Morning Links - Sunday February 11, 2024

Climate Emergency

Maine realtors gather for workshop on flooding challenges πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Rethinking Maine's coastal infrastructure after recent storms πŸ› The Maine Monitor

January storms leave many working waterfronts in Maine adrift πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Ice cream cones, sunshine and warmth: Welcome to winter in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Mills plans to accelerate $50 million relief proposal for storm-damaged Maine communities πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Need for a carbon tax is impossible to ignore πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

Tensions on Peaks Island: A road that never existed leads to fear about public access πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Honor Valentine bandit by being kind πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Education

Department of Computer Science Has New Home πŸ› University of Southern Maine

Environment

Opinion: Maine must continue battling PFAS πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Lawmakers reject contract limits on groundwater extraction πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Dine Out Maine: Peng’s Pizza is on trend, but its mash-up style stands out from the crowd πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Menu: Igloo dining returns to the Cambria Hotel in the Old Port πŸ› WMTW

Guns

Firearms sent to be destroyed instead resold as gun part kits πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Maine’s yellow flag law has been invoked nearly once a day since Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Letter: Provide financial assistance for medical care πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Real mushers never say β€˜mush’ and other insider tips on dog sledding πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photograhpy

hungry critters enjoy a meal πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Yesterday's Sunset Sky Over Bar Harbor πŸ› Reddit

Police

Police continue search for multiple suspects in Saco shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Search for suspects in Saco and Standish after shots fired - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Congressman Jared Golden comments on Biden age concerns - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

We need a constitutional amendment to limit corporate campaign spending πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Healthcare Workers Rally for Palestine in Portland Telling Heart Wrenching Stories πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Public Safety

Vehicle crashes into Prime Nails & Spa in Scarborough πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Car smashes through nail salon in Scarborough - YouTube - WMTW-TV

South Portland

Opinion: Imagine the possibilities for South Portland’s waterfront πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Redbank Village residents in South Portland lose water service for hours πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Maine sports bars to watch Super Bowl LVIII πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Transportation

Opinion: Portland-Bangor Amtrak rail is a win-win for Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald