Evening Links - Monday, July 17, 2023

Monday, July 17, 2023

Arts

Prehistoric creatures have popped up on Portland’s Western Prom 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Asylum Seekers

Portland is bringing back home share program for asylum seekers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Confusion around Unity proposal highlights dysfunctional immigration system 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

Star power: Momentum builds for inaugural Maine space conference 🏛 Mainebiz

Buy Local

Finalists Revealed - Vote for Your Favorites in the Top 10! 🏛 Portland Old Port

Cimate Emergency

Wildfire smoke coming to Maine on Tuesday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

🏛 NOAA

Crime

Most vehicles stolen in Portland had keys left inside 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland police warn drivers of rise of car thefts 🏛 Maine Public

Gambling

Sports betting expected to go live in Maine this November 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

South Portland warns of harmful algae blooms posing risk to dogs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

‘He’s home now’: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried 82 years later 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Former Portland city councilor joins mayoral race 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Congress Square Night Market 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Silent Movie Sunday: "Safety Last!" 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

OLS Presents: Gawler Family Band 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

The Live Music Guide: July 19th - July 25th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The Weekend Guide: July 21st- July 23rd, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port