Evening Links - Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Climate Emergency

Severe storms are dramatically changing Chebeague Island’s landscape 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine’s puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Puffins colonies are recovering despite climate change challenges 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

The Last Drive: Home Runners Wraps Up Nearly 20 Years of Service 🏛 Portland Old Port

Education

First day of college is a watershed moment, made literal by the weather 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Elections

Bellows, peers urge Congress to pass $400M for election security 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Climate Activists Organize for ‘Green Amendment’ in Maine 🏛 Maine Beacon

Food and Drink

4 Places to Eat + Drink in Portland, Maine this September 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

History

Woman uncovers family ties to Maine's slave trade 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Housing

UNH poll finds housing is a top concern for Mainers 🏛 Maine Public

Justice

Settlement reached to overhaul Maine's indigent legal services 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Outdoors

Moosehead Lake Region fishing report 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

This popular Maine bird is my favorite, and a loyal hiking companion 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Big yellow ducks return to Belfast Harbor 🏛 Maine Public

Photo: Steeplejacks repair Monmouth steeple 🏛 Sun Journal

Politics

Sierra Club endorses Maine consumer-owned utility ballot question 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Careful people and safer roads can help avoid more tragic pedestrian deaths 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

GoldenOak brings music festival to hometown 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Things To Do | Aug. 29 through Sept. 4. 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Labor Day Weekend Guide: September 1st - 4th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

Whoops

Bangor Walgreens evacuated as police respond to store on Broadway 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine