Morning Links - Monday, July 17, 2023

Monday, July 17, 2023

Community

Thursday, July 20th, 5:30-7PM at King Middle School Library - learn about efforts to redesign and replace Reiche playground 🏛 City of Portland

Tri for a Cure raises nearly $2 million 🏛 Sun Journal

Education

Maine’s most selective colleges say little about their legacy admissions practices 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Lithium discovery in Maine’s wilderness sparks debate over mining 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Oil spill training exercise planned for Portland Harbor on Monday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Nigerian street food in Portland 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Tap Lines: Modestman’s Maine outpost is a bit off the beaten path, but its beers are right on trend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Where's the best restaurant in Portland to pull out a laptop, crank out some work, sip a beer; and chill for an afternoon? 🏛 Reddit

History

Maine postal history collection going up for auction 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

These devices can save your life if you’re off the grid in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Maine Summer Adventure Race to offer taste of the Atlantic Ocean 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Upcoming Events 🏛 Portland Food Map

Things to Do: Open Farm Day, dance performance and an antique auto show 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Face the Music: Get sweaty with Guerilla Toss 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Live Music Lineup: Folk rock, rap and tunes drawn from Haitian roots 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How to make every minute count at the Yarmouth Clam Festival 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Indie Film: Rain or shine, Maine Outdoor Film Festival will go on 🏛 Portland Press Herald