Morning Links - Saturday December 7, 2024

Arts

Kende Kende Kende: The Story of a Spirited Young Refugee Girl πŸ› Amjambo Africa

Business

New Clothing Store Opening at the Maine Mall in South Portland πŸ› WCYY

Adult Use Cannabis Dispensaries Have Oversaturated the Area Says SoPo Manager πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Local Maine maker to showcase products at Michaels - YouTube - CBS 13 News

2024 proves to be a good year for Maine's Christmas tree industry - YouTube - WMTW-TV

City

Deputy Chief tapped to lead Portland Fire Department πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Letter: The bill has come due for fossil fuel companies πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Educate Maine report offers solutions on teacher shortages πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

USM hosts artificial intelligence and digital science conference πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

The Teach Maine Center Presents: Shanna Peeples (2015 National Teacher of the Year) Empower, Educate, Excel: Practical Strategies for New Teacher Success – News πŸ› University of Southern Maine

Environment

Maine's first accredited lab for PFAS is expanding πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Treated glass spares birds from flying blind into Crewe Center windows – News πŸ› University of Southern Maine

Maine BEP approves final packaging rules πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Your Favorite Stories from 2024 - Gulf of Maine Research Institute SearchSearchSearch πŸ› Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Food and Drink

10 Maine bars that keep board games on hand πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Dizzy Birds Rotisserie in Biddeford to close Dec. 31 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Any vegans in Portland?! We have sugar cookies for you today & tomorrow! Cute af iced β€œconfetti bomb” mittens! πŸ› Reddit

Hi Bombay "temporarily closed"? πŸ› Reddit

Health Care

Trump administration health care plans could endanger coverage for hundreds of thousands of Mainers and cost the state hundreds of millions πŸ› Maine Center for Economic Policy

Maine program aims to address issues with mental health treatment accessibility - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Labor

Opinion: Bath Iron Works management must be honest with union workers πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Waterville Starbucks workers file petition to unionize πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

ACLU Argues Public Dollars Cannot be Used to Discriminate in Private Schools πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Outdoors

Canicross is catching on in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Audubon's annual loon count numbers are up from last year πŸ› Maine Public

Maine loon count finds healthy population πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Photography

West end girl πŸ› Reddit

Watch moose saunter down ski trail on Maine mountain - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Moose hits the ski slopes - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Friday Focus: New Maine legislature πŸ› WGME

Letter: Not cheering Donald Trump Jr’s purchase of Maine hunting land πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins must do homework on nominees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Portland overnight warming shelter will open this weekend - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine public health officials report rise in cases of 'walking pneumonia' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Here's how a car got stuck on top half of broken utility pole in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Hit up a tribute to Queen, Christmas Prelude and Art on the Hill this weekend πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Mariners will host teddy bear toss on Sunday - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

During the holidays, they come for the trolleys – and stay for the people πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unwrap a Victorian Christmas at This Holiday Event in Maine πŸ› Only in Your State

Celebrate 9 Years of Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase next week! πŸ› Reddit

This Monday! Last Poetry & Prose Open Mic of 2024! Come read your own work, something that inspired you this year, or just come to listen! 7-9 at Sacred Profane in Biddo πŸ› Reddit

Here's a look at some holiday festivities happening in Maine this weekend - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Frigid conditions expected for Kennebunkport's Christmas tree lighting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Unhoused

Bangor city officials propose delaying encampment closure deadline πŸ› Maine Public

Bangor right to extend encampment closure date πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Utilities

Maine Connectivity Authority awarded $5.7 million πŸ› Maine Public

Maine secures more than $5.7 million for internet expansion πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Watch: Christmas light show dazzles Monmouth, and every other town within miles πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Volunteers head to Mount Battie each year to light Camden star πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine


Morning Links - Friday December 6, 2024

Arts

New owners bring Hollywood experience to Brunswick’s Eveningstar πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

Merry Madness Shopping Crawl πŸ› Visit Portland

Thirty-fourth Annual Holiday Sale at Portland Pottery December 13 – 24th Offers Unique Gifts πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

City

Fitzpatrick Closed for Construction πŸ› Portland Public Schools

Climate Emergency

New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Community

Joan Benoit Samuelson Featured at Portland Trails Holiday Dash Start on December 8th πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Education

To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Company that provided electric school buses to Maine schools could be in financial trouble #shorts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Maine adopts rules to make companies pay for packaging waste πŸ› Maine Public

Maine environmental board advances program to improve package material recycling πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine Finalizes Nation-Leading EPR for Packaging Program πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Mainers Support EPR for Packaging πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Spill from tanker crash on I-295 raises concern about environmental impact πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine adds 3 species to β€˜special concern’ list πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Sean Turley is building an apple identification task force, and it starts with you πŸ› The Fizz

Oxbow Brewing to buy Portland craft beer pioneer Rising Tide πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Counter-service Luncheonette coming to Cumberland Avenue πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Food οΌ† Dining News: Ellsworth, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Westbrook, Sanford, Biddeford, Windham, Bath πŸ› Portland Food Map

Waxwing Bakery opens Friday in Windham πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

How the incoming Trump administration could impact people covered under MaineCare πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine seeks developer for psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Decades-long judicial oversight lifted for Maine's mental health systems πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: First Parish Church 1970 οΌ† 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Housing

Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Attorneys talk challenges, next steps at indigent defense symposium πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Texan gets 11 years in prison for attempting to sexually exploit Maine children πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Texas man who sexually exploited Maine children receives prison sentence - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine continues to see more online child exploitation cases - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Windham man pleads not guilty to role in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

With federal overtime rules blocked, Maine’s Minimum Salary Threshold set for 2025 πŸ› The Windham Eagle

Maine State Chamber concerned over final Maine Paid Family οΌ† Medical Leave program rules and tight implementation timeline πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Mainers will soon start paying into state's new paid family medical leave program - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdoors

Maine Audubon’s 41st Annual Loon Count Results Show Healthy Loon Population πŸ› Maine Audubon

Photography

5:51am πŸ› Reddit

Someone lose their turkey? πŸ› Reddit

Photo gallery: November in Harpswell πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

I’m running late… πŸ› Reddit

A Slice of Narnia (in Maine) πŸ› Reddit

Scenic Maine along the Coast - YouTube - Ellesmere

The Hannah Jo from above, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Police

Man found stabbed in Portland apartment πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland man critically injured in Munjoy Hill stabbing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Man in critical condition after stabbing at Portland home - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Victim of Stabbing at Munjoy South Apts. in Critical Condition at Maine Medical Center πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Portland man in critical condition after stabbing on Munjoy South πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Arrest Made in Marshall Street Homicide by Portland Police πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Arrest Made in Death of Westbrook Homicide Victim Reports β€œMSP” πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Politics

History shows why twice-a-year clock changes make sense πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine in top 10 as a record number of women to serve in state legislatures nationwide πŸ› Maine Beacon

Letter: Hoping for a Mills Senate run πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins has β€˜excellent meeting’ with Elon Musk that avoided talk of specific cuts πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins touts bill aimed at helping Mainers avoid trips to ER - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: Susan Collins will need to speak up πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Collins needs to keep up scrutiny of nominees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Trump’s victory has given me the gift of time πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Trump Memos: The ACLU's Response to a Second ... πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Letter: Maine Health makes a difference πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Rabbis’ outrage is misdirected πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Is there a needle clean up team for reporting needles in high volume areas in Portland downtown? I.e, pets and children likely around it. πŸ› Reddit

Social Safety Net

Advocates working to end child food insecurity in Maine preparing to defend federal welfare programs πŸ› Maine Public

State

Letter: Maine needs to do more to keep young people here πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Brantley Gilbert – The Tattoos Tour 2025 πŸ› Visit Portland

Guster On The Ocean - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Guster On The Ocean - Portland πŸ› State Theatre

Behind the scenes of decorating the Victoria Mansion for the holiday πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Victorian Nutcracker in Sanford this Saturday πŸ› Sanford Springvale News

'Tis the season for holiday music shows all around Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unhoused

Opinion: Portland’s homelessness crisis is a shared responsibility πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Groundbreaking held for new multi-use homeless shelter in Lewiston - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Gov. Mills to nominate brewery owner and former lawmaker for public advocate post πŸ› Maine Public

Gov. Mills nominates former Portland lawmaker to serve as public advocate πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Former lawmaker and brewery owner picked to be Maine’s ratepayer watchdog πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Heather Sanborn, former Portland lawmaker, nominated to be Maine’s next public advocate πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills nominates small business owner as new Public Advocate - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Governor Mills Announces Nomination of Former Lawmaker, Business Leader Heather Sanborn to Serve as Public Advocate πŸ› State of Maine


Morning Links - Thursday December 5, 2024

Arts

Good Theater in Portland moving from Munjoy Hill to Stevens Square - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine musician looks back at some of his best work πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Business leaders say Trump’s immigration restrictions could impact Maine’s workforce πŸ› Bangor Daily News

City

ReCode Approved by Portland City Council πŸ› The West End News

Portland Hearts of Pine continues multimillion-dollar stadium upgrades πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Renovations underway at Fitzpatrick Stadium - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Climate Emergency

Businesses and nonprofits impacted by January storms can once again apply for storm relief funding πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Fall 2024 ranks among top five warmest seasons in Portland's recorded history - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Portland Gear Hub meets fundraising goals - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Survey of 240 Maine educators reveals concerns about costs of teaching πŸ› Maine Public

Southern Maine AI and Digital Science Conference: A Hub for Innovation and Collaboration πŸ› University of Southern Maine

Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Electric buses will return in Winthrop, manufacturing company in financial trouble - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Portland Water District working to fast-track completion of EPA lead inventory regulations πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Water districts across Maine test for lead material in supply pipelines - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Opinion: Let’s keep Maine’s packaging law moving forward πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Our Top 10 Stories of 2024: A Year of Action for Casco Bay πŸ› Friends of Casco Bay

Food and Drink

Luncheonette on Cumberland Ave πŸ› Portland Food Map

Oxbow to Acquire Rising Tide πŸ› Portland Food Map

Diners in Downtown Bath Give Linden + Front a Warm Welcome πŸ› Down East

Portland restaurant named one of the best new restaurants in America - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Health Care

With Trump on the Way, Advocates Look to States To Pick Up Medical Debt Fight πŸ› Maine Beacon

Advocates say significant issues still persist in Maine's mental health system πŸ› Maine Public

Governor Janet Mills announces end to 34-year-old AMHI Consent Decree, put in place after the dea... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine Recovery Council awards $13.9 million in opioid settlement funds πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Bureau of Insurance Urges Consumers to be Cautious When Selecting Health Plans During ACA Open Enrollment πŸ› State of Maine

History

Throwback photo: When the Red Sox rolled into town after World Series win πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine’s 300-year-old vegetarian history is being written for the 1st time πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Housing

Federal funding brings more housing vouchers to Portland πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Lowe's reaches settlement agreement over ADA violations πŸ› Maine Public

Man accused in 2022 Portland homicide released from jail following plea deal πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook man sentenced to five years in prison after standoff with police πŸ› Maine Public

Trial begins for Standish man charged with girlfriend’s murder πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Final rules set for Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine finalizes rules for new paid family leave program πŸ› Portland Press Herald

With benefits starting in 2026, Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program rules have been finalized πŸ› Maine Beacon

Maine Department of Labor adopts paid family and medical leave program - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Watch the trailer for β€˜Breakdown,’ Frontline’s upcoming documentary on the Lewiston shootings πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Breakdown in Maine - Coming Soon - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

York sheriff’s deputies rescue injured owl from side of road πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season πŸ› Bangor Daily News

I went against everything I know about muskie fishing to hook a big one πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Police

Westbrook man arrested, accused of killing roommate πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Man accused of killing his Westbrook roommate πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Westbrook man accused of killing roommate, police say πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook man charged with murder in roommate's death, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Man charged with killing his roommate in Westbrook, Maine πŸ› New England Cable News

Maine man charged with murder after body found in ... πŸ› WGME

Portland police: Murder suspect arrested at Scarborough ... πŸ› WMTW

Portland man charged with murder after body found in apartment πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Murder suspect arrested at Maine Walmart πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland man charged in connection with Marshall Street homicide πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

A Portland man faces 8 separate charges, including drug trafficking, criminal mischief πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portlander Arrested with Eight Charges Including Illegal Drug Possession οΌ† Pursuits πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Scarborough police arrest 2 people on outstanding warrants, suspected methamphetamine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

2 people arrested after police execute search warrant in Scarborough - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine Warden Service seeks information on 2 illegal moose killings πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Scenic Maine along the Coast - YouTube - Ellesmere

PHOTOS: Parade of Lights: Another spectacular event πŸ› The Town Line

Nice day out at Squirrel Point πŸ› Reddit

Twilight over Cape Neddick, York, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Your moment of Holiday calm at Nubble Lighthouse. Part 1. πŸ› Reddit

Spotted today in Hancock County. I love Mainers :) πŸ› Reddit

Anyone ever figure out who is putting these up? Last I heard it was unknown πŸ› Reddit

Scarborough Marsh golden hour, Scarborough, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Sanford lawmaker accused of choking wife is sworn into office πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Secretary of State Bellows vows to continue making voting more accessible to Mainers in next term πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers select Attorney General Frey for another term πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Sitting legislator to serve as state treasurer, prompting special election πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers reelect Aaron Frey and Shenna Bellows as attorney general and secretary of state πŸ› Maine Public

Ryan Fecteau Elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Newly elected Maine Legislature takes oath, elects officers πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers select all Democrats for top state positions - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Legislature elects constitutional officers after GOP squabbling over attorney general πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine legislators take oath, re-elect Frey and Bellows πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Legislative leaders promise bipartisan path forward, but no compromise on fundamental freedoms πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Theriault ends recount, confirming Golden’s win in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Austin Theriault ends recount of Maine's 2nd Congressional District contest πŸ› Maine Public

Republican Austin Theriault ends recount, conceding to Democratic US Rep. Jared Golden πŸ› New England Cable News

Jared Golden confirmed as winner in 2nd District after Theriault ends recount πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Golden confirmed winner in Maine CD2 race after Theriault ends recount πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Austin Theriault ends recount of 2nd Congressional District race - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Pachios on the News - Chellie Pingree - Dec 2024 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Letter: Susan Collins has an obligation to oppose unfit nominees πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Republicans will control Congress. But a slim House majority may trim their ambitions. πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Rabbis’ letter a political statement, not a threat πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Officials suggest ways to prevent shootings after pet dog killed by hunter πŸ› Maine Public

State

Maine earns a C grade in latest infrastructure report card πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Nurse John πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

What’s happening this weekend? πŸ› Reddit

Unhoused

Opinion: Maine must not decrease support for emergency shelters πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine - YouTube - Richard Kane

Utilities

Maine’s utility consumer advocate is retiring πŸ› Bangor Daily News


Morning Links - Wednesday December 4, 2024

Arts

MLMC Art Display Celebrates Diversity πŸ› Portland Public Schools

City

Portland swears in 2 new school board members πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Small businesses can apply for final round of funding to recover from last year’s storms πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Governor Mills Announces Applications for Second Round of Storm Relief Funding for Small Businesses Now Open πŸ› State of Maine

Global warming making New England’s rich waters death trap for endangered sea turtles πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Offshore wind turbines are a bad idea for the Gulf of Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Giving Tuesday: Maine groups hope to reach their outreach goals πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland nonprofit helps students stay warm this winter - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Honor Flight Maine: Thanks to you, all fundraising records were broken - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

More than 1,000 items handcrafted for Giving Tuesday event in Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

Company that supplied buses to Maine schools is in financial trouble πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

The Wrap: Mash Tun’s new owners, a second Stacks and a Maine chef at the White House πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Esquire: Oun Lido’s on Best New List πŸ› Portland Food Map

Waxwing to Open Friday πŸ› Portland Food Map

Stacks Pancake Co. opens restaurant in Scarborough πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Abbey in Brunswick launches brunch service πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Regards owner to join guest chef series at Gunshow in Atlanta πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Attend a Feast of the Seven Fishes in southern Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Opinion: Bring health care nearer to – or into – Maine workplaces πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

MaineHousing awards nearly $13 million in tax credits to affordable housing projects πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Murder charge dropped for man accused of killing unhoused woman in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Man involved in Westbrook standoff sentenced to 64 months in prison - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

After 34 years, decree to improve mental health services in Maine is dissolved πŸ› Maine Public

After 34 years, court oversight of Maine’s mental health services has officially ended πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Governor Mills Announces Successful Resolution of 34-Year-Old AMHI Consent Decree πŸ› State of Maine

Maine Reaches Settlement with DOJ, Agress to Comply ... πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston: What Went Wrong - Chapter 4: Gun Debate - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Media

Community reacts to news that Stephen King's radio stations are going off air πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

We had a blustery climb on Maine’s Number 5 Mountain πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Wabanaki Youth in Science crew brings their skills to trails in Acadia National Park and beyond πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Twilight over Nubble Light πŸ› Reddit

Police

Scarborough police execute search warrant on Burnham Road πŸ› Portland Press Herald

I-95 over Piscataqua River Bridge reopens after police incident πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Piscataqua River Bridge reopens after 'person in crisis' is taken into custody πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Incident on Piscataqua River Bridge prompts shutdown of I-95 - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Stop letting Augusta connections decide who serves in these 4 Maine offices πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainers deserve a say in constitutional elections πŸ› Maine Beacon

Democratic lawmakers pick Aaron Frey to remain attorney general πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Two Democrats want to be state treasurer. Republicans appear to be backing one. πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Final recount confirms incumbent won Maine House District 44 race πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers gathering in Augusta to kick off closely divided session πŸ› Maine Public

New Legislature to consider limits on vague placeholder bills πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sen. Collins makes BBC’s 2024 β€˜100 Women’ list πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: I think Leonard Leo should mind his own business πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: I hope Leonard Leo stays here in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Divestment vote was the only choice πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Social Safety Net

Report: 100,000 low-income households struggling to pay Maine's high energy prices - YouTube - CBS 13 News

About 100,000 Maine households struggle to pay energy bills, report says - YouTube - WMTW-TV

100k Mainers struggle to pay electric bill - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Maine Celtics – Do or Die? πŸ› The SMCC Beacon

State

Maine scores β€˜fair’ on infrastructure report card, its highest grade yet πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine earns a C grade in latest infrastructure report card πŸ› Maine Public

Maine’s infrastructure gets mediocre grades in latest report card πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's report card for infrastructure gets mediocre grade at best πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

An Extraordinary Place at the Maine Historical Society πŸ› WMPG

The Live Music Guide: December 4th – 10th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Evan Honer - Portland πŸ› State Theatre

LA LOM - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Brazen Bandits – First Friday Gallery Opening πŸ› SPACE

Brazen Bandits – Artists Talk πŸ› SPACE

Brazen Bandits – Body As Revolution: Creative Collaboration Workshop πŸ› SPACE

Brazen Bandits – Conspiring For Our Survival: A Panel On Organizing In Maine πŸ› SPACE

Brazen Bandits – Let Me Hold That For You πŸ› SPACE

Brazen Bandits – Queer Artist Support Group πŸ› SPACE

Brazen Bandits – Closing Potluck πŸ› SPACE

SPACE New Year’s with Moonshake πŸ› SPACE

Maine Mariners vs. Adirondack Thunder πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Freeport's Sparkle Celebration lights up the holiday season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Things To Do | Holiday Hoorah, Skate with Santa, Holiday Dash 5K - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unhoused

Homeless campsites return to Portland despite city policy - YouTube - CBS 13 News


Morning Links - Tuesday December 3, 2024

Arts

Maine State Ballet puts on a magical β€˜Nutcracker’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Behind the scenes with Maine State Ballet’s β€˜The Nutcracker’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

What Is Time? Pickwick 10-Year Anniversary Calendar πŸ› SPACE

Asylum Seekers

How Maine will respond to Trump’s β€œmass deportation” threats πŸ› Maine Beacon

Business

Business groups ask state to pause regulatory process in new recycling rules πŸ› Portland Press Herald

New program seeks to get more workers into Maine's dairy industry πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's Christmas tree industry adds millions of dollars to the state's economy πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Buy Local

7 Maine-Made Holiday Ornaments to Add to Your Tree πŸ› Down East

Want to shop local this holiday season? Here's a 'Made in Maine' gift guide. πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

City

New city councilors take their seats in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

USA Today Names Portland, Maine the No. 1 Coziest Fall ... πŸ› WJBQ

Portland’s Christmas tree πŸ› Reddit

Climate Emergency

Coastal communities to host storm preparedness meetings πŸ› Maine Public

'Out of time:' Maine's coastal communities look beyond emergency relief for damaged dunes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Opinion: Small electric vehicles are affordable for many Mainers – for now πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine gets more than $15M for climate resiliency πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey files suit against fossil fuel companies for deceiving Mainers about climate change πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Stabilizing a Small Building Provides Big Inspiration πŸ› American Lighthouse Foundation

