Afternoon Links - Friday July 26, 2024

Friday, July 26, 2024

Arts

Wtf 🏛 Reddit

Bowdoin International Music Festival: 60 years of changing students’ lives 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Why big businesses are leaving Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Team U.S.A. Sports Maine-Made Gear at the 2024 Paris Olympics 🏛 Down East

City

City News Round Up: Friday, July 26, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

Portland’s Kiwanis Pool closing for renovations, but the project is $5 million short on funding 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A charged decision: name Maine's first electric garbage truck 🏛 WMTW

Climate Emergency

Maine awarded $69 million grant to address climate change 🏛 Portland Press Herald

US agriculture chief announces $4 million for Maine solar projects 🏛 Portland Press Herald

USDA grant aims to help private forest landowners address climate change 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine regulators direct utilities to make power grid more resilient against storms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Superintendent of Insurance: How Mainers Can Best Protect Against Storm Damage, Flooding 🏛 State of Maine

Our New England road trip sold us on electric vehicles 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Community chips in to help a Portland man at risk of eviction keep his home 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Opinion: Portland must take urgent steps to restore music education 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cape Elizabeth residents threaten legal action over school construction plans 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

National study finds PFAS in 14% of pesticides 🏛 Maine Public

Kennebunkport officials warn against swimming in Batson and Little ... 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

The Garrison Closing Saturday 🏛 Portland Food Map

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Day’s Department Store 1968 ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Historic Forest Avenue building to be restored, converted into housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine home sales fell in June, while prices climbed 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine home prices continue to rise, supply continues to be a ... 🏛 WGME

Opinion: Legislature’s Housing Committee has tackled Maine’s crisis head on 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Why we should stop listening to developers and landlords 🏛 Maine Beacon

Justice

Maine's public defense commission adds some flexibility to lawyer qualification standards 🏛 Maine Public

Southern Maine lawyer reprimanded for allegations against prosecutors, crime lab 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine attorney general files complaint against couple for racist harassment of neighbors 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Families of victims in Maine mass shooting say they want a broader investigation 🏛 New England Cable News

Army missed critical details in report on Lewiston shooter, deputy says 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Think of the Gulf of Maine as a saltwater Serengeti 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Here are ways to practice your shooting skills before hunting season 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

The Flaming Lips at Thompson’s Point yesterday 🏛 Reddit

Saw a seal in the Androscoggin river right below the dam in downtown Brunswick 🏛 Reddit

Waterspout confirmed over Sebago Lake - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Maine lawmakers need to limit the use of concept drafts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Ethics commission finds Maine legislator's PAC broke the law, but spares penalty 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tracking truth in political ads: Breaking down new ad from Maine ... 🏛 WGME

Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Coffee By Design donating some proceeds to Kamala Harris campaign 🏛 WMTW

Public Safety

Body found in Casco Bay near Little Chebeague Island 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Body found in Casco Bay 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Coast Guard: Body found in Casco Bay 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Private plane crashes during landing at Bar Harbor airport 🏛 Maine Public

2 die in single-engine plane crash in Bar Harbor, Maine 🏛 New England Cable News

Authorities ID 2 people killed in single-engine plane crash in Maine 🏛 New England Cable News

Maine’s sixth annual Opioid Response Summit draws hundreds to Auburn 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mills urges Maine 'not to be complacent' in responding to opioid epidemic 🏛 Maine Public

Letter: Enforce motor vehicle noise ordinances 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Technology

Senators demand answers from OpenAI after report released about the company - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Boat cruises, outdoor films, Open Farm Day and more happening this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Salsa in the Square! Feat. Primo Cubano 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Hairy Situation: A New Comedy show by ALOK 🏛 SPACE

August 11 Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit

Second Annual Maine Needham Festival Coming to Wiscasset Sept. 28 🏛 The Lincoln County News

Transportation

Letter: Remote control locomotives wrong for Rigby Yard 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Letter: Better resources can help alleviate Maine homelessness 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bangor Police Department serves warrant at homeless encampment - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Total Maine: Homeless Seniors - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Increasing number of homeless seniors in Maine worries experts and outreach organizationsEmail This Link 🏛 WABI

Vacationland

8 Fierce Summer Olympians from Maine 🏛 Down East

Morning Links - Thursday July 25, 2024

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Arts

Tekno energizes fans at Aura in Portland 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Brick Store Museum Features Local Trans Artist 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Mainers are filling in as extras in the opera ‘Aida.’ Meet 5 of them. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

