Morning Links - Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Arts

Musician Ben Cosgrove releases new album 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Asylum Seekers

Maine prepares for influx of refugees in coming fiscal year 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

The Downs to break ground on new town center at former racetrack 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for new town center at The Downs in Scarborough 🏛 WGME

Portland company enters deal with Shell to generate renewable energy from Mississippi River currents 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Governor Janet Mills announces new initiative to increase domestic trade for Maine Made products - YouTube - WMTW-TV

City

Portland's 'hermits on acid' signs are a mystery — and that's the fun 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Abyssinian Meeting House Advances with Funding Sponsored by Congresswoman Pingree Last Year 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Elections

Letter to the editor: Election road signs contribute nothing to Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Letter to the editor: Stop heavy metal mining near Mount Katahdin 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection is considering clean car rules 🏛 Maine Public

Maine EPA board votes in favor of potential CA emission standards 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

York Sewer District sues manufacturers, chemical companies over PFAS contamination 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

Other Side Deli Closed 🏛 Portland Food Map

Healthcare

New law expanding abortion access in Maine goes into effect Wednesday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Powerful personal accounts protected and expanded access to abortion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New laws help Maine women, families and medical providers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Portland Planning Board approves Bayside affordable housing plan 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland's planning board approves new project for more than 200 affordable housing units 🏛 WGME

Westbrook to see almost 190 new mixed-income housing units 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Groundbreaking held for new mixed-income community in Westbrook 🏛 WGME

New law hopes to keep investors out of Maine’s mobile home parks 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Labor

Maine's prospects for job growth stunted by low unemployment, workforce shortage 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors

Maine increases agent fees for ATV and snowmobile registrations 🏛 WGME

Students capture, identify, and study ticks in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

The black bear jitters 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Wildlife officials warn of chronic wasting disease in deer ahead of hunting season - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Letter to the editor: Justin Costa can be a unifying force as mayor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Public referendums on power have an eventful history in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What's on Maine's 2023 ballot? Question 6, explained - YouTube - Maine Public

Maine among coalition of states suing Meta for addicting children to social media 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Ethics Commission to hold meeting regarding Senate President Troy Jackson's housing situation 🏛 WGME

State

Maine to receive $38 million in low-income heating aid 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Many families to get a break on winter heating costs but uncertainties persist 🏛 Associated Press

What you need to know about Maine’s expanded ‘move over’ law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hundreds of new laws take effect in Maine Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine awarded $38M in LIHEAP funds 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

Maine Things To Do | Oct. 24-31 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The Live Music Guide: October 25th – 31st, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Halloweekend Guide: October 27th - 29th, 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

Unhoused

Letter to the editor: Are city officials really focused on solving homelessness? 🏛 Portland Press Herald