Morning Links - Saturday, July 22, 2023

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Asylum Seekers

Maine delegation gets backing of U.S. Chamber in push to speed work permits for asylum seekers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Shark sighting at beach in Biddeford confirmed to be great white by lifeguards - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Union says Portland violated agreement by giving out $240,000 in bonuses to city employees 🏛 Maine Public

City manager defends bonuses for some employees as recruitment, retention tool 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cimate Emergency

Janet Mills increases state heat pump goals after hitting milestone two years early 🏛 Maine Public

Maine pledges to install 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Healthcare

Maine looks to strengthen statewide EMS systems - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

State planners grappling with short-term rentals consider new regulations 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Labor

Union workers at Westbrook paper mill get raises, bonus 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Union workers at Westbrook paper mill agree to contract that includes raises, bonuses - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

Out for blood: Mosquitoes are buzzing and biting as rains give way to heat 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Portland fire crews rescue six people in one day from water-related incidents - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sex Work

Maine to become first state to decriminalize prostitution -- only for selling sex, not paying for it 🏛 WMTW

Things to Do

Portland Bile Party rescheduled for this Sunday July 23, 1pm at Payson Park 🏛 Portland Bike Party

56th Yarmouth Clam Festival Underway - YouTube - WMTW-TV