Morning Links - Sunday, December 3, 2023

Arts

Society Notebook: Music students take the stage at Aura πŸ› Portland Press Herald

19th Annual Art on the Hill at East End Community School Underway Until Sunday Afternoon πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

City

Blue Box on Portland, Maine, Sidewalk is More Than 130 Years Old πŸ› WJBQ

Climate Emergency

As Casco Bay warms, climate change alters its chemistry in unexpected ways πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate change has brought more extreme rain, snow to Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Canada lynx habitat shrinking due to climate change πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Saco to enter agreement with Army Corps for erosion mitigation project πŸ› Saco Bay News

Mining rulemaking process begins; Committee rejects water bill πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Dine Out Maine: At Sacred Profane in Biddeford, come for the beer, stay for the food πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Guns

Faith groups meet outside Cabela’s in Scarborough to protest semi-automatic rifle sales πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Restrict access to assault weapons πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine offers free university tuition to Lewiston shooting victims, families πŸ› Associated Press

Healthcare

Nurse documents adventures of stuffed animal left behind at hospital πŸ› WABI

Holidays

Holiday festivities Friday through Sunday in Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach πŸ› Saco Bay News

Santa lands on Hadlock Field in style - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

New England Sled Dog Club hosts race on Gorham trails Saturday πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Police

Police arrest second suspect in South Portland home invasion πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Second suspect in South Portland armed home invasion arrested πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Second man arrested in connection with South Portland home invasion case πŸ› WGME

The Maine Millennial: The thin blue line has melted into a puddle πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State

How many people moved into and out of Maine in 2022 πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Our View: Use surplus to help out Mainers left behind Ҁ“ and further power economy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Moved along: What it’s like to be homeless and repeatedly displaced πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Epidemic of homelessness reflected in surge of letters to Toy Fund πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Commentary: PUC will do a rigorous job with the public’s help πŸ› Portland Press Herald


Morning Links - Saturday, December 2, 2023

Arts

Local punk band Goblins released there first album "What Are You?" πŸ› Reddit

Book Review: β€˜Welcome Home, Stranger,’ by Kate Christensen πŸ› New York Times

Asylum Seekers

Portland opens new shelter for asylum seekers πŸ› Maine Public

Emergency Shelter for Single Asylum Seekers at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway to Open November 29 πŸ› City of Portland

Portland’s new shelter for asylum seekers off to a smooth start πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

MaineHealth names new regional president to oversee hospitals in Portland, Biddeford πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Five Maine farms to get more than $1 million combined in USDA grants - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Proposal to Build Condos on Munjoy Hill Filed with City's Planning Dept πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Future Friday: Time and Temperature Building πŸ› Portland Old Port

Paving Projects πŸ› City of Portland

Winter Sidewalks πŸ› City of Portland

ReCode: Resilience πŸ› ReCode Portland

Yard Waste πŸ› City of Portland

City Alerts Landlords of Rental Registration Renewal Due Date πŸ› City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Maine Climate Council issues a progress report in the third year of its climate action plan πŸ› Maine Public

Maine Climate Council reports progress in fight against climate change πŸ› Portland Press Herald

New England's decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely πŸ› Associated Press

Community

Feel Good by Doing Good πŸ› The West End News

Volunteers Snow Shoveling πŸ› City of Portland

Recognizing Age-Friendly Businesses, Arts and Culture in Portland, Maine πŸ› AARP

Brunswick gym to host annual benefit for food security Saturday πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Education

Letter to the editor: White Portlanders leaving public schools πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

DACF Announces Proposed Rules to Implement the PFAS Fund πŸ› State of Maine

'Sludge: A PFAS Uprising' a film on forever chemicals in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

How Maine rewards cutting down emissions and wastewater πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Chocolats Passion Opened Friday πŸ› Portland Food Map

Dead restaurants? πŸ› Reddit

Maine's Most Decadent Dessert is Found at This Portland Bar πŸ› WCYY

Guns

Lewiston shooting investigation shouldn’t be diverted by politics πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Father of man killed in Maine mass shooting demands gun reform πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston shooting memorials to be collected, preserved πŸ› WMTW

Healthcare

Task force begins review of hospital facility fees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine task force aims to understand 'facility fees' confusion πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Nurses to Hold Community Forum on Nurse Staffing Crisis & Public Health πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Immunizations πŸ› City of Portland

Holidays

10 Places to See Amazing Christmas Light Displays in Maine πŸ› WCYY

Justice

Chaotic pre-trial hearing in Portland killing focuses on jailhouse calls, safety concerns πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Teen accused of plotting South Portland school attack has been arrested again πŸ› Bangor Daily News

South Portland teen accused in murder plot is back in custody πŸ› Portland Press Herald

South Portland boy detained on violating conditions of release πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Police say South Portland teen accused of murder plot violated conditions of release πŸ› WGME

LGBTQIA+

21 State AGs Sign Amicus Brief: No Negative Incidents From Trans People In Bathrooms πŸ› Erin in the Morning

Obituaries

William David Barry, historian and writer, dies at 77 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Here’s one of the most challenging things about winter hiking πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Numbers are in for Maine Audubon’s 40th Annual Loon Count πŸ› Maine Audubon

Photography

How does a master of nature photography get great shots? Persistence. πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

2 fighting Canada lynx caught on video in Aroostook County πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Bringing Betsy's sheep ashore: Stopping in at Port Clyde a while back I came across this drama. The guy in the blue cap had bought Betsy Wyeth's herd of island sheep and was transporting them to his inland farm. πŸ› Reddit

Bringing Betsy's sheep ashore.... part 2 the video πŸ› Reddit

Black Bridge in Westbrook Strikes Again πŸ› Reddit

Politics

With surplus, targeted investments and tax relief should be on table πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine releases 2024 presidential primary candidates list πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Hannaford in Falmouth issues recall - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Maine Celtics: December Roundup πŸ› Portland Old Port

State

Credit agency gives Maine β€˜positive’ rating πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Fitch Ratings Affirms Maine's Credit Rating, Upgrades Outlook from "Stable" to "Positive" πŸ› State of Maine

Things to Do

Jerry Seinfeld to Perform Live in Portland, Maine, Next March πŸ› WCYY

5 Holiday Markets You Won't Want to Miss this December πŸ› Portland Old Port

Spose’s PDank Xmas 9 πŸ› Aura

New Year’s Eve at Aura πŸ› Aura

Spafford πŸ› Aura

Dinosaur Jr πŸ› Aura

Ashley Gavin: Late Show πŸ› Aura

S'mores Night feat. Shadow Puppets + Ideal Maine Band πŸ› Friends of Congress Square Park

Cozy Winter Market πŸ› Friends of Congress Square Park

S'mores Night πŸ› Friends of Congress Square Park

S'mores Night feat. Lavender Choir + Candle Market πŸ› Friends of Congress Square Park

S'mores Night feat. Love Lab Studio πŸ› Friends of Congress Square Park

Mac Saturn at Portland House of Music and Events | Fri, February 2, 2024 πŸ› State Theatre

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny (Late Show) at State Theatre | Wed, April 24, 2024 πŸ› State Theatre

Marc Maron at State Theatre | Thu, March 7, 2024 πŸ› State Theatre

Santacon - Dec 2 πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Maine DOT plans to raise Route 1 through Scarborough Marsh to avoid flooding πŸ› WGME

Unhoused

With more than 100 newly open shelter beds, Portland details plans for encampment under bridge πŸ› Maine Public

Signs posted at Harbor View encampment warn of partial sweep πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Department of Transportation clears homeless encampment near I-295 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

City Provides Encampment Crisis Response Team Update Following Opening of 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway Shelter πŸ› City of Portland

City Update Following Opening of 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway Shelter πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Man found dead in tent in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Another homeless camp death confirmed in Portland πŸ› Spectrum News

Portland Police Investigating Death of Homeless Man at Harbor View Park πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Death at Portland encampment not considered suspicious, police say πŸ› WGME

