Morning Links - Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Asylum Seekers

Gov. Mills asks Legislature to create new state office for immigrants 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland, Gaza, and Other Minutiae – City Council Review 1/3/2024 🏛 The Portland Townsman

State of the Schools, LD 2003, and a Surprise Resolution on Encampments – City Council Review 12/18/2023 🏛 The Portland Townsman

Maine public works crews are working around the clock 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Parking tickets from the Maine Marathon may be refunded 🏛 WMTW

Climate Emergency

Plan to replace South Portland’s fishing shacks gathers steam 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why many coastal Maine homes won’t be eligible for storm relief 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hundreds of waterfront businesses to seek storm-related disaster relief 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rescuers braved storm to pull 4 from wrecked fishing boat Saturday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills formally requests federal disaster declaration for Maine’s December storm damage 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Peaks Island community recovering from storm damage 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Weekend storm, record high tide erode dunes at Popham Beach 🏛 WGME

Already damaged by previous storms, Maine state park beaches left marred by weekend's storm 🏛 Maine Public

Buckled roads, condemned homes, fishery losses: Storm cleanup continues for coastal communities 🏛 Maine Public

Janet Mills asks Biden for disaster declaration for December storm 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The dramatic realities of climate change are crashing into Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Education

Maine schools get funding to boost climate education 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

PFAS relief fund could be approved in late February - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

The Weekly Food Report: Latest in Portland's Culinary Scene 🏛 Portland Old Port

New Openings: Luna Shawarma and Falafel Coming to Public Market House 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Wrap: Mr. Tuna on track to open on Middle Street in April 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Maine considers allowing lawsuits against gunmakers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

In photos: Willard Beach’s fishing shacks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine in the summertime is breathtaking😍 🏛 Reddit

Police

Authorities seal details about slaying in Portland last week 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland police searching for person of interest in vehicle theft 🏛 WGME

Politics

Letter: Maine State Chamber opposes streaming services tax 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

9 lovely trails for a snowy walk in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Challenging whitewater isn’t Cathance River’s only attraction 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park: An Underrated Park In Maine 🏛 Only in Your State

Things to Do

Maine Things To Do | Jan. 16-22 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The Weekend Guide: January 19th - 21st, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Live Music Guide: January 17th - 23rd, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Sweet East 🏛 SPACE

Transportation

Bike advocacy group wants to broaden process for new Maine e-bike rebate program 🏛 Maine Public