Morning Links - Tuesday October 15, 2024

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Arts

You Showed Me Love - 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Aurora

GALLERY: Northern lights dazzle across Maine sky 🏛 WGME

October Aurora lights 🏛 Wiscasset Newspaper

Maine northern lights 🏛 Reddit

Business

Cheech ＆ Chong on starting cannabis company - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Cheech and Chong celebrate grand opening of new cannabis store in Portland, Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Public Invited to Attend Meeting to Discuss Preliminary Design for Libbytown Safety and Accessibility Project 🏛 City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Annual food waste in Maine emits as much greenhouse gas as nearly 400,000 cars, study finds 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Community

Italian-American traditions thrive as Columbus fades around New England 🏛 Boston Globe

Henna Night brings women together - 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Grants to Cumberland County organizations will help ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Elections

Tuesday is the last day to register to vote online in Maine before election - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Time is running out to register to vote online - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Domestic Abuse: A barrier to the polls 🏛 PenBay Pilot

Environment

We must move beyond magical thinking to normalize reuse systems 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston's $30 million project aims to enhance Androscoggin River water quality - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

The North Point and Salvage BBQ Have Closed 🏛 Portland Food Map

Local 188 is the latest Portland restaurant closure 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Local 188 and Salvage BBQ, sister restaurants on Congress Street, have closed 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland restaurants closed Medium Wide - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

Sen. King’s gun reform bill stalls in Congress 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Opinion: Maine is making headway in the battle against opioid use disorder 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

The history of Maine’s moose hunt 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Brunswick residents have officially purchased their mobile home community 🏛 Maine Public

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Families of victims, survivors begin pursuit of civil lawsuits in response to Lewiston shootings 🏛 Maine Public

Maine mass shooting survivors and families taking legal action 🏛 New England Cable News

Lewiston victims, survivors threaten to sue Army over ‘failure’ to prevent mass shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston mass shooting victims start process of suing the Army 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Nonprofit organization questions distribution of funding after Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Partridge Pond and Ducktail Pond Loop (Amherst, ME) 🏛 Hiking in Maine

Don’t miss this Maine hidden gem on your leaf-peeping adventures 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Park St will forever be my favorite 🏛 Reddit

In photos: Giant gourds, gnomes and costumed paddlers at the Pumpkinfest Regatta 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Legends . Got to meet these guys yesterday, safe to say I was high on life 🏛 Reddit

Fall is in full force at my house 🏛 Reddit

Autumn colors in Bethel, Maine 🏛 Reddit

deer island this weekend 🏛 Reddit

Police

Police find bullet holes in Portland duplex after reports of shots fired 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Shots Fired on Eleanor Street Last Night 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Police investigating shots fired in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Shots fired at Portland duplex, hitting gas line - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Neighbors shocked after gunshots hit duplex, gas line in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Portland Voices - The Council Candidates Speak Out (Part 4 of 4) 🏛 Reddit

Vote NO on Portland Question 1 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

Vote YES on Portland Question 2 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

Vote yes on Question 1, but know that you’re voting for a legal battle 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vote YES on Question 1 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

Voting yes on Question 2 unlocks a good investment in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Yes on Question 2 to grow innovation in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vote YES on Question 2 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

Opinion: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 3 to preserve local heritage 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vote YES on Question 3 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

Vote YES on Question 4 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

Vote YES on Question 5 🏛 Cumberland County Greens

What are the three bond questions on Maine's ballot? 🏛 WGME

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Maine’s 5 referendum questions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A guide to the 5 referendums on the Maine ballot this year 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

The 207 interview | Maine's 1st District US Representative Chellie Pingree 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

3 things we learned in debates between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

In U.S. Senate race, 3 challengers look to dethrone King 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine’s uniqueelections could decide a tight presidential race 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Stolen political signs 🏛 Boothbay Register

Letter: Divestment decision was short-sighted 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: We must fight the religious right 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bangor Daily News politics editor Michael Shepherd will host an #AMA on r/Maine on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Save the date! 🏛 Reddit

Public Safety

Coast Guard searching for origin of ‘hoax’ distress calls 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Maine DOT defends choice of Sears Island for wind port 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Xtreme Motorsports Ice Racing 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

In ‘God Less America,’ newcomers clash with longtime residents of a small town 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Come play improv games with no audience at the Woodfords Club this Wednesday! 7-9. $5 donation. We meet every week! 🏛 Reddit

Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival is this Saturday in Freeport - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

South Portland bus service to merge with Greater ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Tribal Sovereignty

Doctrine of Discovery language still harms tribal communities 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Tribal nations, Acadia National Park trying to protect Wabanaki archaeological sites - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vacationland

Maine peaks see first snowfall of the season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Yard South

South Portland residents plan to speak out against 'Yard South' development project 🏛 WGME

Morning Links - Monday October 14, 2024

Monday, October 14, 2024

Arts

Bee! 🏛 Reddit

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Is Maine’s Wadsworth-Longfellow House haunted? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

Cheech ＆ Chong's Dispensoria opens first location in Maine 🏛 WMTW

Fans are ‘up in smoke’ about new dispensary opened by stoner legends Cheech and Chong 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

University of Maine System sees success two years after launching Wabanaki history course 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Do you prefer your chicken parm sandwich old-school or elevated? Here’s an option for each in Portland. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland breweries get devilish with these 3 Halloween brews – all clocking in at 6.6% 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Meet 5 of Maine's foodie influencers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Farewell to Local 188 🏛 Portland Food Map

The North Point bar and restaurant announces it is closing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Multiple Portland restaurants have recently decided to close 🏛 WMTW

Salvage is done, just saw this on facebook 🏛 Reddit

Canned Heats 🏛 The Bollard

History

Throwback photo: Bobbing for apples on Halloween in 1946 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Who’s Afraid of Leo Hylton? 🏛 The Bollard

Labor

Southern Maine has one of highest rates of remote workers nationwide, report says - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

My Maine This Week: River Otters by David Silva 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Photography

Circles ＆ Lines 🏛 Corey Templeton Photography

Sunday Photos: October 13, 2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

On approach to the Jetport today🍁🍂🍁🧡🍁 🏛 Reddit

Drakes Island Wells Sunrise 🏛 Reddit

Seen at the Maine Classic Car Museum 🏛 Reddit

Comet Tsunchinshan-ATLAS, Kettle Cove, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Police

Biker Club Beef Led to Morrill’s Corner Shootout 🏛 The Bollard

Letter: Portland police doing residents a disservice 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Letter: Backing Boykin for Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 1 to send an important message 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 2 if you care about business 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 3 for the good of historic buildings around Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 4 to support Maine trails 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 5 for ‘new’ state flag 🏛 Portland Press Herald

131st Maine Legislature Scorecard 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Total Maine Oct. 13 The race for Maine's first congressional district - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Political Brew: CD2 debate impacts, uncontested Maine House races, and presidential election - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Republicans are vastly outspending Democrats in these key Maine elections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: It’s time for a Maine senator focused on policy, not PR 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland

Letter: Bad timing for turf in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State

Letter: It’s all about the children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Types of Minor Civil Divisions in Maine 🏛 Reddit

Things to Do

Tom Petty on the big screen, North Star Baroque’s debut 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Catch a Kennedy Park circus performance Friday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s spooky season is in full swing. Check out all the haunted happenings. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Enter the Haggis on Jan. 2 ＆ 3, Sarah Millican June 28 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Get an adrenaline rush Nov. 23 at Nitro Circus 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Damnationland’s claws have sunk in deep 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Harvestfest at York Beach, Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival, Taylor Swift dance party 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Meet ＆ Greet Your India Street Neighbors This Week at Shipyard Brewing 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Dairy farms in Maine welcome the public for 16th annual Open Creamery Day 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Where Maine’s congressional candidates stand on recognizing sovereignty of Wabanaki Nations 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Morning Links - Sunday October 13, 2024

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Arts

Rainbow Kitten Surprise comes to Maine 🏛 USM Free Press

Aurora

Jackson, church Oct.11 🏛 Reddit

An Incredible Night 🏛 Reddit

Climate Emergency

Climate change delays, disrupts Maine’s fall foliage season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Federal contract is great news for Maine’s grid resiliency 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

RIP one last bite 🏛 Reddit

Back Cove BBQ ＆ Pizzeria 🏛 Reddit

Health Care

New regulations prompt some concerns among personal care agencies 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Nonprofit offers lifeline for medical patients across Maine, especially in rural areas 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

278-280 State Street 🏛 Portland House Stories

Outdoors

Black Brook Preserve Loop (Windham, ME) 🏛 Hiking in Maine

Photography

Leaf Bench 🏛 Corey Templeton Photography

Single Gear 🏛 Corey Templeton Photography

GALLERY: Beautiful fall sunsets in Maine 🏛 WGME

My puppy in da leafs! 🏛 Reddit

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS from Portland. 🏛 Reddit

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Comet from Parsonsfield 🏛 Reddit

