Morning Links - Monday, September 18, 2023

Business

Changes are coming to Maine’s $300 million medical cannabis industry πŸ› Portland Press Herald

As Maine celebrates its apple harvest, growers say the rainy summer made for a good haul πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

Tattoo Shop Recommendation πŸ› Reddit

City

It’s Time to End Zoom Comments πŸ› The Portland Townsman

Letter to the editor: Old Port should make improvements to public space πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Commentary: The Legislature is stepping up to meet Maine students’ needs, but our work isn’t done πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Maine delays start of 1st-in-nation PFAS law πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Matcha Mood Opened πŸ› Portland Food Map

Eat & Run: Paninis are just part of the attraction at Magno Terra Cafe πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Bar Guide: Henry’s both preserves and elevates beloved Old Port pub πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Glimpses. 193 Concord Street πŸ› Portland House Stories

Media

Media’s political divide plays out in Maine πŸ› Semafor

Outdoors

Hunters can buy Maine antlerless deer permits on Tuesday πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Lee floods coastal roads in Nova Scotia, Canada πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Governor Mills suspends state of emergency from Lee πŸ› WMTW

Bar Harbor whale watch vessel runs aground - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Cheers for storm crews at Maine seafood restaurant Saturday night - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Downed tree causes problem in Scarborough during nor'easter - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Report from eastern Maine after nor'easter rolls through - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sunday morning report from Bar Harbor after storm rolls through - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Sea Dogs Score Franchise Record 24 Runs in Season Finale | Sea Dogs πŸ› Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Things to Do: Horror and comedy films, Monty Python merriment, and a nature walk πŸ› Portland Press Herald

There’s lots of horsing around at Maine’s fall fairs – and many other animals to see πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Face the Music: A decade later, Lady Lamb to play debut album at the State πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Live Music Lineup: Folk rock, modern chamber and Celtic tunes this weekend πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Portland promised to store personal items from encampment sweeps. But nothing is in storage. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Stop the sweeping of homeless camps πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Bright and bold or more diluted hues? Foliage experts predict a pretty display, either way πŸ› Portland Press Herald