Morning Links - Saturday, July 15, 2023

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Cimate Emergency

Vermont's catastrophic floods could happen in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pingree raises concerns over House budget bill, which she says slashes climate funding 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

Browntail moth outbreak worst it has been since arriving in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Removing PFAS chemicals from wastewater being pioneered in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Nurses, clinicians demand removal of MaineHealth Care at Home management team 🏛 Maine Public

Caregivers demand for removal of MaineHealth Care at Home leadership - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

UPS will rely on non-union employees to keep operations running during potential strike - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

LGBTQIA+

Safe Combinations Celebrates One Year! 🏛 Maine Transgender Network

A Month of MaineTransNet at Pride 🏛 Maine Transgender Network

Sports

NHSBCA hosts convention in Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

A Foodie’s Paradise at the Maine Lobster Festival 🏛 Maine Lobster Festival

ALLEY CAT RACE! 7/23 - 2PM - MONUMENT SQUARE 🏛 Reddit

For the first time since COVID-19, the Saco Greek Festival is returning - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Tribal Sovereignty

At Wabanaki rally for supporters, tribal leaders say ‘time is on our side’ 🏛 Maine Public