Morning Links - Friday, November 17, 2023

Friday, November 17, 2023

Arts

Maine Native Nick Prato, released his first CD 'All The Space' 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

New chamber of commerce president envisions future of ME business 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Climate Emergency

Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah speaks on climate change, public health - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Maine receives $8 million to aid preschool access for low-income families 🏛 WGME

Elections

Letter to the editor: We shouldn’t tolerate illegal road signs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Scientists report high level of whale activity off Maine coast this fall 🏛 Maine Public

Maine lawmakers to consider banning eminent domain for Aroostook wind project 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Presumpscot Regional Land Trust hires new executive director 🏛 The Windham Eagle

New England Aquarium shares photos of high-level right whale activity off Maine coast - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Jerome's Sports Bar 🏛 Portland Food Map

Sports bar Jerome’s to take over The Snug’s spot on Congress Street 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Off Track Pizza on Exchange 🏛 Portland Food Map

The Abbey Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar in Brunswick 🏛 Portland Food Map

Guns

Physicians speak up about gun violence as Maine grieves from mass shootings 🏛 Maine Public

Ruger investors press CEO on potential for profit surge in wake of Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Community Foundation raises $1.8 million for Lewsiton Victims & Families Fund 🏛 The West End News

Weak laws and information sharing gaps may have contributed toLewiston shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Healthcare

Maine hospital partners with Dana Farber Cancer Institute 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Trains on Commercial Street 1980 & 2023 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Letter to the editor: Many landlords are simply neighbors providing housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

State workers deliver over 1,100 letters to Mills demanding competitive pay 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine state workers deliver letters seeking better pay, conditions amid contract negotiations - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

Coyote trapping in Cape Elizabeth raises ethical questions among residents 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

November’s Moon over Long Lake, Harrison, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Good evening Maine! 🏛 Reddit

Maine photographer took portraits of more than 100 dogs for book 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Rally at Pingree's Portland Office Friday, November 17 to Urge Her Support for Ceasefire 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Things to Do

In photos: Gardens Aglow opens for the season, shining bright in Boothbay 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Portland mayor-elect discusses encampment proposal ahead of vote 🏛 WMTW

Lawmakers will take up bills to increase shelter funding, but won’t ban encampment sweeps 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Whoops

Person drives stolen car into Casco Bay, rescued by lobsterman 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lobsterman pulls person from submerged car in Casco Bay, police say 🏛 WGME

Lobsterman pulls driver from vehicle that ended up in the ocean 🏛 WMTW

Portland Fire and Police Perform Life Saving Actions Responding to a Vehicle in Water off E. Prom Reported Stolen Earlier in the Day 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Person drives vehicle off boat launch into ocean at Portland's East End Beach - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Man pulled from car in the water in Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV