Morning Links - Thursday, December 7, 2023

Education

Portland Public Schools inaugurates new board members πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Work on Portland Public School's five-year plan now in new phase πŸ› WGME

Portland superintendent says district is transitioning to new payroll system πŸ› WGME

Thousands of Mainers to receive student debt relief after flaws in the system discovered πŸ› Maine Public

History

New book chronicles Maine's old-time rock and roll history πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Guns

One of two remaining patients injured in the Lewiston shooting was discharged from the hospital πŸ› Maine Public

Another Lewiston shooting victim discharged from hospital πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Another Lewiston mass shooting victim released from hospital πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston mass shooting survivor released from hospital after 6 weeks πŸ› WGME

Letter to the editor : Gun rights contradict unalienable rights of Americans πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Woodford Street shooting victim 1st to testify in murder trial of accused gunman πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Fired golf pro settles age-discrimination lawsuit against Cumberland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Outdoos

These hikers encountered an icy surprise summiting this Maine mountain πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Poltics

South Portland council sets November 2024 vote to fill vacant seat in Legislature πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Westbrook's Mayor will never run for public office again - YouTube - WMTW-TV

NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Video Forecast - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

State

Maine's high court hears case over lawmakers' access to child welfare records πŸ› Maine Public

Things to Do

Where to go ice skating in southern and central Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

"Sparkle-Jingle" With the Maine Gay Men's Chorus This Weekend at South Portland High School πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Unhoused

Our View: State should answer shelters’ calls for financial help πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine shelters could face closure as desperate need for funding continues to mount - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine