Morning Links - Friday, January 5, 2024

Friday, January 5, 2024

Arts

2023 top local releases at Bull Moose 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Actor John Cusack cancels Portland appearance for second time 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Everon Acquires Maine-Based Portland Safe, Inc. in Second Addition in a Month 🏛 Security Sales & Integration

Cargo volume in Portland Harbor broke records in 2023, but pace of growth is slowing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Home daycare grants offered in Portland, Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's GDP leads all of New England, data reveals - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

New Federal Data Show Maine Leads New England in Economic Growth 🏛 State of Maine

City

Roberto Rodriguez on LD2003: To have change, we need to push against the norms. 🏛 The West End News

City Council Approves Gaza Resolution Calling for Cease-Fire & Release of Hostages 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Public works crews prepare for first major snowfall of season in southern Maine 🏛 WGME

Letter: PMA plan boosts downtown 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Portland nearing almost 300 days without measurable snow, but change is on the horizon 🏛 WGME

December's storm caused more than $5 million in damage in Oxford County 🏛 Maine Public

Maine requests Federal government initiate preliminary disaster assessment 🏛 The Windham Eagle

New law would require realtors to disclose flood risk to potential property buyers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

2023 ended as our planet's hottest year ever recorded - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

70 high school seniors ready for 'Spring Ahead' program at Southern Maine Community College - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

PFAS found in nearly 1,000 products sold in Maine, initial reports find 🏛 Maine Public

Sustaining Your 2024 Sustainable Goals 🏛 The West End News

Letter: Make some simple emissions changes now 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Double Great Opens Sunday 🏛 Portland Food Map

Health Care

Portland police report increase in number of drug overdoses at end of 2023 🏛 Maine Public

Portland saw more overdoses last year 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland sees end-of-year surge in drug overdoses, but fewer deaths in 2023 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Overdoses spike again in Portland, highlights need for detox beds 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's largest city sees spike in drug overdoses 🏛 WGME

'Addiction thrives in populations that don't:' Portland saw record number of overdoses in 2023 🏛 WGME

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Roma Cafe 🏛 Portland Old Port

Kodachrome-winter of 1969 🏛 Reddit

Did you know Freeport used to have a castle? - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

State drops murder charge in 15-year-old Portland killing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Murder charge in Portland cold case dropped 🏛 WGME

Labor

Updated Portland Unemployment Figures | released January 04, 2024 🏛 Reddit

Outdoors

Look For Signs of Resident Wildlife at One of These Maine Nature Preserves This Winter 🏛 Down East

Photography

Short eared owl at the Rockland breakwater this afternoon! 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Bellows’ action should not be tolerated 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bid to impeach Shenna Bellows shows Maine’s rising polarization 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Republican demands for College of the Atlantic are divisive 🏛 Bangor Daily News

If candidates can be blocked from the Maine ballot, why not unconstitutional referendum questions? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Primary ban equals election interference 🏛 Portland Press Herald

CNN anchor presses Maine GOP leader on why removing Trump from ballot was 'wrong' - YouTube - CNN

Gov. Mills weighs in on decision to disqualify Trump from the state primary ballot - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine Republicans call for removal of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine protest urges General Dynamics to ‘stop arming Israel’s genocide’ 🏛 Maine Beacon

Protest outside weapons-making facility in Saco - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Public Safety

Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bomb threat prompts evacuations at Maine courthouses 🏛 WGME

Portland, Maine courthouse evacuation prompts police response 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Emergency crews from several towns battle Sebago house fire 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Crews respond to fire in Sebago 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

High school students are vaping less, Maine CDC survey reports 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Warden's caution Mainers about thin ice this weekend 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Reflecting on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in 2023 🏛 Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Maine considers joining small group of states that ban chemicalsin cosmetics 🏛 Bangor Daily News

21 pedestrians struck and killed by vehicles in Maine in 2023 🏛 Maine Public

State

Child protection office criticized again in new report as lawmakers take up reforms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Additional financial support for electricity bills available to Maine residents 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Things to Do

A look at the concerts coming to Maine in 2024 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

She is Conann 🏛 SPACE

The Gaza Monologues 🏛 SPACE

WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies and Portland Conservatory of Music present a rare screening of Ornette: Made in America 🏛 WMPG

COME PARTY ON FEB 2ND! 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

What will it take to end Maine’s homelessness crisis? Curbside: Winter 2023/24 🏛 Preble Street

What can you do in one year? A look at Preble Street impacts in 2023: Curbside Winter 2023/24 🏛 Preble Street

Letter from Swannie: Curbside Winter 2023/24 🏛 Preble Street

Letter: Grateful for the clearing of illegal camping 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Portland Water District Trustees approves $108.7 million budget for 2024 🏛 The Windham Eagle