Morning Links - Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Arts

Forest and Vannah, and Washington Ave 🏛 Reddit

Anastasia Inciardi’s Vending Machines Are Popping Up All Over 🏛 Down East

Asylum Seekers

Maine Republicans target spending on asylum seekers ahead of budget debate, November elections 🏛 Maine Public

City

Portland and Bangor want to add more public restrooms downtown 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Despite federal delays, UMaine System says applicants should still get financial aid info next month 🏛 Maine Public

University of Maine System to issue aid letters amid FAFSA delays 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Electric school buses are basically powered by fossil fuels, too 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Climate Emergency

South Portland may not be able to rebuild iconic fishing shacks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers face tough decisions as coastal flooding projects to get worse 🏛 WGME

Warming temps threaten seasonal traditions #shorts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Letter: Push automakers to offer cleaner alternatives 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Sears Island selected as preferred site for offshore wind power port 🏛 Maine Public

Sears Island picked as the site of Maine’s new offshore wind port 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State selects Sears Island as preferred site for Maine’s new offshore wind port 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Governor Mills Announces Sears Island as Preferred Site for Port to Support Floating Offshore WindMaine Offshore Wind Roadmap 🏛 State of Maine

Sears Island in Searsport preferred site for offshore wind port 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine wants to lead in offshore wind. The state's governor says she has location for a key wind port 🏛 Washington Post

Food and Drink

Argenta Brewing to Open Friday 🏛 Portland Food Map

Buxton’s New Oak & Ember Gastropub Has Already Sparked a Loyal Following 🏛 Down East

Longfellow Hires Suliveras 🏛 Portland Food Map

Circumstance Coming to Swanville 🏛 Portland Food Map

Guns

Letter: Weak gun safety proposals don’t meet the moment 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Bill seeks to require insurers to cover over-the counter contraceptives in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Maine lawmakers consider requiring insurance to cover non-prescription birth control 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Maine House votes for grant program to build mixed-income rental housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Rent control raises taxes for Portland homeowners 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Portland man gets 16 years for exploiting child, drug trafficking 🏛 Bangor Daily News

There are beacons of hope amidst Maine’s juvenile justice challenges 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

A special skiing experience in the Carrabassett Valley 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

"Castle In The Snow" - South Berwick, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

That feeling of relief passing this sign never gets old! 🏛 Reddit

Sunday River 🏛 Reddit

York, From Above | Assignment: Maine - YouTube - Maine Public

Central Maine Sunrise This Morning 🏛 Reddit

Police

Man accused of breaking into Portland apartment to assault woman 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Man accused of breaking into 62-year-old's Portland home and severely beating her 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Man accused of breaking into Portland apartment, assaulting woman 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Man accused of breaking into Congress Street home, beating woman 🏛 WMTW

Man accused of beating Portland woman during home invasion 🏛 WGME

Brunswick considers proposal to buy new armored vehicle 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

South Portland voters to choose new House member March 5 🏛 Spectrum News

Bill requiring contractors to get licensed in Maine is moving forward 🏛 WGME

Maine bill to license contractors advances, still faces votes in both legislative chambers 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: February 21st - 27th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Comedy at The Cavern brings you local legend Connor McGrath 🏛 Reddit

Maine Things To Do | Feb. 20-26 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Éireann Lorsung, Nina MacLaughlin & Matthew Houston – Works and Days 🏛 SPACE

WCYY Present Primus and Coheed + Cambria at Thompson's Point 🏛 WCYY

The Weekend Guide: February 23rd - 25th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Transportation

Letter: Turnpike’s proposed Gorham Connector at odds with Maine climate goals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Let Smiling Hill Farm remain intact 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tribal Sovereignty

Top 10 Takeaways from the Harvard Study 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Vacationland

Construction starts at Acadia Gateway Center 🏛 Mount Desert Islander