Letter to the editor: Without community, homelessness persists πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Tough love needed to address homelessness πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Low-income households are getting β€˜woefully inadequate’ help with utility bills, public advocate says πŸ› Portland Press Herald


Morning Links - Friday, December 1, 2023

Asylum Seekers

'I hope the new can be better than the old:' Asylum seekers move into new shelter in Portland πŸ› WGME

Business

Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine Revamped McDonald's Nears Completion and Opening πŸ› WJBQ

Buy Local

Maine holiday gift ideas πŸ› Reddit

City

Neighborhood Meeting for Phase 1 of Roux Institute Next Month πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Portland’s departing health director is proud of the work she’s done πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Is Climate Change Solvable? The Energy Innovation Act Carbon Fee πŸ› The West End News

Education

Demand is high for technical education, but a lack of space is limiting new programs πŸ› Maine Public

Maine high schoolers tour Sappi Technology Center πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Under new EPA proposal, Maine would have to replace thousands of lead pipes in a decade πŸ› Maine Public

Wind developer to start erecting turbines in Washington County πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Court backs state in denial of Union River dams certificate πŸ› Maine Public

Food and Drink

Maine Food & Dining News πŸ› Portland Food Map

Westbrook Confectionery Ragged Coast Launches a Line of Chocolaty Baking Mixes πŸ› Down East

Guns

Spate of deaths makes month after Lewiston shootings among the most violent in Maine history πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Collins’ stance on King’s firearms bill could be key to broader support πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sen. King introduces joint bill aiming to prevent gun violence πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston mass shooting survivors seek legal action πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Horatio N. Jose Block 1977 & 2023 πŸ› Portland Old Port

The building in question, placed in time... πŸ› Reddit

Local Sprouts Breakfast Burrito πŸ› Reddit

A starch factory along the Aroostook River in Caribou, Aroostook County (1940) πŸ› Reddit

Holidays

Star of David removed from Westbrook lights display πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Christmas credit πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Kennebunkport turns into winter wonderland for Christmas Prelude - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

Lack of available elevators inspectors holds up housing projects πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Documents reveal NextEra's hidden attempts to derail CMP's transmission line corridor πŸ› Maine Public

Things to Do

2023 holiday craft shows and sales in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Portland police investigating death at city's largest encampment πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Police investigate death at Portland’s homeless encampment πŸ› New England Cable News

DOT set to sweep homeless encampments by I-295 in Portland on Friday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine DOT to clear another homeless encampment in Portland Friday πŸ› WGME

State to clear homeless tents in Portland on Friday πŸ› WMTW

Letter to the editor: Adopt a compassionate stance on homelessness πŸ› Portland Press Herald


Afternoon Links - Thursday, November 30, 2023

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Rare lobster found in Maine is two genders and two colors πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Global tech company with Maine base has just raised $91M in private equity πŸ› Mainebiz

Environment

Maine will no longer require older heating systems to be disconnected to get heat pump rebates πŸ› Maine Public

LS Power faces lengthy process for proposed transmission line πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Guns

We owe the victims of the Lewiston shooting responsible action to prevent more gun violence πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Angus King unveils gun control bill after Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Angus King proposes limits on semi-automatic guns, magazine capacity after Lewiston shooting πŸ› Maine Public

Sen. Angus King: New legislation can protect communities while protecting gun rights πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sen. King touts new gun reform bill that would limit lethality of weapons πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Senator King's proposal aims to ban certain kinds of guns, limit bullet capacity πŸ› WGME

Labor

Updated Portland Unemployment Figures | released November 30, 2023 πŸ› Reddit

Public Safety

3 killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Three people killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Turnpike crash in northbound lanes leaves three people dead πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

KeyBank, Maine Women’s Ice Hockey partner to create unique jersey for Dec. 9 Portland game πŸ› University of Maine Athletics

Maine Mariners: December Roundup πŸ› Portland Old Port

State

Postal service considering merging Maine’s two mail processing facilities πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Portland Parade of Lights is Saturday, December 16th at 4:30 πŸ› Reddit

