Morning Links - Monday, December 18, 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023

Asylum Seekers

This simple federal change can help Maine better support asylum seekers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

Biddeford’s Five Points Shopping Center to become entertainment complex 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

NOVEL Soft Opening Set For Wednesday with Harsh Words for City Permitting Office 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Maine must adopt ambitious clean vehicle policies to protect our historic ski resorts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: I’ve had a positive experience with my electric vehicle 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Reject proposed electric vehicle standards 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Letter to the editor: Pickett Mountain mine would pollute 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mine proposal would be open heart surgery in pristine region 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Officials question if mining company has funds to pull off plans 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

PFAS: Public comment over funds postponed due to weather 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Upcoming Events & NYE List 🏛 Portland Food Map

Eat & Run: Richie Ribeye’s will fill you up, Philly-style 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Read the Maine lawmakers' responses to our survey about the Lewiston shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

170 Maine lawmakers don’t want to talk about the Lewiston massacre 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Health survey finds Maine students are vaping less but mental health struggles remain 🏛 Maine Public

Less than a month left of open enrollment on Maine's insurance marketplace - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Holidays

Christmas carolers hit just the right note in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hundreds come out to view the Portland Parade of Lights on Casco Bay 🏛 FOX 23

Group of paddleboarding Santas making spirits bright on Casco Bay - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland Symphony Orchestra brings holiday cheer through annual 'Magic of Christmas' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

For renters on the edge of eviction, tenants unions are increasingly part of the answer 🏛 Maine Beacon

Vacant homes are key to Maine's housing goals. They're hard to redevelop. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nazis

Maine’s laws make it easier for neo-Nazis to exist in the state 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Jewish temple was searched by police after a bomb threat was called in, Rabbi says 🏛 WABI

Police respond to threats made against Jewish temples in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Photography

Fast Approaching 🏛 Corey Templeton Photography

Maine Eagles Sparring - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Get Your Own Plate! - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Police

Man killed in gunbattle with Portland police 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Man killed in shooting with Portland police 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland police kill armed suspect in assault call, standoff 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Suspect in assault shot, killed by officers on I-295 off-ramp: Portland PD 🏛 WMTW

Portland police arrest man they say repeatedly peered through windows of homes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Ben & Jerry Want to Hold Police Accountable Get the Scoop on Qualified Immunity - YouTube - Maine Challenge

Public Safety

Outages surge across Maine as high winds pummel the state Monday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Closings, Dismissals: Maine schools, offices close early due to storm 🏛 WMTW

Things to Do

Gift of Giving Benefit Bout featuring Ship Wreckers vs. R.I.P. Tides 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Freshie Debut Bout 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain In Light at State Theatre | Thu, August 1, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Rodrigo y Gabriela at State Theatre | Sat, May 4, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Eggy at Portland House of Music and Events | Sat, March 16, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Night 1) at State Theatre | Fri, February 9, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Dave Gutter and the ______ at Portland House of Music and Events | Fri, December 29, 2023 🏛 State Theatre

Last Things 🏛 SPACE

11 ways to brighten up Maine’s darkest days 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Live Music Lineup: Vigorous Tenderness, Low Lily, Broken Men, and Gina Alibrio & The Red Eye Flight Crew 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Face the Music: Hear the holiday tunes Maine musicians released this season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do: Hallmark movie-inspired improv, Disney on Ice, and a solstice walk 🏛 Portland Press Herald