Morning Links - Sunday, December 24, 2023

Sunday, December 24, 2023

City

Letter to the editor: Taxpayer money doesn’t belong in Hadlock expansion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Farmers' Market helping to support small business through winter months - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

New subsidies in 2024 could boost already-prevalent heat pumps in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

As Maine recovers from storm, power outages fall below 3,500 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our View: Disaster preparedness must become a policy priority 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Thousands in Maine still powerless days before Christmas due to severe storm damage 🏛 WGME

Education

Opinion: Free community college has created a new wave of Maine students 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know. 🏛 Associated Press

Holidays

Heavy metal-themed Santa Claus collects donations for Preble Street - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fishermen look to give back with warm chowder for Christmas - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

Letter to the editor: Building contractors should be licensed 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Retired Portland police officer sentenced for falsifying machine gun application 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Maine land trusts using grant funds to upgrade trail systems around the state 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Yesterday's Walk at Sand Beach, Mount Desert Island 🏛 Reddit

on 302 on 12/23 🏛 Reddit

A few photos from the days after the storm. Taken at the Great Falls in Auburn. 🏛 Reddit

Police

Video released of Portland deadly police shooting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine