Morning Links - Monday, September 4, 2023

Monday, September 4, 2023

Business

Maine cannabis regulators consider new rules to expand consumer access 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Erosion on Chebeague Island seen as warning to other coastal communities 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cool, wet summer yields Portland’s hottest July and ‘the best’ sunflowers. What gives? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Summer of 2023 shatters weather records in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Letter to the editor: Op-ed opposed EVs on shaky grounds 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine forestry companies granted state funds despite environmental violations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Bar Guide: In Portland’s West End, a neighborhood spot with world-class cocktails 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Eat & Run: The fried chicken sandwiches at Black Salt go down easy 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Maine workers will be eligible for overtime pay under a new Biden rule 🏛 Maine Beacon

Happy Labor Day amid caution and uncertainty 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Commentary: For environmental and racial justice, listen to the voice of labor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine union membership is on the decline 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine state workers rally for increased wages 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Imposing cliffs, majestic rockbound shoreline highlight Campobello surf and turf trip 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Partridge Pond and Ducktail Pond Loop (Amherst, ME) 🏛 Hiking in Maine

Public Safety

Portland man presumed to have drowned in Sebago Lake 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

Sea Dogs Prove to be Double Trouble in 8-3 Win Over Somerset | Sea Dogs 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Things to Do: Maine Lighthouse Day and Porchfest punctuate the weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Face the Music: Fresh off Newport Folk Festival, Dan Blakeslee releases ‘Road Hymns’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Live Music Lineup: Hear tunes from Scotland, Ireland and 18th century France this week 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine theaters put lots of laughs in their lineups this season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Contra Dance - September 10th 🏛 Reddit

Get ready: Fair season in Maine is ramping up - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vacationland

Maine businesses expect strong finish to summer tourism season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

More than 1 million travelers expected on Maine Turnpike over Labor Day weekend 🏛 Bangor Daily News