Unhoused

Homeless moves πŸ› Bangor Daily News

The importance of funding for low-barrier shelters πŸ› Preble Street

No Homeless Veterans Challenge to continue πŸ› Preble Street


Morning Links - Thursday, November 30, 2023

Arts

Letter to the editor: Murals elevate Portland’s increasingly bland cityscape πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Opening of Riverside shelter for asylum seekers in Portland delayed πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opening of Emergency Shelter Delayed Until Tomorrow, November 30, 2023 πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Education

Bath-area schools considering later high school start time πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Wet summer triggers sewage overflow in Casco Bay: New project aims to limit future damage πŸ› WGME

Maine lobstermen aren't keen on testing out new 'ropeless' traps πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Solo Cucina Market in South Portland is closing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Gambling

Gambling addiction concerns rise as ME legalizes sports betting πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Guns

Six police departments, including Portland, have used Maine’s yellow flag law for the first time since Lewiston shootings πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Introspection needed to stop valuing gun rights over people πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Survivors, family members of Lewiston shooting victims can get free UMaine system tuition πŸ› Maine Public

Sen. King unveils legislation to restrict deadliness of assault weapons πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Healthcare

Commentary: While patients wait in β€˜psych hallways,’ Maine limits bed supply πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Holidays

Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Tree farms in central Maine report brisk sales as people β€˜spruce up’ for the holidays πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Best Christmas Towns In Maine For Heartwarming Holidays πŸ› Only in Your State

Housing

Why Scarborough is in the middle of a housing boom πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Elevator inspectors are part of labor shortage crunching housing progress, developers say πŸ› Maine Public

Justice

Judge to review new settlement on ACLU of Maine lawsuit over public defenders πŸ› Associated Press

LGBTQIA+

Letter to the editor: Falmouth High student should be recognized for her courage πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Snowmobilers who ignore this sign can be charged with trespassing πŸ› Bangor Daily News

December Acadia Hike - tips and plans πŸ› Reddit

Photography

Made a new friend walking to work πŸ› Reddit

Police

Fight at Cumberland Farms in Portland, Maine under investigation πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland police say suspect allegedly sexually harassing young women pulled out knife πŸ› WGME

Westbrook death ruled homicide πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Suspicious Westbrook death ruled homicide, victim identified πŸ› WGME

Westbrook homicide: Police investigate death of Clarence James Pearson πŸ› WMTW

Police identify victim in homicide investigation in Westbrook πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

Distracted driver hits two parked buses outside Casco Bay High School, no injuries reported πŸ› WGME

State

'Right to repair' PAC hit with reduced fine for campaign finance rule violation πŸ› Maine Public

Anti-CMP corridor groups tied to Maine Democrats and energy firm violated campaign finance rules πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Documents reveal NextEra’s hidden efforts to oppose transmission line corridor πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State ethics commission fines group behind β€˜right to repair’ referendum πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Overall crime rate largely unchanged in Maine, new data collection system shows πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's 2022 reported crime data comparable to 2021 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Errors made in death of 6-week-old boy similar to other cases, advocates say πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Child welfare caseworkers continue to report 'deteriorating' situation πŸ› Maine Public

Judge to review new settlement on lawsuit over public defenders πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Report finds errors in state's handling of infant death in 2021 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Government Oversight Committee meets with child welfare experts to improve state system πŸ› WGME

Things to Do

Enter for the Chance to Win Tickets to Gardens Aglow! πŸ› Down East

Haley Heynderickx pre-show happy hour πŸ› SPACE

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood πŸ› SPACE

SPACE New Year’s Party πŸ› SPACE

Lonnie Holley and Mourning [A] BLKstar πŸ› SPACE

Unhoused

November is Youth Homelessness Month πŸ› Preble Street

Letter to the editor: Harbor View homeless area revisits council’s decision πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Maine residents, who pay some of the nation's highest energy costs, to get some relief next year πŸ› Associated Press

Mainers will pay $30 less per month on average for electricity in 2024 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Western Maine mountains experience best snow start since 2019, delighting local ski resorts πŸ› WGME