Watched the wind dance all over the water today. It chased the waves into whitecapped spray and sent leaves whirling around us. 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Keep existing flag 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Keep big money out of Maine politics 🏛 Portland Press Herald

VERIFY: No, Maine is not paying rent for illegal immigrants 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Pingree faces two challengers in Maine’s 1st District race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Lucky to have Jared Golden representing us 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State

Child care providers across the state cited for numerous safety violations 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Things to Do

Butter Making 🏛 Visit Portland

Transportation

Letter: Let’s slow it down on 295 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tribal Sovereignty

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 14, 2024 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Morning Links - Saturday October 12, 2024

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Arts

Gracie Abrams draws exuberant crowd – her Maine family included – to State Theatre 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'As We Are': New exhibit now open at Portland Museum of Art - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Aurora

Aurora borealis captivates Mainers 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Northern Lights over Mt. Washington and Mt. Katahdin 🏛 WGME

'Rainbow explosion': The northern lights grace Maine once again 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

October Aurora lights 🏛 Boothbay Register

Maine Aurora - Freeport 🏛 Reddit

I've never seen the Aurora Burealis till last night (Sebago) 🏛 Reddit

York, Maine 🏛 Reddit

So stoked to finally catch this last night. Absolutely gorgeous. 🏛 Reddit

Midcoast! We could hear people cheering during the first big show around 7:30pm 🏛 Reddit

Incredible light show at Portland Head Light 🏛 Reddit

What an amazing sight to walk into too 🏛 Reddit

OOB last night 🏛 Reddit

Northern lights dazzle Maine skies - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fast facts about northern lights - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Future Friday: Union Branch Pathway 🏛 Portland Old Port

Portland wants to reduce carbon emissions from cruise ships 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Mayor Dion needs to read up on needle waste data 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Mainer hopes someone can be her sister's lifesaving living liver donor 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine gets $200K in grant funding - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

University of Maine System Wabanaki history course and credential reaches milestone 🏛 University of Maine

Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation awards $25,000 to Portland Public Schools 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation Award PPS $25K for “Diverse” Libraries 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

SMCC offers scholarship fund for students who are first responders - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Elections

Online voter registration open through Oct. 15, same-day registration up to and on election day 🏛 Maine Morning Star

You can vote early at City Hall - and there are no lines! 🏛 Reddit

Maine's online voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 15 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

PWD completes lead inventory, certifies no lead service ... 🏛 Portland Water District

How much money has been spent subsidizing heat pumps in Maine? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Conservation groupoffers to buy Kennebec River dams, Maine lawmaker says 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Resigning airport official: I am ‘distracting’ from toxic foam clean-up efforts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Brunswick airport authority director is stepping down 🏛 Maine Public

MRRA executive director resigns weeks after toxic spill in Brunswick 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Brunswick lawmakers say resignation of airport leader ‘not a time to celebrate’ 🏛 Maine Morning Star

'Once-in-a-career incident': Orrington trash plant fire fully extinguished 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Crews still dousing hot spots at Orrington energy plant fire 🏛 Ellsworth American

Tracking Eelgrass: The Seagrass Snapshot 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Food and Drink

Maine Flavor Ice Cream Shop Opens Today 🏛 Portland Food Map

Ramona’s owner to open new Congress Street restaurant 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Take a Spin Through the State’s Musical History at the Maine Historical Society 🏛 Down East

Looking back at Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

New bill would pay farmers to put rentals on their land 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Brunswick residents purchase their mobile home complex for $26.3 million - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Labor

Southern Maine has one of the highest rates of remote work in the country 🏛 Maine Public

Portland ed techs to get raises under proposed contract agreement 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers to start paying into state's paid family and medical leave program in January - YouTube - CBS 13 News

LGBTQIA+

Watch: Police report filed after Gardiner school board candidate confronts students 🏛 Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Outdoors

What to know about hiking Maine’s tallest volcanic mountain 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Haunted hikes in Maine for spooky fun this Halloween 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A Reminder About Walking Sanford Trails During Hunting Season 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Photography

Friend shaped/is friend/sharp/ becomes wildly beautiful. 🏛 Reddit

Damariscotta Pumpkin Festival 🏛 Reddit

Police

Alfred man stole 4 vehicles, including a dump truck, while evading police 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Alfred man wanted on several felony warrants taken into custody 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

National Realtor group spends $56,000 to support unknowing Portland council candidates 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Substitute teacher and business owner vie for at-large seat on Portland school board 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Local Elections 🏛 Reddit

Politics put simply 🏛 USM Free Press

How Question 4 pits snowmobilers against passenger rail advocates 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine deserves a great flag. Vote yes on Question 5. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine House candidate, State Rep. share conspiracy theories about hurricanes online - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Ron Russell challenges Rep. Pingree in Maine's 1st Congressional District - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Is U.S. Chamber of Commerce's endorsement of Golden something or nothing? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Analyzing Maine's 2nd Congressional District race after 3 debates - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Inside Project 2025: a conservative blueprint for a ... 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Letter: Portland officials overstepped their bounds 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine officials issue recall of some Nova Farms cannabis products 🏛 Maine Public

Maine issues 2nd recall of moldy cannabis 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Second cannabis recall in Maine due to yeast and mold detection 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Maine DOT report reaffirms Sears Island wind port 🏛 Maine Public

Things to Do

Fall Fun for Everyone – October 2024 🏛 Real Maine

Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young and Pavement 🏛 SPACE

Union 🏛 SPACE

Playland 🏛 SPACE

Maine Maple Fall Festival returns for its 5th year 🏛 WGME

Sugar houses across the state get ready for Maine Maple Fall Fest - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Open Creamery Day happening Sunday - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest happening this weekend - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Indigenous Peoples’ Day provides ‘a reason to be joyful and proud’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Here are 6 opportunities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Maine 🏛 Maine Beacon

Morning Links - Friday October 11, 2024

Friday, October 11, 2024

Aurora

In photos: Northern lights shimmer over Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Northern lights illuminate Maine skies Thursday night 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Incredible light show at Portland Head Light 🏛 Reddit

Fine. here. 🏛 Reddit

Okay here's mine ... 🏛 Reddit

Eastern Prom 🏛 Reddit

Northern lights 🏛 Reddit

Northern lights thread 🏛 Reddit

What a show 🏛 Reddit

Tell me you are seeing these right now 🏛 Reddit

Aurora naked to eye real right now 🏛 Reddit

Go outside, turn off lights 🏛 Reddit

What a show! 🏛 Reddit

Northern Lights over the basketball court on C St 🏛 Reddit

She’s baaaaAaaack (@:45) 🏛 Reddit

What an incredible show 🏛 Reddit

9-11 o’clock north deering time lapse 🏛 Reddit

Finally saw the aurora last night on Portland’s Eastern Promenade. 🏛 Duckrowing

Lots of people were out on the promenade snapping pics of the light show 🏛 Duckrowing

Waldoboro 🏛 Reddit

Northern Lights in Bangor 🏛 Reddit

Just now 🏛 Reddit

Northern Lights Oct 10 🏛 Reddit

The sky above my house right now is looking a little Lovecraftian 🏛 Reddit

Murray look outside. Very red in Southern Maine 🏛 Reddit

Northern Lights in East Dixfield 🏛 Reddit

Aurora borealis over my house tonight! 🏛 Reddit

Pink Northern Lights 🏛 Reddit

Lincoln 🏛 Reddit

Aurra Borialis tonight fo look outside 🏛 Reddit

Here's mine.. 🏛 Reddit

Our view from Scarborough 🏛 Reddit

Incredible Aurora Tonight!!! 🏛 Reddit

Northern lights in Maine! 🏛 Reddit

Aurora in Oakland 🏛 Reddit

Bath 🏛 Reddit

Everyone look up! 🏛 Reddit

I know everyone is seeing the same thing, but I feel so lucky right now. Bright aurora! My very first time seeing them. 🏛 Reddit

Go Outside 🏛 Reddit

Skowhegan 🏛 Reddit

@715pm 🏛 Reddit

Did anyone see the flare right before it began? 🏛 Reddit

Almost 60 years old and my first time seeing the lights 🏛 Reddit

Northern Lights at the Nubble Lighthouse, York Maine 🏛 Reddit

My farmhouse in Stoneham 🏛 Reddit

I heard we were posting steamed hams… 🏛 Reddit

Good Omen While Raising a Timber Frame yesterday. 🏛 Reddit

Northern Lights plus shooting star over Brunswick, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Ogunquit Last Night 🏛 Reddit

