Morning Links - Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Arts

5 new Maine books to creep you out this fall 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

Thanks in part to Maine's Aerospace Industry, NASA's OSIRIS-REx samples safely land on Earth 🏛 Maine Public

City

In Portland’s version of Mass. and Cass, efforts to sweep away homelessness are being challenged 🏛 Boston Globe

City Council recommends changes to Portland’s Civilian Police Review Board 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Pathways to Progress - Episode 16 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Climate Emergency

This Maine-based nonprofit is fighting climate change with conservation - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Common Ground Country Fair draws more than 64,100 to Unity over weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dempsey Challenge on track to reach fundraising goal this year - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

COVID-19

Severe cases of COVID-19 in Maine on the rise - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Agencies launch effort to promote vaccinations with supplies of new COVID shot limited 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Here's how to order free COVID test kits - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Thousands in COVID funding for child care facilities expires end of month - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Downeast rocket launch site promises industry boom, worrying environmentalists - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Cumberland’s Siblings Bakery Marries Flower Power and Flour Power 🏛 Down East

Mainers share how they celebrate National Lobster Day - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

Commentary: Too many lives are lost to gun violence. That’s a fact, not a fear tactic. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

This Mainer just published his first book. He's 95 years old. 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Nazis

Maine Public Meetings Struggle to Stop Hate on Zoom 🏛 Government Technology

Outdoors

Couple married for 54 years shares a successful Maine moose hunt 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine loon with injured leg rescued in South Portland 🏛 WGME

Photography

Big buck stares down an intruder in trail camera photo 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Portland police warn of Bitcoin scam - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Justin Costa, who is running for mayor of Portland, has always wanted to be a politician in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Why is Maine’s governor opposed to Pine Tree Power? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Linnell’s qualities will enrich Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Jared Golden should listen to those dealing with high college costs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Former NASCAR driver enters race to dethrone Jared Golden in Maine's 2nd District 🏛 Maine Public

Ex-NASCAR driver Austin Theriault running to unseat Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Wardens rescue teenager who fell 60 feet down Tumbledown Mountain 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Game wardens rescue teen injured in fall on Tumbledown Mountain 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Some Mainers could be entitled to tax relief amid Hurricane Lee damage - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Bingo Mondays at the VFW Hall on Woodford's Corner 🏛 Reddit

Stop by October 8th! 🏛 Reddit

Tickets now on sale for Boothbay's Gardens Aglow - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vacationland

Ingrained in state culture, beloved atlases are a must for Mainers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A Message for Portland from a Cruise Ship Passenger About Lacking Amenities 🏛 Munjoy Hill News