Morning Links - Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Arts

Isaiah Bennett, Adrian Bean share new music on 207 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Portland group secures more than $2 million for asylum seeker scholarships 🏛 Maine Public

How an Angolan family found a new home and hope in Sanford, Maine 🏛 Seacoastonline

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Fisherman seen reeling in shark from Old Orchard Beach, pulling it back out to sea - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Business

Apple farmers brace for inland impacts from Hurricane Lee 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Thomas College professor to host cybersecurity conference in South Portland this October 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Buy Local

Best record stores in Portland? 🏛 Reddit

These New Maine Shops Are Part of a Growing Houseplant Trend 🏛 Down East

City

Portland’s clean elections program off to rocky start 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland to revisit a plan that would redesign one of the city's busiest corridors 🏛 Maine Public

COVID-19

New COVID-19 vaccines are on the way. When will they be available and who should get them? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Letter to the editor: UMaine System has been transparent as possible 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Commentary: Much thought led to recommending Sears Island for offshore wind port 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

The Wrap: Portland chefs and restaurateurs win awards; Maine wine shops among country’s best 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How Eventide Oyster Co. Makes Its Brown-Butter Lobster Rolls 🏛 Robb Report

Healthcare

Maine Medical Association says healthcare system needs overhaul 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Commentary: We must continue to strengthen mental health services for Maine’s kids 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Cold Case: Her body was found in 1985 in Portland, but her murder remains unsolved - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

Conference addresses short-term vacation rentals in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A detailed look at housing data throughout Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'Golden handcuffs': Maine homeowners struggle to downsize or upsize in current market - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter to the editor: Leave South Portland’s Bug Light Park in peace 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Man convicted in Portland 2011 murder sentenced to 30 years 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Our View: Settlement should be used to repair damage from opioid addiction 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Tips to prepare for fall hiking in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nyle Sockbeson's Appalachian Trail Journey | Borealis - YouTube - Maine Public

Photography

Watch these 2 big cats prowling the Maine coast 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

South Portland bar manager arrested in drug sting   🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Maine media organizations oppose foreign electioneering ban, citing enforcement concerns 🏛 Maine Public

ME Office of Public Advocate issues fact sheet on Pine Tree Power 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson postpones visit to Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Weather service doubles balloon launches ahead of Hurricane Lee 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hurricane Lee heading for Maine: Potential for power outages, coastal flooding and heavy rain increasing 🏛 WGME

Hurricane Lee: Latest track toward Maine with impacts - YouTube - WMTW-TV

All eyes remain on Lee this morning as its turned north now - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Tracking Hurricane Lee - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Sports

USM Esports Team Gears Up For The Coming Season 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Things to Do

Maine Things To Do | Sept. 12-18 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Digable Planets at State Theatre | Thu, September 14, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Donna the Buffalo at Portland House of Music and Events | Fri, September 15, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Pat Metheny at State Theatre | Sat, September 16, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Bailen at Portland House of Music and Events | Sat, September 16, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Demetri Martin at State Theatre | Sun, September 17, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Gov't Mule at State Theatre | Tue, September 19, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

John Cusack at State Theatre | Thu, January 11, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

The Fogcutters Superfantastic Christmas Extravaganza! at State Theatre | Sat, December 16, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

The Mallett Brothers Band at State Theatre | Sat, December 2, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Fantastic Cat at Portland House of Music and Events | Sun, November 19, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

From Ashes To New at State Theatre | Tue, November 21, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Alexandra Kay at State Theatre | Tue, November 7, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Adam Ezra Group at Portland House of Music and Events | Sun, October 15, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Sammy Rae & The Friends on tour to support new album 🏛 Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Unhoused

Stop the Sweeps Rally: House Everyone Now! - Rally at City Hall on 9/15 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Utilities

Mainers invited to voice opinions on proposed Unitil rate hike at public hearing 🏛 WGME