Community

Portland Gear Hub Sold to Ketcha Outdoors for Over $1 Million πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Radio Fundraiser, Markathon, Returns for Its 16th Year πŸ› Portland Old Port

Education

Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools πŸ› Portland Press Herald

8 Investigates: Should Maine have a law against hazing? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

National land trust purchases 44,000 acres near Jackman πŸ› Maine Public

Food and Drink

Open up wide for the Jersey Joe Italian from The Crooked Mile πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Owners of Maps buy Wharf Street bar Mash Tun πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Recent Closings: Goodfire Brewing Company Set to Close Portland Taproom Seasonally πŸ› Portland Old Port

Health Care

Maine Proposes Major Staffing Increases for Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities πŸ› ProPublica

Housing

At least two, 12-13 story buildings being proposed for bayside. πŸ› Reddit

More Mainers are looking to become landlords when buying their 1st home πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland Housing Authority has new vouchers for youth exiting foster care πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Man released from jail after state drops murder charge πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Domestic violence crisis demands action πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

WGME workers walk picket line to protest salaries, pace of contract talks πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

UMaine's hunting policy draws scrutiny from state leaders and hunters alike πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Guide Mondays: Impact bird hunting has on Maine’s economy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Coming in for a landing on the Hannah Jo, Kennebunkport, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Part of the STARLINK megaconstellation over Maine tonight πŸ› Reddit

Maine is one photogenic place, and these pictures offer proof πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Police

Police responding to domestic disturbance in Maine shoot and kill man πŸ› New England Cable News

FBI offers $15,000 reward for information about missing Maine girl πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine game wardens offer $2K each for information on 2 illegally killed moose πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine electric utilities grapple with their role in illegal cannabis grow houses πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Incoming legislative leaders hope to bridge partisan divide with focus on transparency, process πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Hand recount to begin in Maine's 2nd Congressional District race πŸ› Maine Public

Recount underway in hotly-contested Maine congressional race πŸ› New England Cable News

Recount begins in Maine's 2nd Congressional District race πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Two contested races for Maine’s constitutional officers to be decided this week πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins proposes reimbursement reforms for EMS services πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins is not concerned πŸ› Reddit

Jared Golden says Hunter Biden pardon β€˜undermines trust’ in the presidency πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Rep. Jared Golden issues statement on President Biden's pardon of son - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Media

Stephen King’s Zone Corp radio stations will cease broadcasting this month πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Stephen King’s Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year’s Eve πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine radio stations owned by Stephen King to go permanently off air at end of year πŸ› Maine Public

Stephen King's Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year's Eve πŸ› New England Cable News

Stephen King's Maine radio stations to go silent for good on New Year's Eve πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston: What Went Wrong (Extended Cut) - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Rollover crash causes delays on I-295 in Freeport Monday morning πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vehicle rolls onto its roof in middle of Maine’s I-295 πŸ› Bangor Daily News

One person injured in 2-vehicle crash on I-295 in Freeport, Maine πŸ› New England Cable News

Rollover crash on I-295 in Freeport sends 1 to hospital πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Box truck crashes into hotel near Portland Jetport πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Social Safety Net

New report finds roughly 100,000 Maine households struggle to pay energy bills πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Report: Nearly 100,000 Maine households struggling with electricity bills πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

State

Maine signs 10-year liquor administration contract with current provider πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Weekend Guide: December 6th – December 8th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Quest Master with Fief πŸ› SPACE

Whose Live Anyway? πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Experience a winter wonderland: Victoria Mansion holiday tours enchant thousands annually - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Poetry οΌ† Prose Open Mic Next Monday 12/9 7pm- Sacred Profane in Biddo πŸ› Reddit

Best Christmas Lights to visit in the Portland area? πŸ› Reddit

January Fingerboard Event πŸ› Reddit

Best claw machines? πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Letter: Construction on 295 poses grave danger πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Watchdog wants more info from utilities about Mainers overcharged for electricity πŸ› Bangor Daily News