Afternoon Links - Monday, September 25, 2023

City

Maine's Biggest City Advances Proposal To Decriminalize Psychedelic Plants And Fungi πŸ› Marijuana Moment

COVID-19

COVID hospitalizations in Maine continue to remain elevated πŸ› Maine Public

Education

UMaine wants to lure people back to school to finish college degrees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Electric buses are now helping to transport people around Acadia National Park πŸ› Maine Public

Food and Drink

Upcoming Events πŸ› Portland Food Map

Maine Menu: Oak & Ember - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Healthcare

First public hearing for Maine’s new Office of Affordable Health Care πŸ› Maine Beacon

Outdoors

Donnell Pond offers perfect surf-and-turf outings πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: The Maine woods are a treasure to protect πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Politics

Austin Theriault enters race to challenge Jared Golden in 2024 πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Former NASCAR driver seeks to outpace Jared Golden πŸ› Portland Press Herald

WIC benefits are under threat for Maine families πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: September 29th - October 1st, 2023 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Vacationland

Looking for fall foliage info? Leave it to us. πŸ› Bangor Daily News