Morning Links - Saturday November 18, 2023
Saturday, November 18, 2023Business
Maine's 1st Costco is finally open π Bangor Daily News
Environment
Unity adopts moratorium on high-voltage power lines as it codifies opposition to power corridor π Portland Press Herald
UMaine professor builds tool to 'address the PFAS crisis faster' π WCSH News Center Maine
Maine consumer advocate backs ban of natural gas construction π WMTW
Gambling
Betting tops $1 million a day during rollout of sports gambling in Maine π Maine Public
Guns
Commission investigating Lewiston shootings moves meeting location π Portland Press Herald
Maine lawmakerβs proposal reflects national debate about gun-free zones, but faces strong opposition π Portland Press Herald
Letter to the editor: We need better from Augusta on guns π Portland Press Herald
Letter to the editor: Bring in background checks, waiting periods, permits π Portland Press Herald
Ruger investors press CEO about potential profit surge after Lewiston mass shooting π Bangor Daily News
Fear of guns blurs our conversations about policy π Bangor Daily News
Proposed Maine Legislation Could Change State Gun Laws π Government Technology
Health Care
Health insurers have been breaking state laws for years π The Maine Monitor
Labor
Maine could end 2023 with the lowest annual unemployment rate in its history π Portland Press Herald
There are more jobs in Maine now than ever before π WMTW
Outdoors
The color orange isnβt just for hunters π Bangor Daily News
Add these 5 hikes to your list of places where hunting isnβt allowed π Bangor Daily News
Politics
Rally at Congresswoman Pingree's Office Calls for her to Support Ceasefire by Israel π Munjoy Hill News
CMP's CEO talks shop after Maine voters reject Question 3 π WCSH News Center Maine
Maineβs electric companies must be held accountable π Bangor Daily News
Commentary: Maineβs congressional delegation must call for ceasefire in Gaza π Portland Press Herald
Donald Trump is the 1st candidate to submit signatures for Maine's 2024 ballot π Bangor Daily News
Photography
Ogunquit beach today π Reddit
Sunset at Schoodic Point last night π Reddit
Sports
Maine Celtics: November Roundup π Portland Old Port
Things to Do
Tree lightings, parades and more: ring in the holidays in Maine π WMTW
Unhoused
Hepatitis A outbreak spreads in Portlandβs homeless population π Portland Press Herald