Morning Links - Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Climate Emergency

Sustainability Series: The Great Transition - YouTube - Portland Public Library

Future of Maine's natural wildlife at risk because of climate change - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Community squash club set to expand in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Aroostook Renewable Gateway can deliver low-cost power in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Canadian company seeking approval to build zinc mine in northern Maine 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

When Pigs Fly Breads closes Freeport store to relocate to Portland 🏛 WGME

History

Restoration of Wood Island Life Saving Station nears completion - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

Commentary: We can create housing while protecting what we love about Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Senior housing could become even more scarce 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Attorneys identify 4 more people without court-appointed counsel in statewide petition for release 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

How to identify a bird that’s 5 miles away 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A thrilling hunt for birds just outside of Portland 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Portland’s homelessness crisis poses serious challenges for mayoral hopefuls 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Candidates for Portland’s at-large council seat see homelessness as top priority 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Who do you trust on the Pine Tree Power question? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Pine Tree Power critics say a state public electric utility is risky. Supporters look to Nebraska 🏛 Maine Public

Letter to the editor: Too much uncertainty with Pine Tree Power 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Question 8 is complicated, but a ‘yes’ vote should be easy 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State

Lawmakers push for additional help for Americans struggling to make ends meet - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Critics: Maine misses the point on nation’s highest child abuse rates 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Abused Maine children being failed by family services twice as often as other states, report finds 🏛 WGME

Unhoused

Portland City Council again shoots down proposal to expand shelter capacity 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council rejects emergency homeless shelter expansion amid rising tent count, looming cold weather 🏛 WGME

Portland City Council votes down emergency shelter beds again - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Portland City Council reconsidering proposal to add 50 more shelter beds - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Dysfunctional City Council Fails to Agree on Homeless Solution This Evening 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Biddeford city councilor blames homeless encampment for canceled Halloween event in Mechanics Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Board game 🏛 Bangor Daily News