Afternoon Links - Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Asylum Seekers

Maine formally requests waiver to let asylum seekers join the workforce 🏛 Associated Press

Asylum seekers could join Maine workforce if waiver granted 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Maine faces stunted prospects for job growth 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Healthcare

New law expanding abortion access in Maine now in effect 🏛 WGME

Abortion care later in pregnancy is now legal in Maine 🏛 Maine Beacon

Labor

One-third of Maine workers are struggling to make ends meet, report says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Episode Three | Borealis - YouTube - Maine Public

Politics

Opinion: Why I am voting for Pious Ali for Portland Mayor 🏛 Maine Beacon

NRCM Voter Guide 2023 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Question 4 is the wrong way to ensure a right to repair 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Have questions about the statewide referendums on the ballot? Let us explain them. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Troy Jackson won’t face ethics probe over Republican residency complaints 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Panel drops ethics complaint about Maine Senate president 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine commission clears Senate President Troy Jackson in ethics case over residency rules 🏛 Maine Public

Things to Do

Tom Papa at State Theatre | Thu, April 4, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Grace Potter at State Theatre | Fri, January 19, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Kitchen Dwellers at State Theatre | Sat, March 23, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Blind Pilot at State Theatre | Wed, November 29, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Lucius at State Theatre | Thu, February 1, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Silversun Pickups at State Theatre | Sat, March 9, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Styles P at State Theatre | Fri, December 15, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at State Theatre | Tue, February 20, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Get The Led Out at State Theatre | Fri, January 26, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Emily King at Portland House of Music and Events | Wed, December 13, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Vacationland

Acadia National Park named one of the top 12 winter destinations by Travel + Leisure 🏛 WGME