Morning Links - Friday, September 22, 2023

Friday, September 22, 2023

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My First Speakeasy Experience in Portland Was an Untouchable 🏛 WJBQ

Best tailor in the Portland area? 🏛 Reddit

City

City Employee Fired Amid Controversy Over Reason for Dismissal From Leadership Post 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

New park opens in Portland's North Deering neighborhood - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Letter to the editor: Portland cruise visitor plan beggars belief 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'Port share promise' from Cruise Maine looks to increase comfort during tourist season 🏛 WMTW

Climate Emergency

Maine is lagging in its heat pump goal for low-income homes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Seaweed could be added to Maine’s blue carbon stock 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Hospice of Southern Maine presents Twilight in the Park community luminaria event at Deering Oaks 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mainers to gather this weekend for suicide prevention walks 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

For This Maine Meteorologist, There’s Always a Chance of Giant Pumpkins 🏛 Down East

Education

Portland schools implement Wabanaki studies curriculum 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

community colleges dealing with increased demand of student housing - YouTube - WMTW-TV

UMaine partners with UMass on indigenous knowledge center 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

Commentary: State advisory group reached no consensus on Maine offshore wind port site 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

5th Anniversary of Cider Club 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine Lobster Week - Restaurants | September 24-30 🏛 Maine Lobster Week

History

Forgotten documentary shows Maine-Canada border life in 1982 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

What hunters need to know to bag a Maine turkey this fall 🏛 Bangor Daily News

How to pack for the Appalachian Trail | Borealis - YouTube - Maine Public

Togue Derby anglers post record hauls 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Photography

Waterville police rescue skunk with cup stuck on its head - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Commentary: ‘No’ to Pine Tree Power will not leave Maine with the status quo 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine's Power Struggle - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine's Power Struggle: Everything you need to know about Question 3 - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Public Safety

Maine National Guard helps Katahdin hiker with broken ankle 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine National Guard helicopter assists in rescue of injured hiker on Mount Katahdin 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Get ready: Damariscotta Pumpkinfest will be here soon! - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

RTP of Maine unveils new services for Windham 🏛 The Windham Eagle