Morning Links - Sunday, February 18, 2024

Sunday, February 18, 2024

City

Could a revamped Franklin Street once again anchor a lively Portland neighborhood? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Putting a February weather rollercoaster in context 🏛 The Maine Monitor

FEMA representatives begin going door-to-door to help Mainers affected by storms 🏛 WGME

Education

Impact of affirmative action ruling unclear in Maine 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Food and Drink

Helm to Close in March 🏛 Portland Food Map

Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro in Portland announces it will close 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dine Out Maine: The Continental is still finding its feet 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Letter: Outlaw weapons of war for civilians 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Say ‘no more’ to gun violence 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Poland Spring to donate money for Lewiston, other departments, to buy bullet proof vests 🏛 Sun Journal

Housing

Letter: Rent relief needed for a stronger Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Affordable housing fight builds to a head in Cumberland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Portland Camera Club still clicking after 125 years 🏛 Portland Press Herald

"Churning Sea" - Kittery Point, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Shitty Graffiti 2.0 🏛 Reddit

Police

Saco shooting suspects remain at large 🏛 Saco Bay News

Residents in part of Saco asked to shelter in place as police continue search for four men 🏛 Saco Bay News

Politics

Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Friday Focus: Gov. Mills presents her supplemental budget proposals 🏛 WGME

Sen. King to be featured in CBS Sunday Morning segment on Ukraine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State

Letter: Support plan to improve Child Development Services 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Transportation

Our View: Stubborn devotion to highway building must be stubbornly questioned 🏛 Portland Press Herald