Business

Warby Parker to open 1st Maine store 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Warby Parker store coming to the Old Port 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland exploring ways to reduce carbon emissions of cruise ships docked in port 🏛 Maine Public

Portland leaders discuss homelessness, drug use with Chamber of Commerce - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Public Meeting on Libbytown Project; October 19th at City Hall 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Education

AI Pioneer Sylvain Jaume Helps Launch UNE’s New Computer Science Programs 🏛 Down East

Wiscasset 4th-grade teacher named Maine’s teacher of the year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

2025 Maine Teacher of the Year announced in 'surprise' ceremony 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Wiscasset Educator Named 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year 🏛 The Lincoln County News

Elections

Voting rights organization prioritizes outreach to low-income, immigrant communities 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Environment

A new Maine invention could change how wastewater is treated 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Yankee, Wiscasset Reach Tentative Agreement in Tax Assessment Dispute 🏛 The Lincoln County News

South Portland launches new program to help keep storm drains clear - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority executive director resigns after foam spill - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

The Best Apple Cider Donuts in Maine Come From This ... 🏛 Only in Your State

Customers wait in line to say goodbye to Slab pizza 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Several businesses closing their doors in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Guns

After the Legislature failed to act, it’s on us to protect Maine communities 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: B＆M Baked Beans Factory 1982 ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Letter: Maine needs more contractor protections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Moody Beach dispute reaches Maine Supreme Court 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s highest court hears arguments for public access to intertidal land case 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine’s high court hears oral arguments in beach access case 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Supreme Court considers whether beachfront property owners can privatize beaches - YouTube - CBS 13 News

LGBTQIA+

Letter: Stop pushing transgender people like me back into hiding 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

The 2.2-Mile Hiking Trail in Maine That Is a Fall Foliage ... 🏛 Only in Your State

Hike the Most Challenging Trail in Maine's Acadia National ... 🏛 Only in Your State

Maine nonprofit gives kids with critical illnesses experience of hunting moose 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

A few minutes after takeoff from Jetport 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁 🏛 Reddit

I’m not great at taking time off from work 🏛 Duckrowing

Rainbow in Augusta yesterday 🏛 Reddit

Amazon road near Grand Lake Stream last weekend 🏛 Reddit

For everyone who commented "Final Destination" on my last post 🏛 Reddit

Watch these Maine deer play tag - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Police

Maine State Police apprehend Alfred man with multiple felony warrants 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Wanted man caught after hourslong manhunt in Maine, police say 🏛 New England Cable News

Alfred man 'apprehended' after search by Maine State Police 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

The National Association of Realtors, based in Chicago, has spent $55,875 on behalf of Brandon Mazer, Jake Viola, Nancy English, and Catherine Nekoie. 🏛 Reddit

Ballot and Referendum Questions/Discussion 🏛 Reddit

Question 4 asks Mainers if they'll approve $30M bond to build out state's trail system - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

GPCOG - 2024 Senate Roundtable - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Maine lawmaker denounces behavior of ex-wife charged with stealing opponent’s sign 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Yes, you can get in trouble for moving or removing political signs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Republican candidate for Maine Legislature claims recent hurricanes were created by government 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine House candidate claims government controls weather 🏛 Bangor Daily News

All eyes on Maine’s 2nd District as race heats up for U.S. House seat 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Here are the 11 groups pouring millions of dollars into Maine’s 2nd District race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

4 key issues that could decide the 2nd District race, and control of Congress 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The 207 Interview: US Senate candidate Demi Kouzounas 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Susan Collins criticizes Democrat’s report on FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Fill your 3-day weekend with a brewfest, Shaker festival and pumpkin picking 🏛 Portland Press Herald

White Pine Salve-Making 🏛 Visit Portland

Blending Medicinal Herb Tisanes 🏛 Visit Portland

Community Pizza Night 🏛 Visit Portland

Military Appreciation Night 🏛 Visit Portland

Pucks n' Paws 🏛 Visit Portland

207 Day with Maine Mariners 🏛 Visit Portland

2025 Kindling Fund Info Session @ Light Manufacturing 🏛 SPACE

Paddle your pumpkin: Giant gourds take to water during Damariscotta Pumpkinfest ＆ Regatta - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Vacationland

Lopresti Shatters State Record for Largest Pumpkin 🏛 The Lincoln County News

Foliage in Maine is already nearing peak leaf drop - YouTube - WMTW-TV