David Young ＆ The Interstate Kings return to the 207 studio 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Bears, Sharks. and Zombies

Bear steals New Gloucester game camera - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Thousands of honey bees invaded the Washington County Sheriff’s Office 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Beehive discovered in old air vent at Washington County Sheriff's Office - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Wolf spider spawning season! 🏛 Reddit

Business

Crossroads Holdings Underway on $300 Million Mixed-Use Project Near Portland, Maine 🏛 Shopping Center Business

Harpswell approves 'right to fish' policy in light of waterfront complaints 🏛 Maine Public

'Right-to-fish' policy passed in Harpswell amid complaints over smell, sound of waterfront - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Buy Local

South Portland woman launches mobile doggie ice cream company 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Climate Emergency

Sea Change: Bounty in the Gulf of Maine 🏛 PBS

Education

University of Maine moving forward with new aquaculture research facility 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

Waters along Bar Harbor, Acadia home to billions of microplastics 🏛 University of Maine

Solar development to be permitted on Maine farms contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine organic farmers sue EPA over 'forever chemicals' found in sludge - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Friday Food Insider: Ahead of National Ice Cream Day, here's the scoop ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Guns

Opinion: What if teachers organized for an assault weapons ban? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Record high median home prices in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Zoomer' housing boom: Pent-up demand sparks Gen Z buying spree in ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Justice

Maine Attorney General accuses Bath couple of racially harassing Black immigrant neighbors 🏛 Maine Public

Maine attorney general files civil rights complaint against couple from Bath - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Defense attorneys say indigent work remains a heavy lift, despite pay increase 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s public defense commission relaxes some of its attorney eligibility rules 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston mother questions state policy on parental rights after abuse conviction 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Ex-Maine governor candidate Cutler disbarred over crimes 🏛 Boston.com

Eliot Cutler, former gubernatorial candidate, disbarred over possessing images of child sexual abuse 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Attorneys for Lewiston shooting victims ask for independent DOD review 🏛 Maine Public

Families of victims in Lewiston mass shooting call for investigation by Department of Defense 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine politicians demand action in respond to Army Reserve's report on Lewiston gunman - YouTube - WMTW-TV

8 Investigates: Deputy takes issue with US Army investigation into its' own handling of Lewiston ... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sagadahoc Co. Sheriff's Office Sergeant responds to Army investigation - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Outdoors

A Tropical Visitor Enjoys a Maine Summer 🏛 Wiscasset Newspaper

Aroostook-born hiker sets time on international trail in Maine 🏛 The County

Puffin Watch: Little puffling Ama has grown up and fledged the nest - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Photography

Check this out: Videos show possible waterspout over Sebago Lake 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Apparent waterspout spotted over Sebago Lake - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Waterspout sighting on Sebago Lake - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Potential water spout spotted on Sebago Lake Tuesday - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Seeing these growing everywhere in Portland. Not from here, what are they? 🏛 Reddit

Bates-Morse mountain conservation area ＆ seawall beach 🏛 Reddit

Portland/SoPo stroll 🏛 Reddit

This is why I love it here 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland police say more teens are involved in shootings. But that may not be so clear cut. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Washburn police join growing list of Maine departments forced to close 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Duson, Yusuf Win Dem Primaries 🏛 The West End News

Portland state representative is seeking reelection, and a City Council seat this fall 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Ethics Commission faults lawmaker for late filings but doesn't fine him 🏛 Maine Public

Maine lawmaker who violated campaign finance law will not face punishment - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Gov. Janet Mills 'delighted' at Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

On first official campaign stop, Second Gentleman discusses reproductive rights in Portland 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Kamala Harris' husband stops in Maine for campaign events in VP's bid for president 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Second Gentleman Emhoff campaigns for VP Harris in Maine 🏛 WGME

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigns for Kamala Harris in Maine 🏛 WMTW

Pingree to Skip Netanyahu Address to Congress Today 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Sports

Sea Dogs Fall in Series Opener with Somerset, 7-5 🏛 Minor League Baseball

MiLB's Newest Team, The Malmö Oat Milkers, to Play in Portland 🏛 Minor League Baseball

New England native reaches agreement to buy Maine Mariners 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

State

CDC should pause new rules for bringing dogs to US 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

An Exploration in Marionettes with Madison J. Cripps 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Modern Times Theater's "The Perils of Mr. Punch" 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

The Time Masters 🏛 SPACE

La Dolce Vita in Portland, Maine: St. Peter’s Annual Italian Bazaar 🏛 Portland Old Port

Tiki Trivia 🏛 Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Embark on a 'ferry-tale' to Maine's Casco Bay Islands 🏛 WCVB

Different worlds are just a ferry away from Portland, Maine 🏛 WCVB

A day on Portland, Maine's most popular island 🏛 WCVB

Transportation

Letter: Benefits of riding the bus 🏛 Portland Press Herald

E-bikes available for lending at Rockland library through pilot program 🏛 PenBay Pilot

There's No Way I'd Ever Pay This to Park in Portland, Maine 🏛 WCYY

Tribal Sovereignty

Five Wabanaki tribes will be allowed to collect sweetgrass at Acadia National Park - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unhoused

KeyBank Foundation supports expansion of Preble Street’s Site-Based Housing First programs in Maine 🏛 Preble Street

Officials say thousands of needles were picked up at former Sanford homeless encampment - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Crews work to repair water main break in downtown Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

You'll Be Shocked by How Many Power Outages Maine Has Had in 2024 🏛 WJBQ

Vacationland

Tripadvisor Lists Maine's 20 Most Popular Lighthouses 🏛 WBLM

Morning Links - Wednesday July 24, 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Arts

Who Needs Shark Week When Maine Has 'Lobsteroids'? 🏛 WBLM

UMVA Portraits Pop Up at the Lincoln Theater 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What's the deal with sharks in Maine? Marine experts help provide answers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine boys help rescue people from water after whale hits boat - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

'Right-to-fish' policy passed in Harpswell amid complaints over smell, sound of waterfront 🏛 WGME

City

Watch 5 Minutes of Comedian Lewis Black Ranting About Portland ME 🏛 WJBQ

We Explored PORTLAND, MAINE Using YOUR Recommendations! - YouTube - FareDrop with Sara and Tony

Climate Emergency

To decarbonize, New England is betting big on offshore wind. Can it deliver? 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine spends $6.6 million to strengthen independent electric grids 🏛 Portland Press Herald

NSF backs AI model to enhance safety of offshore wind turbine installation 🏛 University of Maine

Governor Mills Announces $6.6 Million in Grant Awards to Increase Electrical Grid Resilience to Extreme Storms 🏛 State of Maine

Opinion: How Mainers can best protect against storm damage, flooding 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State awards Harpswell property owners $1.2 million for January storm damage 🏛 Harpswell Anchor

The Ripple Effect: Old Orchard Beach swimmers in greater danger following winter's storms - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Maine PUC approves siting renewable power on contaminated farms 🏛 Maine Public

New law aims to address environmental impacts of wake surfing in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Portland, Maine's 20 Most Popular Restaurants Right Now 🏛 WBLM

Health Care

Longtime Portland nursing home closing, will be replaced with modern facility 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vaccine trials for Lyme Disease ongoing at PBMC 🏛 The Courier-Gazette

Housing

Price of typical Maine home climbs above $400,000 for first time 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stabilized rent is focus of manufactured home parks bill 🏛 Mainebiz

Justice

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate, lawyer Eliot Cutler disbarred 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Convicted felon Eliot Cutler cannot practice law in Maine after disbarment - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Biddeford man pleads guilty to assaulting police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Biddeford man pleads guilty to charge relating to Jan. 6 breach of US Capitol - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Army report: Lewiston gunman’s discharge from New York psychiatric hospital remains a mystery 🏛 Maine Public

Maine's congressional delegation pushes Pentagon for swift action on Lewiston mass shooter reports 🏛 Maine Public

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine 🏛 ABC News

Lewiston shootings: Gunman had a 'hit list,' Army Reserve report says 🏛 Boston Globe

Maine mass shooter told mental health hospital he had ‘hit list,’ Army report says 🏛 The Hill

Army finds multiple 'failures' in its handling of Maine reservist Robert Card prior to deadly mass shooting 🏛 NBC News

Army report uncovers ‘series of failures’ before Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Army disciplines commanders but blames police, hospital for mishandling Lewiston gunman 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Army issues internal report relating to Lewiston shooting investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Report: Three Army officers punished over handling of Lewiston gunman - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve reacts to Lewiston investigation report - YouTube - WMTW-TV

U.S. Army Reserve and Inspector General Lewiston report press conference - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Daniels Martin Press Conference 22 July 2025 1 - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Army Reserve releases report on Lewiston shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'Series of failures': Army releases report on Lewiston mass shooter investigation - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Families left with unanswered questions after Army releases Lewiston shooting report - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Families of Lewiston shooting victims hold press conference after Army releases internal report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

FULL VIDEO: Attorneys for families of Lewiston shooting victims speak after Army releases report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Attorneys for families of Lewiston shooting victims discuss Army report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Attorneys for Lewiston shooting victims' families hold media event on Army report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sen. Collins wants to see major changes from Army report on Lewiston shooter - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Healing will never be complete,' Sen. King says after release of Army report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine military veteran: US Army "dropped the ball" but the blame doesn't stop there - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Media

Letter: Anti-Trump bias persists in newspaper, letters to the editor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Editorial cartoon was cruel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Political cartoon was appalling 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

This pond is a paddling gem 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Thanks Maine 🏛 Reddit

A new friend in the Newport area 🏛 Reddit

Squirrel Point Lighthouse during a beautiful morning in Arrowsic, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Pitcher plants at Holt Pond in Bridgton! 🏛 Reddit

Video of a humpback whale capsizing a boat off the coast of Kittery 🏛 Reddit

Schooner Mary Day 🏛 Reddit

Police

Vandalism incident at Scarborough beach leads to investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Maine ethics watchdog considers penalty for lawmaker’s PAC 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bernie Sanders will rally in Maine this weekend 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. Bernie Sanders to hold rally in Portland this weekend 🏛 WGME

Rally with Bernie Sanders - Portland 🏛 State Theatre

Democrats in Maine throw their support behind Kamala Harris' run for president 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mills voices support for Harris in 2024 presidential race, reflects on shared experience - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is coming to Yarmouth for a fundraiser 🏛 Reddit

Sports

New Hampshire native to acquire ECHL’s Maine Mariners 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Mariners sold to New Hampshire native 🏛 WMTW

North Conway native buys Mariners - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: Where’s the spirit gone from Sea Dogs games? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State

CDC loosens rules for dogs crossing the border 🏛 Maine Public

CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Can-Am dog race ‘rejoicing’ after CDC rule change 🏛 The County

Maine Child Action Network and DHHS launch family well being campaign 🏛 Maine Public

Things to Do

2024 PiP Opening Party – Mayo Street Arts 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

The Live Music Guide: July 24th – 30th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: July 26th – 28th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

A musical extravaganza never before performed in Maine is coming to Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A new movie offers a slightly fictional take on the greatest art heist of all time 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Things To Do: Casco Days, Summerfest 2024, Woofstock 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Weird and unique museums in southern Maine? 🏛 Reddit

Vacationland

The 169th Northern Maine Fair starts next week 🏛 The County

Morning Links - Tuesday July 23, 2024

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Arts

Maine State Music Theatre celebrates 'Christmas in July' 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Down East magazine celebrates 70th year in publication 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Aurora

Northern lights possible over Maine this week 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers could see northern lights Tuesday night - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Great white shark sighting in waters near Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth 🏛 Maine Public

Great white shark spotted off Maine coast 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine shark sightings on the rise, officials say 🏛 New England Cable News

Great white shark spotted off Maine coast - YouTube - CBS 13 News

shark near Richmond Island - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Shark sightings reported near Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough beaches - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Officials offer safety tips after great white shark spotted off coast of Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Business

Harpswell adopts 'right to fish' 🏛 Harpswell Anchor

Climate Emergency

Dozens of Maine waterfront businesses get money to rebuild from devastating winter storms 🏛 Associated Press

These Maine working waterfronts will get state storm relief money 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Governor Mills Announces $21.2 Million in Resilience Grants for 68 Maine Working Waterfronts Damaged by Winter Storms 🏛 State of Maine

Maine among multi-state coalition awarded federal grant to accelerate adoption of heat pumps 🏛 Maine Public

Maine to receive up to $72 million for more heat pumps in federal program for 5 New England states 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Governor Mills Announces Maine to Receive Significant Federal Funding to Expand Heat Pumps 🏛 State of Maine

Letter: Offshore wind can help power Maine’s future 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Local contractors begin Seawall Road repairs to open next week 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Winter storm flooding decimates Maine roads - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Environment

Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion proposal to be decided on 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Lucky Cheetah Opening in August 🏛 Portland Food Map

R.A.S Blueberry Wine Free Tastings 🏛 Rosemont Market

Before or after your cruise, there is plenty else to eat, drink and see in Bath 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine's 20 Most Popular Restaurants Right Now 🏛 B98.5

Tiqa Restaurant in Portland, Maine To Reopen After a Year Off 🏛 WJBQ

Health Care

Pumpspotting helps new parents with 'Breast Express' tour bus 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Family sues Cumberland County Jail over inmate's overdose death 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Media

Maine TV weatherman says he was fired over food posts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Moral Panics

Let’s all step up to protect youth from social media’s potential harm 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Leaving dog poop on hiking trails is a health hazard 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Portland, ME 7/21/24 - captured on film 🎞️ 🏛 Reddit

Mt. Blue/Webb Lake from Mt. Blue State Park 🏛 Reddit

This dragon fly just chilling on our zip-line 🏛 Reddit

Harpswell 🏛 Reddit

Whale spotted in river near Maine-New Hampshire border 🐳 - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Green herons tend their babies in Maine - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Black bears get up close and personal with Maine trail cam - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Maine bull with velvet antlers spotted near Sandy Stream Pond in Baxter State Park #trailcam - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Humpback whale spotted in river along Maine, New Hampshire border - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Maine secretary of state receives more than 350 entries in flag design contest 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Golden, Theriault spar over corporate funding in Maine CD2 race 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

What's next for Maine Democrats after Joe Biden's campaign exit 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Kamala Harris wins unanimous vote by Maine Democratic delegates 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Janet Mills and Chellie Pingree endorse Kamala Harris for president 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Biden news means Harris could be Democratic nominee 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Young voters in Maine weigh in on Biden dropping out of race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bernie Sanders to rally in Portland Saturday for ‘aggressive progressive agenda’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Cripps Puppets' "A Slice of Crazy Pie" *Family Style 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Community Conversation with Modern TimesTheaterCommunity Conversation with Modern TimesTheater 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Night Shade's "Order of Wolf" 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Ogunquit packs a lot of vocal talent into ‘A Little Night Music’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Transportation

New bus route begins between Portland and Lewiston/Auburn 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Commuter bus service to and from Lewiston-Auburn and Portland begins - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

New commuter bus service between Portland and Lewiston/Auburn 🏛 WMTW

New bus line from Lewiston-Auburn to Portland starts 🏛 WGME

There's No Way I'd Ever Pay This to Park in Portland, Maine 🏛 WJBQ

Tribal Sovereignty

20th annual Pow Wow celebration held in Wells, Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

La Kermesse canceled this year 🏛 Saco Bay News

Where Is "Down East" Maine Anyway? 🏛 Down East

Two Maine Hotels Make Prestigious Top 100 in the World List 🏛 WJBQ

Morning Links - Monday July 22, 2024

Monday, July 22, 2024

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Officials confirm shark sightings off Scarborough coast to be great white 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Preserving the past: A Maine CEO’s mission to ‘save history’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Letter: Loss of the former Children’s Museum building not significant 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Families take part in Back Cove scavenger hunt in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Get your whole table on board with Terlingua’s barbecue spread 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Most Amazing Hotel Bars and Restaurants in Portland Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

History

Throwback Photo: Casco Bay Lines ferry in 1946 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Getting to know the seals of the Maine coast 🏛 Portland Paddle

Maine’s ugliest bird vomits on intruders 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Volunteers hit the water for 41st annual Maine Audubon Loon Count 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Flies at Reid State Park? 🏛 Reddit

Baxter Night 🏛 Reddit

7/22/23 1 hour before sunrise 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos July 21st, 2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Police

Two drivers arrested on OUI charges in separate incidents at scene of Cumberland crash - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Opinion: Jared Golden doesn’t take democracy seriously. Mainers deserve better. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Democrats praise Biden for stepping aside from race 🏛 Maine Public

Maine politicians react to Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Here's how Maine Democrats are responding to Biden dropping out - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine leaders, voters react to Biden's decision to drop out of presidential race - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine voters weigh in on Biden's decision to end presidential reelection campaign - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Drug overdose deaths in Maine continue to decline after plummeting in 2023 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Multiple cars involved in Saco crash on I-95 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Tickets on sale for Reverend Horton Heat on Sept. 19, Genevieve Stokes on Oct. 19 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park, ‘The Producers’ in Harrison and the Woofstock Food ＆ Beer Festival in Kennebunk 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hogfish’s summer show is part opera, part dance party 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine summer cruises offer rock, reggae, oysters, lobster and more 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Put Harvest on the Harbor on the calendar for Oct. 24-26 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Get an insider’s look at Maine agriculture on Open Farm Day 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dawes - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Transportation

New DOT bus route linking Portland to Lewiston-Auburn hits the road this week 🏛 Maine Public

Letter: Gorham Connector – why are we doing this? 🏛 Portland Press Herald