Morning Links - Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Buy Local

Why some Portland, Maine restaurants are closing their doors 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mellen St Market closing on Wednesday?! 🏛 Reddit

City

Portland City Council passes hotel fee proposal at meeting disrupted by hate speech 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Press Herald, UNE to host 2023 Portland mayoral debate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

First Debate of the 2023 Mayoral Election in Portland on 9/20 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

North Deering Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for 9/21 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Community

Toy fund gears up for another season of holiday giving 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Casco Bay High School evacuated after active shooter threat  🏛 Bangor Daily News

Threats to two Maine schools determined to be hoaxes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Students safe after threats to schools in Portland, Topsham - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Some Maine community colleges look to local hotels to house students as on-campus dorms fill up 🏛 Maine Public

Critical race theory is needed to counter hate groups 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Commentary: The Kathadin region is no place for a large mining operation 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Effort to save right whales gets $82 million federal grant 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gambling

Maine again pushes gaming limits that irked veterans clubs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Judge says criminal proceedings against South Portland teen will remain open 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine AG backs removing time limit to prosecute child sex abuse 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Letter to the editor: CMP is on a PR offensive 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Support Pine Tree Power, support shift to renewables 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power can prioritize renewables 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Beware the sweeping promises of Pine Tree Power 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Poverty

SNAP benefits, more at risk as 2023 Farm Bill nears expiration 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

Lee reminded us there are worse things than being overprepared 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: September 22nd - 24th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

Transportation

Downeaster could see fare hikes of up to $6 for an individual ticket 🏛 Maine Public

Vacationland

Acadia National Park's fall foliage is peaking later in a warming climate, research finds 🏛 Maine Public