Afternoon Links - Monday, September 18, 2023

Monday, September 18, 2023

Arts

Theater review: The wacky world of ‘Spamlot’ takes the stage in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Casco Bay High School threat leads to school evacuation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Casco Bay High School evacuated after police receive text about active shooter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Maine's drinking water program detects uptick in E. coli contamination this year 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Upcoming Events 🏛 Portland Food Map

Justice

Maine Attorney General argues state law on child sex abuse is constitutional 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Union organizing is way up — but it’s not rising as fast as non-union job creation 🏛 Maine Beacon

Nazis

It is dangerous to tolerate the intolerance of hate groups 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Kayakers will find thrills and history while visiting Thrumcap Island 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Janet Mills lifts Lee emergency as state assesses damage 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills lifts state of emergency from Lee as officials begin sizing up damages 🏛 Maine Public

Ken's Place Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough sees magical night 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

OLS Presents: Micromassé at Congress Square Park 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Melissa Ferrick 🏛 One Longfellow Square

USM Student Jazz Combo Night 🏛 One Longfellow Square

The Portland Jazz Orchestra "Rat Pack" Show w/ guest vocalist Chris Humphrey 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Pirate Sea Shanty Singalong feat. The Shank Painters 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Pet Semetary (1989) 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Silent Movie Sunday: "The Cat and the Canary" 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Tender Table 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Unhoused

City Council to Hold Second Workshop on Encampment Policy 9/26 🏛 Munjoy Hill News