Morning Links - Sunday, August 27, 2023

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

The Galileo Project has recruited a Mainer to help discover alien life 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Buy Local

Maine Street Saturday | Portland store has been a local landmark for over 100 years - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sea Bags: Despite enormous growth, it’s not too big to keep things simple 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Society Notebook: Multicultural showcase reflects mission of Maine Jewish Museum 🏛 Portland Press Herald

13th Annual St. Maximilian Kolbe 5K sees its biggest year yet 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Crime

Police investigate suspicious package at Topsham Walgreens a day after bomb threats 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

School year in Maine begins with familiar staffing shortages 🏛 Portland Press Herald

‘This is where I’m meant to be’: Maine teachers prepare for school year with hope 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Stops and Starts: The History of Franklin Street Redesign 🏛 The Portland Townsman

LGBTQIA+

22 challenges to books in Maine have been filed since 2022 🏛 The Maine Monitor

A note about Gender Queer: a memoir 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Photography

Marvel at Casco Bay's breathtaking sunrise cruise 🏛 The Maine Monitor

In photos: USM students move into new Portland dorm 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

The Maine Millennial: Why student loan forgiveness touches a nerve 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Commentary: Maine must ban utility shutoffs during extreme heat 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Quick start leads to Sea Dogs win - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Ripped and Ready: Former Masco heavyweight wrestler Keller set to make pro boxing debut at 135 🏛 The Salem News

Things to Do

Have an art-filled fall with these 14 shows 🏛 Portland Press Herald