Morning Links - Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Asylum Seekers

Commentary: Above all, Maine needs welcoming communities 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Shark released after being caught on line in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

Haddock catch limits have been raised for Maine fishermen, but are still down over previous years 🏛 Maine Public

City

Portland Council hears update on Franklin Street redesign 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Questionable reasoning on old Children’s Museum 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Thomas Street Church is being sold off. 🏛 Reddit

Community

Maine rescue leaders say it’s raining cats and cats, with shelters full and colonies growing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

School districts grapple with vaping in high schools 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Teacher of the Year: Meet the four 2024 finalists 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Healthcare

Maine Medical Association says healthcare system needs overhaul 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Group representing Maine doctors urges lawmakers, governor to adopt universal health care 🏛 Maine Public

Commentary: More and more, acupuncture complements other health care 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Nazis

Antisemitic 9/11 flyers appear in Portland on anniversary of attacks 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Man seen distributing anti-Semitic flyers in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. 🏛 Reddit

Labor

Maine and state workers are hundreds of millions apart in fraught contract talks 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mills administration seeks a mediator to resolve contract dispute with state workers 🏛 Maine Public

Mills administration seeks mediator to resolve contract dispute with state workers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State Requests Mediation to Advance Contract Negotiations with MSEA-SEIU 🏛 State of Maine

Acadia jobs go unfilled due to labor and housing challenges 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Staples accused of firing employee for trying to form union 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Good weather makes a scenic paddle around Campobello 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Where you can learn to hunt in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

With Lee’s path still uncertain, so is expected impact on Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Coastal communities prepare as Hurricane Lee heads toward Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine in Hurricane Lee's Forecast Cone: The latest update - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Here's how you can prepare for Hurricane Lee - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

New Tai Chi for Arthritis by Portland Parks 🏛 The West End News

Transportation

METRO Fare Deal Discount Ends September 30th 🏛 The West End News