Morning Links - Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Asylum Seekers

Supporters and opponents testify on bill to establish Office of New Americans - 🏛 Amjambo Africa

City

Plans for new Roux Institute campus on Portland waterfront anticipate climate change 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Research Campus Planning for Sea Level Rise, Storm Surge 🏛 Construction Equipment Guide

Civil Liberties

Aroostook school district changes course, won’t use finger scanning software to track attendance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Underfunding state government impairs Maine’s climate response 🏛 Portland Press Herald

It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is why 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

The Valentine’s Day Bandit died last year, but his heartfelt tradition carries on 🏛 Associated Press

Portland, Maine, shows love for late Valentine's Day Bandit by continuing his paper hearts tradition 🏛 ABC News

The Valentine's Day Bandit died last year — but the tradition he started lives on 🏛 NPR

Portland’s Valentine’s Day Bandit inspires others to carry on the tradition 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A new Valentine’s Day Bandit takes over in Portland 🏛 Maine Public

A look at how Mainers are celebrating Valentine's Day 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

You Could Be the Next Valentine's Day Bandit in Portland, Maine 🏛 WJBQ

More Maine communities spread love to honor 'Valentine's Day Bandit'sbg-envelope 🏛 WGME

Portland, Maine shows love for late Valentine's Day Bandit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New foundation carries on mission of Valentine's Day Bandit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Valentine's Day Piano Blows Over Ending its City Hall Gig Early 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Peaks Island children spread the love for Valentine’s Day 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Rezoning for proposed Penobscot County mine denied 🏛 Maine Public

Maine rejects plans for Pickett Mountain mine 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Big News! Pickett Mountain Mine Proposal Rejected! 🏛 Maine Audubon

State panel rejects proposed mine near Baxter State Park 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LUPC rejects Wolfden's Pickett Mountain mining project 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Protect Maine’s precious water resources 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Rope removed from right whale found dead last month was from Maine, NOAA says 🏛 Maine Public

Maine fishing rope found in dead North Atlantic right whale 🏛 National Fisherman

Maine fishing gear found on dead right whale | Maritime 🏛 Mount Desert Islander

Maine lobstering gear linked to right whale death for first time 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environmental groups sue to force ship speed rules aimed at protecting rare whales 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environmental groups sue federal government over whale protection 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

A Mr. Tuna Update 🏛 Portland Food Map

One of the Oldest Pizza Joints in Maine is Nearly 100 Years Old 🏛 WCYY

Guns

Panel investigating Maine’s deadliest shooting to hear from state police 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine State Police testify on challenges, chaos of responding to Lewiston shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine State Police chief talks about Lewiston shooting response 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Gun debate requires respectful consideration, not political posturing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Fort Kent in 19 views 🏛 Reddit

Causes of fire alarms in Portland, 1929. 🏛 Reddit

When Portland had its own Swan Boat 🏛 Reddit

Housing

Rent relief is needed for Maine to endure its housing crisis 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Tenants deliver Valentine cards to Maine lawmakers calling for rent assistance 🏛 Maine Beacon

Our View: When it comes to feelings on the economy, housing looms large 🏛 Portland Press Herald

4 historic Maine homes on the market for less than $320K 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Department of Corrections struggles to open alternatives to Long Creek 🏛 Maine Public

As problems at Long Creek persist, staffing shortages forced the state to close 2 alternative sites for juveniles 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Moody Beach waterfront property owners win court case, 'Free Moody Beach' group to appeal sbg-envelope 🏛 WGME

Labor

New approaches needed to protect Maine workers’ rights 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

LGBTQIA+

MaineTransNet Thrift Shop Reopening 🏛 MaineTransNet

METransArt | About 🏛 METransArt

Outdoors

It’s Maine’s free fishing weekend with the most derbies this year 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Saco police say 3, not 4, suspects involved in Friday's shooting 🏛 Saco Bay News

Politics

GOP's 2nd District candidates feud over exoticdancers and taxes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Janet Mills introduces $71 million spending package 🏛 Maine Public

Gov. Mills proposes budget with new public safety, mental health funding 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Janet Mills unveils $71M budget addition with ‘yellow flag’ and mental health initiatives 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Angus King urges Pete Buttigieg to keep funny highway signs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. King enters the witty lane to defend humorous highway signs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. King urges Department of Transportation to keep funny highway signssbg-envelope 🏛 WGME

Even voters in independent-minded Maine are taking sides in a polarized nation 🏛 Associated Press

Social Safety Net

Opinion: We must keep older Mainers from falling through the cracks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

The Pretty Great Spelling Bee: A Battle of Words and Wits 🏛 SPACE

Make this weekend count. Here are 6 ways to get the most fun out of it 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Recycled Percussion Coming to Aura in Portland, Maine 🏛 WJBQ

Ride Info 🏛 Portland Bike Party

Utilities

Letter: Sustain critical connectivity program 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Polarized bill looks to charge fees to internet video service providers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vacationland

Babb's Bridge: A Historic Covered Bridge In Maine 🏛 Only in Your State