Morning Links - Thursday, October 12, 2023

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Arts

10 Historic Architects Who Profoundly Shaped the Way Maine Looks 🏛 Down East

Actor Tony Shalhoub to oversee groundbreaking ceremony of USM's $63 million arts center 🏛 WGME

City

A Wasted Opportunity – Portland’s LD2003 Response 🏛 The Portland Townsman

Community

Adorable puppies need homes - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Food and Drink

Recent Closings: Banded Brewing Co. Announces Closing of Portland Location 🏛 Portland Old Port

Banded Closing in Bayside 🏛 Portland Food Map

FoodTech Maine Program 🏛 Portland Food Map

Healthcare

Protesters criticize health insurance companies for denying claims 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Protestors criticize health insurance companies for claim denials - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

New plans for Portland's Time and Temperature building call for apartments, hotel and retail space 🏛 Maine Public

Time and Temperature Building shifts gears again 🏛 Portland Press Herald

509 Forest Avenue Files for Redevelopment to Condominiums 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

South Portland Housing Authority unveils new housing complex 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The big ideas from Mainelawmakers to ease the housing crisis 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine's housing crisis: Rising home values, limited affordable options spark concern among residents 🏛 WGME

Justice

Commission endorses statewide public defender network for Maine 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Agency submits $8.9 million proposal to create public defender offices across state 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

What it means when you see purple paint on a tree 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Mark Dion running to become Portland’s next mayor - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Commentary: Pine Tree Power provides a path to a cleaner, more resilient Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Looking to address energy costs in next legislative session 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Vote yes on Question 6 to print Maine Constitution in full 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine politicians denounce Portland rally against ‘Israeli apartheid’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mainers gather to show support for Israel, Palestine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Hundreds attend solidarity vigil for Israel in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

vigil for Israel in portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Portland Jazz Orchestra Holiday Show with “Jazzy Jingle & Mingle” Reception Option 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Bert Kreischer: TOPS OFF WORLD TOUR 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Live music around ME you won’t want to miss 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Unhoused

'It's heartbreaking:' Maine lawmakers introduce bills aimed at protecting homeless encampments 🏛 WGME

Maine Voices: ‘Sweeping’ encampments makes sick and unhoused Portlanders even more vulnerable 🏛 Portland Press Herald