Afternoon Links - Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

4th of July

Fireworks forecast: Early rain may be repeated Tuesday evening 🏛 Sun Journal

For third year in a row, Portland’s July 4 fireworks will be a cappella 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Portland urges Mills to endorse Unity campus as transitional housing for asylum seekers 🏛 Maine Public

Fundraiser: Help unhoused asylum seekers in Portland, Maine 🏛 Go Fund Me

Crime

New York man found shot in Portland's Riverton neighborhood 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Entertainment

Bayside Bowl Expanding to SoPo 🏛 Portland Food Map

History

The first photograph of Portland - A parade on Middle Street in 1848 (daguerreotype) 🏛 Reddit

Greater Portland Landmarks executive director leaving amid other staff departures 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Parks

Portland opens a new park, giving North Deering neighborhood a green space 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Friends of the Eastern Promenade Announce its Community Concert Series 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

The Live Music Guide: July 5th - July 11th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: July 7th- July 9th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

Island Time: Where to Eat and Drink in the Casco Bay Islands 🏛 Portland Old Port

Upcoming Events 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine’s fair season is just heating up. Here’s where to go 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Live Music Lineup: Rock legends and indie-folk acts from here and away 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Face the Music: Summer concert series are in full swing in southern Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do: Shakespeare, rail bikes and a summer Christmas show 🏛 Portland Press Herald