Morning Links - Thursday, October 26, 2023

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Asylum Seekers

Maine asks federal government for waiver to allow asylum seekers to work 🏛 WGME

Why Maine's rush to get asylum seekers employed won't work 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

Scarborough breaks ground on town center redevelopment at former racetrack 🏛 Maine Public

Construction on Maine's first Costco nearly done 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

Maine feels the heat: Fall average temperatures on the rise since 1970 🏛 WGME

Community

Cat found on Forest Ave near Hocks Street 🏛 Reddit

Environment

Letter to the editor: Juniper Ridge landfill is an accident waiting to happen 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers weigh bill that would cap water extractions 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

MaineDOT to decide location for new $500 million wind port plan 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Honestly, f**k cruise ships. 🏛 Reddit

Food and Drink

The Weekly Food Report: Latest in Portland Maine's Culinary Scene 🏛 Portland Old Port

Guns

PHOTOS: Mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine 🏛 CNN

The latest on Lewiston mass shootings 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Our live updates on the deadly Lewiston shootings 🏛 Portland Press Herald

At least 16 dead, dozens more wounded in Lewiston shootings 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston, Maine: Police respond to mass shooting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Report: At least 16 dead in Lewiston mass shootings, person of interest sought 🏛 WGME

Lewiston, Maine mass shooting leaves 15 dead, 50 injured 🏛 New England Cable News

'This Is Unacceptable': As Many as 20 Reported Dead, Dozens Wounded in Maine Mass Shooting 🏛 Common Dreams

Video At least 20 believed to be dead, dozens injured in mass shooting in Maine 🏛 ABC News

Video Maine mass shooting leaves at least 20 dead, manhunt underway 🏛 ABC News

Video Maine mass shooting, at least 20 believed dead, person of interest at large 🏛 ABC News

Video At least 16 dead amid mass shooting in Maine 🏛 ABC News

Lewiston, Maine, shootings live updates: Gunman kills at least 15; manhunt launched 🏛 NBC News

At least 15 killed, up to 50 injured in shootings in Lewiston, Maine 🏛 NBC News

Full Special Report: At least 22 dead after active shooting incident in Maine 🏛 NBC News

Watch live: At least 15 to 20 dead, dozens injured in Maine shootings 🏛 NBC News

At least 22 dead after multiple shootings in Lewiston, Maine 🏛 NBC News

Active shooter situation reported in Lewiston, Maine 🏛 NBC News

At least 20 dead in mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine; manhunt for gunman - CBS Pittsburgh 🏛 CBS News

Live updates: Lewiston, Maine, mass shootings, Robert Card identified as person of interest 🏛 CNN

At least 16 people dead after multiple shootings, sources say, as manhunt is underway 🏛 CNN

Death toll expected to rise in Maine shooting as police hunt for 'person of interest' and residents - YouTube - Associated Press

Mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Mass casualty' event: Lewiston active shooter investigation ongoing - YouTube - WMTW-TV

At least 16 dead, dozens more injured in Lewiston mass shooting event - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Shooting locations in Lewiston about 4 miles apart - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Maine mass shooting locations - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine mass shooting in Lewiston | This is what we know - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Report: At least 16 dead in mass shootings in Maine, person of interest sought - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Active situation involving 2 scenes in Lewiston; Shelter-in-place order issued - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Who is Robert Card? Authorities searching for person of interest in connection with Lewiston mass shootings 🏛 WGME

Video Massive manhunt continues after mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine 🏛 ABC News

VIDEO: Lewiston, Maine mass shooting gunman analysis 🏛 New England Cable News

Who is the Lewiston, Maine, active shooter? Person of interest IDed 🏛 New England Cable News

Schemengees reacts to mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine 🏛 New England Cable News

What we know about Robert Card, person of interest in the Lewiston shootings 🏛 NBC News

Report: Police believe they know the identity of Maine shooting suspect 🏛 NBC News

Video: Manhunt underway for person of interest. Here's what we know about him 🏛 CNN

Lewiston, Maine, shootings: At least 16 people dead after multiple shootings, sources say, as manhunt is underway 🏛 CNN

Lewiston mass shooting: Search continues for person of interest - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Manhunt underway in Maine after deadly shootings - YouTube - Reuters

Police search for Robert Card, person of interest in Lewiston, Maine mass shooting - YouTube - Associated Press

Authorities: Vehicle of interest in Maine shooting found - YouTube - Associated Press

Manhunt underway in Maine after deadly shootings - YouTube - Reuters

Police attempt to locate person of interest in Lewiston, Maine shooting - YouTube - Associated Press

AP: Person of interest in Lewiston mass shooting trained by military as firearms instructor - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police identify person of interest in Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Maine mass shooting suspect information - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Man on the run after Lewiston, Maine mass shooting that killed at least 20: NBC confirmed - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Maine active shooting suspect - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Person of interest sought in mass shooting incident in Lewiston - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vehicle of interest in Lewiston shooting found in Lisbon; Police search area - YouTube - WMTW-TV

What stands out in photo of Lewiston, Maine, shooting suspect 🏛 CNN

Large police presence remains in Lisbon, Maine amid ongoing manhunt - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Authorities give latest update on mass shooting, person of interest in Lewiston - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine State Police provide latest updates on mass shooting in Lewiston - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Large police presence in Lisbon following mass shootings in Lewiston - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Hundreds' of officers responding to mass shooting event and search for person of interest - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'It's unreal': Maine communities in lockdown after mass shootings in Lewiston, manhunt underway 🏛 WGME

UPDATES: Manhunt for Lewiston, Maine, active shooter 🏛 New England Cable News

Video captures people running after Lewiston, Maine shootings - YouTube - Associated Press

Shelter in place order expanded amid manhunt for Lewiston mass shooting person of interest - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Reunification center set up in Auburn to help people impacted by Lewiston shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Just tell us': People gather outside hospitals waiting to hear about status of loved ones - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

American Red Cross working with Maine hospitals following Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Schools, day cares close throughout Maine as person of interest in mass shootings remains at large 🏛 Maine Public

Numerous Maine schools closed as manhunt continues following mass shootings in Lewiston 🏛 WGME

Lewiston, Maine schools closed Thursday after mass shooting 🏛 New England Cable News

is portland going to follow in the shelter in place? 🏛 Reddit

Lewiston BMV Branch Will Not Open Thursday 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Some schools, colleges closing amid Lewiston shooting investigation - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Multiple schools, offices plan to close Thursday following mass shooting in Lewiston - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Video Maine mayor speaks with media following mass shooting 🏛 ABC News

Auburn mayor speaks on Lewiston shooting - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Auburn mayor speaks following mass shooting incidents in Lewiston - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston mass shooting leaves Maine leaders ‘horrified’ 🏛 New England Cable News

'My heart is crushed': Schemengees Bar & Grille mourns people killed in Lewiston mass shootings 🏛 WGME

Comments flood in following Lewiston, Maine mass shooting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

‘I know he’s dead’: Father awaits word on son who was inside bar during mass shooting 🏛 New England Cable News

Video Maine mass shooting ‘felt like it lasted a lifetime,’ eyewitness says 🏛 ABC News

Video Man hid in bowling alley machinery to escape from Maine shooting 🏛 ABC News

Eyewitness at Maine bowling alley shooting describes scene 🏛 NBC News

Gun control advocates urge change after Maine mass shooting 🏛 CNN

Maine shooting survivor says he ran down bowling alley and hid behind pins to escape gunman: "I just booked it" 🏛 CBS News

Neighbor describes learning about mass shooting in Lewiston - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Mainer sheltering in place amid search for person of interest in mass shooting speaks - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Father of manager at Schemengees bar, one Lewiston mass shooting location, speaks out - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Bates professor who studies mass shootings comments on Lewiston incident - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

“I can’t even believe someone would do this in Maine”: Police search for gunman after mass shooting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Mainers react to mass shootings in Lewiston - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Witnesses describe chaos as gunfire erupted in Lewiston bowling alley - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Young victim describes shooting at bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Mother asks for prayers after she says son shot 4 times in Lewiston - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Witness describes mass shooting incident in Lewiston, Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Shelter-in-place expands during manhunt for Lewiston mass shooting suspect - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Healthcare

Four laws that increase abortion access in Maine are in effect as of today 🏛 Maine Public

New Maine laws expanding abortion access, gender-affirming care face backlash from conservatives 🏛 WGME

Housing

New law brings more protections to Mainers living in manufactured home communities 🏛 Maine Public

Portland, Maine, Emerges as Top U.S. Luxury Market as Northeast Sees Steady Demand for Homes 🏛 Mansion Global

Justice

Cumberland mother sues Maine health care providers over ‘senseless and completely avoidable’ death of 15-year-old 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Employees at Global fuel terminal in South Portland vote to unionize 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Workers at Coffee By Design form union 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Global South Portland: 8 marine terminal employees are unionizing - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

Maine's deer herd is healthy and historically large going into rifle season 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

State Pier the other day 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter to the editor: Pious Ali for mayor of Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: For City Council, April Fournier has my vote 🏛 Portland Press Herald

If questions 1 and 3 pass, it's '100% likely' Pine Tree Power ends up in court 🏛 Maine Public

Maine utility takeover is heading for defeat, a newpoll says 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Commentary: In debate over Pine Tree Power, utilities should speak for themselves 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Can all of the parties opposed to Pine Tree Power be wrong? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Poverty

Portland will get the vast majorityof new General Assistance money 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Report: 42% of Maine households are struggling to afford basic living expenses 🏛 Maine Public

Report: 42% Maine households struggled to afford basic needs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

State

Having a big campfire? Maine requires a permit now. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

More than 450 laws go into effect in Maine on Wednesday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Fire departments across Maine lack full-time employees amid high demand - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

Maine's ferry service says it needs to boost fare revenues to keep up with rising costs 🏛 Maine Public