Evening Links - Monday, August 7, 2023

Monday, August 7, 2023

Arts

'Encounters': Immersive art experience opens in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Better coordination needed to help new Mainers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Cimate Emergency

Maine has been hit by an unusually high number of flash floods this summer, straining small towns 🏛 Maine Public

Crime

Lewiston man charged with burglarizing Becky's Diner and Starbucks disturbance 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Burglary at Becky's Diner in Portland, Maine; suspect charged 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Man Faces Six Charges in Two Incidents on Commercial Street in Portland 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Education

Addressing ME teacher shortage at annual educator summit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Penobscot River cleanup plans spark a debate over methods 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Electric boats starting to make waves on ME's working waterfronts 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine sludge crisis is over, for now 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

The Notorious F.I.G.  🏛 The Bollard

Upcoming Events 🏛 Portland Food Map

4 Places to Eat + Drink in Portland, Maine this August 🏛 Portland Old Port

Summer Desserts Using the Best of Local Berries 🏛 The Golden Dish

2 new upscale pubs open in Portland 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Healthcare

Abortion foes waver on people’s veto against Janet Mills’ new law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

A breathtaking paddle in the heart of Knox County 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Portland, Maine - May 1981 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Maine's congressional delegation wants to discontinue effort to create High Peaks refuge 🏛 Maine Public

Lawmakers voice 'serious concerns' about High Peaks refuge 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Federal auditors accuse Maine of misusing grant money - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: August 9th - 15th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: August 11th - 13th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

Transportation

Amtrak Downeaster ridership rebounds from pandemic slowdown 🏛 Portland Press Herald