Morning Links - Sunday, August 13, 2023

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Arts

Rwandan singer Clarisse Karasira brings beloved music to Maine 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Climate Emergency

Maine’s salt marshes play key role in fight against climate change, new report says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Maine Millennial: A long-term view on climate requires near-term sacrifice 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Riverside Golf Course reopens after 4-day closure, but no carts allowed on soggy course 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

97th annual Italian Bazaar this weekend 🏛 Reddit

Thousands attend Blueberry Festival in Gray - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

"Free Pantry" Moves to CHAVAL Parking Lot on West End; Non-perishable Donations Welcome! 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

COVID-19

Insight: COVID’s summer resurgence resists easy answers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Three Maine doctors faced discipline for COVID offenses 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Crime

Westbrook shooting victims identified; suspect gets murder charge 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

A new hurdle for the CMP corridor has backers getting impatient 🏛 Bangor Daily News

How to make wetland crossings more resilient 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Process for offshore wind port a charade, environmentalists claim 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Dine Out Maine: Seafood sparkles in improvisational dishes at raw bar and market 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Healthcare

Our View: Where is the public on abortion access? The writing is on the wall 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Recovery Council yet to spend opioid settlement money 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Politics

Unfurling the facts in the 1901 Maine state flag debate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

BIW and its largest union reach tentative contract agreement - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Nazis

Small group of neo-Nazis demonstrates in Augusta 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

20 stunning photos from iconic Acadia hiking trails 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoor pursuits come with inherent risk 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sports

Communities rally together for Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond win 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Slugger to be inducted in Mascot Hall of Fame in Indiana 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sea Dogs lose but Slugger as his big day - YouTube - WMTW-TV

UMaine Fall sports teams preparing for season - YouTube - WMTW-TV

UMaine football to taken on SEC opponent first time since 2004 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Letter to the editor: Sunday Portland talk will focus on alternatives to U.S. spending in Ukraine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tribal Sovereignty

Commentary: Match rhetoric of Indigenous sovereignty in Maine with reality 🏛 Portland Press Herald