Morning Links - Thursday, August 24, 2023

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Businses

Soggy, late hay harvest could further imperil struggling farms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

WeRateDogs features Portland dog who loves greeting customers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

COVID-19

Federal government cracking down on COVID relief fraud, including in Maine 🏛 WGME

Education

UMaine System may face multimillion dollar budget deficits for several years, projections show 🏛 Maine Public

Elections

Mainers encouraged to sign up as poll workers for November election - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Maine CDC says lead pipe removal funds should go to other states 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Researchers are tracking a large algal bloom spanning 100 miles in the Gulf of Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Massive algae bloom in Gulf of Maine mystifies, worries scientists 🏛 Portland Press Herald

As culverts collapse, Maine engineers plan for the future 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

High bacteria level alert continues at Maine beaches - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Healthcare

Maine abortion providers expect few changes under new law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Our View: Portraits of homelessness bring reality into sharp relief 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Home sales in Maine decline, but prices continue to rise - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Mortgage rates hit highest levels in two decades - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Income Inequality

One of the world's biggest yachts is in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gigayacht spotted in Portland Harbor attracts attention - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Justice

Judge vacates manslaughter conviction in high-profile Portland killing 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors

The summer’s rain will make this year’s moose hunt more difficult 🏛 Bangor Daily News

43 species of mosquitoes in Maine are out to get you 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

That late summer lighting… 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Sen. Susan Collins bringing federal dollars to Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

UMaine receives $1 million award for new manufacturing center 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

16 Maine organizations to receive $11 million in federal funding - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Sea Dogs lose to Richmond - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows 🏛 Portland Press Herald