Morning Links - Monday, December 11, 2023

Monday, December 11, 2023

Business

Cheaper Canadian potatoes hurt Maine farmers’ bottom line 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Buy Local

Maine small businesses urge holiday shoppers to buy local 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

George + Leon's Review, Freeport Restaurants 🏛 Portland Food Map

Upcoming Events 🏛 Portland Food Map

Eat & Run: Love a grilled cheese? Try The Continental’s toasty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Where to get a late-night bite in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Thai Restaurant to Take Over Convenience Store in Westbrook 🏛 WCYY

Environment

Lawmakers consider bill to limit water extraction contracts 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s upcoming vote on phasing out gas carsales, explained 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LUPC should reject Wolfden’s mining proposal 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LUPC Meeting Wednesday to Deliberate on Wolfden's Mining Proposal Near Mt. Katahdin - 10am at Jeff's Catering in Brewer 🏛 Reddit

Guns

Maine Calling: Gun Ownership & Safety - YouTube - Maine Public

History

Now, that was some fire !! 🏛 Reddit

Who or what killed Riverton ?? 🏛 Reddit

Holidays

Holiday Dash 5k ignites festive spirit in Portland, raising funds for trail maintenance 🏛 WGME

Westbrook holds first-ever Hanukkah celebration with a menorah lighting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

37th annual "Christmas by the Sea" in Ogunquit - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

Why 'NIMBYs' aren't the biggest obstacle to housingin Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Good morning Maine, I captured this aerial photo of the cliffs in Camden during the last snowfall. 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine law enforcement often lacking with welfare checks 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Student-led march stops outside Angus King's Brunswick home to demand Gaza ceasefire 🏛 Maine Public

Chris Christie files appeal over failure to qualify for Maine primary 🏛 Maine Public

Things to Do

Magic of Christmas Concert Features Best of the Holiday Season 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Face the Music: A bigger Fogcutters Christmas show and a new EP to boot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do: Outdoor films, theater and a pair of holiday events 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Indie Film: A showcase of really (expletive) movies in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Live Music Lineup: A pair of holidays shows and an homage to David Bowie 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Transportation

Notice of Proposed Parking Project Informational Meeting 🏛 Portland International Jetport

Portland jetport plan to cut trees, add surface parking draws opposition 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. Collins announces more than $27M in funding to improve the Downeaster corridor 🏛 FOX 23

Unhoused

Campers below Casco Bay Bridge in Portland must move tents due to safety concerns or be forced to leave 🏛 FOX 23