Morning Links - Wednesday, July 5, 2023

4th of July

Fireworks in Portland moved to (hopefully drier) Wednesday night ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Looks like the memo didnโ€™t go out to everyone ๐Ÿ› Reddit

Looking back at a nearly catastrophic fireworks event in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sea Dogs hold Fourth of July game and fireworks - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Asylum Seekers

We need more than short-term solutions for new Mainers ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

History

Taking a look at how a single spark changed the course of Portland's history - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Photography

The 4th ๐Ÿ› Corey Templeton Photography

Photography exhibits at these Maine museums are world class ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Politics

Frederick McCann Seeking Re-Election to the Portland Water District ๐Ÿ› Frederick McCann for Portland Water District

Things to Do

Goose at Thompsons Point | Thu, July 6, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

black midi at State Theatre | Fri, July 7, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Rebelution at Thompsons Point | Sat, July 8, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Fleet Foxes at Thompsons Point | Tue, July 11, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

An Evening with CAKE at Thompsons Point | Sun, July 16, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Declan McKenna at State Theatre | Mon, July 17, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Action Bronson Presents: Dr. Bachlava And The Human Growth Hormone at State Theatre | Sat, July 22, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Hiss Golden Messenger at One Longfellow Square | Sat, July 22, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Gregory Alan Isakov at Thompsons Point | Thu, July 27, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Billy Strings at Thompsons Point | Fri, July 28, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Nanna (Of Monsters and Men) at Portland House of Music and Events | Fri, July 28, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre

Maggie Rogers (Night 1) at Thompsons Point | Mon, July 31, 2023 ๐Ÿ› State Theatre