Morning Links - Thursday, August 31, 2023

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Business

City Launches Microenterprise Grant Program on September 11, 2023 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Opponents rally over development of downtown Westbrook parking lots 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Portland chamber of commerce event should cast wider net 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Summer’s heat waves ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Extreme climate effects 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter to the editor: To make a difference, belief in climate crisis requires action 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Opinion: Maine’s as ‘blue’ as California, and we should embrace California-style electric car rules 🏛 Maine Beacon

Commentary: Biosolids facility is a stopgap to Maine’s PFAS crisis, not a solution 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

How to identify the wave of hawks migrating through Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Puddle of the Week: In front of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke on State Street 🏛 Corey Templeton Photography

Public Safety

Dangerous rescue on Maine's tallest mountain takes nearly 24 hours - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Sea Dogs lose third in a row - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sea Dogs celebrate 11-millionth fan with $1,100 surprise #shorts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

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

Unhoused

State to take down Portland unhoused encampment in Deering Oaks 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

Tourism at Acadia National Park contributed large boost to Maine's economy in 2022 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Weather

Blue moon rises over Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

A blue moon filled the sky over Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV