Morning Links - Saturday, October 21, 2023

COVID-19

COVID vaccine supply still lagging more than a month after rollout πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Crime

Bike Thefts Continue to Rise in Portland Caution Police πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Police: Portland sees around 5 bikes reported stolen each week πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland police issue warning and safety tips amid rising bike thefts πŸ› WGME

Environment

'Crucial' fishing areas excluded from federal offshore wind draft πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

More shuck for your buck: 8 deals on oysters in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Youth deer hunting season in Maine expands to two days, encouraging young hunters' interest πŸ› WGME

Politics

Housing and homelessness are top issues in the Portland mayoral race πŸ› Maine Public

Commentary: The numbers add up to a β€˜yes’ on Pine Tree Power πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Coast Guard classifies cruise ship fire as Major Marine Casualty - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Maine lawmakers push new bills to protect digital data πŸ› WGME

Things to Do

Teton Gravity Research - Legend Has It at State Theatre | Fri, November 3, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Moon Taxi at State Theatre | Mon, November 6, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Alexandra Kay at State Theatre | Tue, November 7, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Granite Backcountry Alliance Film Festival at State Theatre | Wed, November 8, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Lettuce at State Theatre | Thu, November 9, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Warren Miller's All Time at State Theatre | Fri, November 10, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Weakened Friends at Portland House of Music and Events | Fri, November 10, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Jeremy Zucker at State Theatre | Sat, November 11, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Reid Genauer & Assembly of Dust at Sun Tiki Studios | Sat, November 11, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Big Heart Little Stove: A Conversation with Erin French at State Theatre | Thu, November 16, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

A Drag Queen Christmas at State Theatre | Sun, November 19, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Fantastic Cat at Portland House of Music and Events | Sun, November 19, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

From Ashes To New at State Theatre | Tue, November 21, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Mark Normand at State Theatre | Fri, October 20, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Broadway Rave: The Musical Theatre Dance Party at State Theatre | Sat, October 21, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Bruce Cockburn at State Theatre | Mon, October 23, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

The California Honeydrops at State Theatre | Tue, October 24, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

The Disco Biscuits at State Theatre | Thu, October 26, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Matt Andersen at Portland House of Music and Events | Fri, October 27, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Neighbor at State Theatre | Fri, October 27, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

The Great Pumpkin Ball at State Theatre | Sat, October 28, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

Judge John Hodgman at State Theatre | Thu, November 2, 2023 πŸ› State Theatre

John Mulaney & Pete Davidson | Cross Insurance Arena πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Trois-RiviΓ¨res Lions | Cross Insurance Arena πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Adirondack Thunder | Cross Insurance Arena πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

On Tour for The Four featuring 12/OC and Toby McAllister | Cross Insurance Arena πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Trois-RiviΓ¨res Lions | Cross Insurance Arena πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Maine Mariners vs. Adirondack Thunder | Cross Insurance Arena πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Unhoused

Letter to the editor: Encampments should not be swept without viable alternative shelter πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business owners ask city, state to address homelessness emergency πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

Now's the time to visit popular tourist spots in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News