every Fri) – #CamdenME
Camden Village Green, Elm & Chestnut St, Camden, Maine
Camden Standout for Gaza! Stand with your neighbors to say no! to genocide and man made starvation of children in Gaza. We stand to support humanitarian aid to Gaza and to oppose US weapons support for Israel. FMI: www.mvprights.org/events
JAN 30, Fri 5-5:30PM (& every Fri) – #PortlandME
Congress Square, High & Congress Sts (across from PMA) – Portland, Maine
WOMEN IN BLACK VIGIL
A world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and violence, these weekly protests typically attract a diverse group of folks.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/828747/
#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #JusticeForAlexPretti #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace
[3/5] #PineTreeActivism Events for #January30 - #Maine
JAN 30, Fri 2:30PM – #SacoME
General Dynamics, 291 North St, Saco, Maine
GENERAL DYNAMICS PROTEST – Join us in Saco for our weekly rally to call attention to the fact that #GeneralDynamics in Saco builds components for the bombs being dropped on #Gaza. This plant makes guidance systems for the MK-80 series warheads that have been dropped on hospitals, schools, residential buildings and refugee camps from Gaza to Lebanon. www.mvprights.org/events
JAN 30, Fri 3:00PM – #PortlandME
Monument Square, 456 Congress St, Portland, Maine
STAND WITH MINNESOTA ICE OUT!
PORTLAND SHUT IT DOWN
No work.
No school.
No shopping.
ICE OUT!
Service Industry Strike all day & gathering on Monument Square – 3PM.
Portland on strike in solidarity with Minnesota & #NationalStrike
JAN 30, Fri 3-3:30PM (& every Fri) – #BrunswickME
156 Maine St. Opposite Walgreens, Brunswick, Maine
VIGIL FOR PEACE – We stand together to bear witness for deeply held beliefs in justice of all kinds and to offer a source of public education not available in mainstream media.
FMI: peaceworksbrunswickme.org/action.html
JAN 30, Fri 3-4:30 (& every Fri) – #FreeportME
Desert Rd/Exit 20 AND Mallett Dr/Exit 22 Overpasses, Freeport, Maine
#FreeportRushHourBrigade – We are providing physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate voters to demonstrate that resistance is possible. This is in coordination with Indivisible groups up and down the Rte 295 corridor.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/819262/
#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #WomenInBlackVigil #VeteransForPeace
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JAN 30, Fri ALL DAY – #PortlandME
Monument Square, 456 Congress St, Portland, Maine
STAND WITH MINNESOTA ICE OUT!
PORTLAND SHUT IT DOWN
No work.
No school.
No shopping.
ICE OUT!
Service Industry Strike all day & gathering on Monument Square at 3PM.
Portland on strike in solidarity with Minnesota &
National Strike. #AbolishICE
JAN 30, Fri ALL DAY – Nationwide
Across Hospitals, Clinics, Health Care Facilities
NURSES STRIKE – JAN 30th
We Stand for Life – Not State Violence
Join nurses and healthcare professionals nationwide
Justice for #AlexPretti, RN
On January 24, 2026, Alex K Pretti was SHOT AND KILLED by Federal Immigration Agents in Minneapolis, MN. Video and reports raise serious questions about the incident. Nurses do NOT stand for violence against our own!
We demand TRUTH, ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL
MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Text or call: For reporting #ICE & #CBP presence & actions only
Run by Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (#MIRC)
#MaineEvents #MaineResists
#ResistICE #NoWar #StopICETerror #ICEOut #NoWarForOil #GazaGenocide #JusticeForRenee #ICEOutForGood #JusticeForAlexPretti
So, a couple of the bars that are open on Friday in #PortlandME are #FlaskLounge and #Genos. But Flask is making donations to the #ImmigrantLegalAdvocacyProject and Geno's to #PresenteMaine and #MaineNeeds! If you're going to be open, at least give back to the community!
This is how it's done!!!
"JANUARY 30TH ARCADIA WILL NOT BE OPEN - BUT WE WILL BE OPENING OUR DOORS FROM 2:30-4:30PM FOR FOLKS WHO WANT TO MEET UP BEFORE THE 3PM PROTEST IN MONUMENT SQUARE AND GET WARM BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER. THE GAMES WILL BE OFF. THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED. WE'LL HAVE HOT CHOCOLATE FOR ANYONE THAT WANTS SOME.
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR.
FUCK ICE.
VOTE."
#PortlandME #Maine #ICEOut #ShutItDown #ArcadiaBar #ArcadiaPortland #January30 #Solidarity #ICEProtest #USPol #MainePol
Wow! So, after a member of the Maine #Goth community appeared in the local paper with her son, the new Goth night at the old location is still going to be OPEN tomorrow night! And even had a passive-aggressive snippy post about it!
Even though most other clubs, bars and businesses are keeping their doors closed! Yeah, I won't be giving #TheCasket or #Aura any of my business! There are plenty of other Goth nights in Maine if I want to hang out with Darklings!
Former sheriff and #PortlandME Mayor #MarkDion said that #Maine residents should still exercise caution and vigilance (he's not buying what Noem is selling)!
#PortlandME mayor on #ICE in #Maine: 'I carried a gun and a badge for 32 years – this is bad policing'
"Portland Mayor #MarkDion (D) joins Chris Jansing to share more on the negative impact ICE has had on local communities"
#PortlandME Weighs Siding with #Minnesota in lawsuit over ICE tactics as Mayor #MarkDion Warns that Evictions Could Spike
By Jon Fetherston, January 29, 2026
"The lawsuit deliberations come as Portland leaders are also grappling with the local impact of stepped-up ICE activity in Maine. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Governor Janet Mills attended a mayors’ roundtable in Portland with Dion and other municipal leaders focused on the ongoing operation, and Dion raised concerns that the next major fallout could be housing-related warning that detentions and lost income could drive a surge in evictions."
Shirley Raines, viral activist known for helping Skid Row's #homeless community, dies at 58
Raines, CEO and founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz, had more than 6.6 million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
Jan. 28, 2026
#PortlandME #English
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/shirley-raines-dies-beauty-2-the-streets-activist-dies/507-8b46bd26-078b-430e-9eb2-b4c1d0f5df7e
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I'm not finding the post, but someone on here posted about an incident at a bar in #PortlandME where #ICE was thrown out. I've confirmed the story, and it was a brew pub in the Bayside neighborhood. Hubby saw the video but couldn't make out the name of the brew pub, but recognized the neighborhood. Here's the link from IG:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_2sQ2EXW9/
