Afternoon Links - Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Arts

John and Francis Ford Film Festival returns to Portland, Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Asylum Seekers moving out of Portland Expo - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland moves remaining asylum seekers to hotels as Expo shelter closes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Temporary shelter for asylum seekers closes in Portland Wednesday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Climate Emergency

Investments needed to protect Maine water infrastructure from climate change, report finds 🏛 Maine Beacon

Crime

Bath native, AI entrepreneur accused of swindling investors 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

USM celebrates the opening of its 1st-ever Portland campus dorm 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nazis

Conservative news site in Maine spurs neo-Nazi protest in Augusta 🏛 Maine Beacon

Politics

For 3rd time, Portland voters will consider rent control changes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on Maine, 1 year in 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Electric truck standards are good for Maine businesses 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safetry

Seen at Valley street dog park 🏛 Reddit

Sports

Little League World Series opening ceremony - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

Local Music Friday 8/18 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Casco Bay Lines ferry service discusses raising fares 🏛 Bangor Daily News