Morning Links - Sunday, September 3, 2023

Asylum Seekers

Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Society Notebook: Maine Black Excellence Awards honor champions of racial equity πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Crime

Maine law enforcement gets better at reporting crime data to FBI πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Man pleads guilty to murder in 2011 shooting in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Dine Out Maine: At Papi, an underappreciated cuisine gets its due πŸ› Portland Press Herald

4 Star Review of Papi πŸ› Portland Food Map

Restaurant Real Estate: September 2023 πŸ› Portland Food Map

PAPI Doors Need to be Replaced Says City Hall, But Many Disagree πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Guns

Maine’s gun laws couldn’t stop 2 deadly shootings this year. Are more laws the answer? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Healthcare

Maine marketplace health insurance rates to rise by nearly 15% in 2024 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Celebrating ordinary workers this Labor Day πŸ› Bangor Daily News

His passion is lobstering, his worry is the future πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Commentary: Why are we still so freaked out by organized labor? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Nazis

Commentary: Together we must aspire to a more welcoming and safe Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

21 great hikes in Acadia National Park πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainer’s popular Dream Chaser Lures are hooking fish and anglers alike πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Politics

Some Maine lawmakers missed 1 in 5 votes; others had perfect attendance πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Locals, tourists enjoy beach Labor Day weekend - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine