Morning Links - Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Climate Emergency

Cleanup from historic flooding and damage assessments begin in coastal communities 🏛 Maine Public

Businesses along ocean edge in Portland assess damage 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

DiMillo's Restaurant on the Portland Waterfront Experiences "Scary" Storm Surge 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

In many Maine beach towns, cleanup kicks into high gear after damaging weekend storm 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Workers begin salvaging a fishing boat that wrecked in Saturday’s storm 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Harpswell likely facing millions in repairs from storm damage 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Old Orchard Beach recons with flooding, storm damage 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Some parts of Old Orchard Beach still underwater from weekend storm 🏛 WGME

Maine's island communities continue to pick up pieces after powerful storms 🏛 WGME

‘Oh No, They’re Both Gone’: Beloved Maine Fishing Shacks Tumble Into Bay 🏛 New York Times

Storm Surge Pulls Historic Maine Fishing Shacks Into the Bay 🏛 New York Times

Education

Maine schools say path to fixing chronic absenteeism starts with building relationships 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Guide to the Best Bagels in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Kids Eat Free: Delicious Pizza at Portland Pie Company 🏛 WMME

Guns

Health care advocates are prioritizing policies to stop gun violence 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Maine lawmakers propose constitutional access to abortion 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New report details reasons why Maine maternity units have closed 🏛 Maine Public

Tuesday is the final chance for Mainers to sign up for state's health insurance program 🏛 WGME

Lyme disease cases spike Down East and set record for Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Housing shortage a topic of discussion among Maine lawmakers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

How to get started with snowshoeing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Evergreen Glow 🏛 Corey Templeton Photography

Pleasant Mountain Sunset 🏛 Reddit

Maines Best Mountain 🏛 Reddit

Mainer's Pictures of Storm Pounding South Portland Park 🏛 WJBQ

Police

Portland man charged with murder in death of man near YMCA 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Man accused of killing 60-year-old at Portland YMCA 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland, Maine death ruled a homicide; man charged with murder 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Maine lawmakers considering bill requiring contractors to register with state 🏛 WGME

Help Secure State Funding for Maine Harvest Bucks - LD 2093 🏛 Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets

Jared Golden’s Bangor office vandalized 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Rep. Jared Golden’s office vandalized with message urging cease-fire in Gaza 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Jared Golden's Bangor office vandalized 🏛 WGME

Letter: Legal context important in Bellows’ decision 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

February 11th Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit