Morning Links - Friday, March 1, 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024

Arts

Maine-based podcast ‘Dark Downeast’ is helping keep cold cases alive 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Maine’s only Macy’s will be spared from nationwide cuts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland ax company ‘a nod to makers of the past’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

From Wood to Wire: Brooks Trap Mill's Lobster Legacy 🏛 National Fisherman

This might be the most unusual bowling alley in America 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Economist sees solid growth ahead, but warns of looming overseas threats, historic federal debt 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Pingree & Golden Urge CCI CEO to Reconsider Portland-Based Layoffs 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Entire block of downtown Freeport to be auctioned after developer breaches mortgage 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Freeport shopping center heading to auction 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

Maine Towns Demand a Cashback Price on Carbon Pollution! 🏛 The West End News

Become a Community Scientist this Spring 🏛 The West End News

Canceled winter events are another climate change warning 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Black History Month wellness fair discusses mental health 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gray seal pup found at Reid State Park in Georgetown returns home 🏛 WGME

Education

Principal of Portland’s Casco Bay High School leaving after 19 years 🏛 WMTW

South Portland schools are breaking language barriers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Regulators give early approval to mining exemption rules 🏛 Maine Public

Proposed lithium mine in western Maine clears key hurdle 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hampden gravel pit transformed into community solar farm 🏛 Maine Public

'It was getting to me:' Train left idling for days near South Portland homes 🏛 FOX 23

York voters to decide in May on whether to ban single-use plastics - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Coming Soon: Twinflower Cafe and Five of Clubs Bar Opening Inside the New Longfellow Hotel 🏛 Portland Old Port

Elda restaurant helped jumpstart Biddeford’s food scene. Now it’s moving to Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Coming Soon: The Highroller Lobster Co. Opening Low Stakes Lodge 🏛 Portland Old Port

SMCC students win Maine Restaurant Week breakfast cook-off 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Stricter gun laws reduce suicide risk 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: NRA wrong about Maine gun safety bills 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Proposed changes to Medicare Savings Program would impact 45,000 older Mainers’ eligibility for health care benefits 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Congress Street 1954 & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Portland promotes DIY home weatherizing rebates under 'Electrify Everything' campaign 🏛 WGME

How rent control is working out for my parents 🏛 Reddit

Justice

Alternatives to Maine's only youth prison are lacking 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Judge finds for Bar Harbor in cruise ship lawsuit 🏛 Mount Desert Islander

Court rules Bar Harbor has the right to limit cruise ship visitors 🏛 Maine Public

Bar Harbor can place a daily limit on cruise ship passengers, federal judge rules 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainer charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riots pleads not guilty - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Labor

State workers' union files labor complaint against Mills administration 🏛 Maine Public

State workers’ union files labor complaint against Mills administration 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Coalition of outdoor groups, businesses and towns call for $30M bond to repair, expand Maine trails 🏛 Maine Public

Coalition calls for $30 million bond to support Maine trails 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Statewide coalition pushes for Maine Trails Bond to be on ballot 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Ice fishing derbies are a mixed bag this weekend due to conditions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Street discourse 🏛 Reddit

Police

ME law enforcement try to draw applicants with new campaign video 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Ban on paramilitary training camps falters in Maine House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Nangle bill to study Workers’ Compensation benefits 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Judge halts enforcement of new law banning foreign spending on elections 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine's new semi-open primaries aren't drawing independents 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine faces unique presidential primary with former Pres. Trump's eligibility undecided 🏛 WGME

Veterans' group asks Maine Legislature for help to avoid closures 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nikki Haleyto visit Portland on Sunday ahead of Maine presidential primaries 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nikki Haley to hold rally in Portland on Sunday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Nikki Haley coming to Maine, holding rally Sunday in Portland 🏛 WGME

Nikki Haley to hold rally in Portland on Sunday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sen. King urges US to send hospital ship to waters off Gaza 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

List of All Major Outdoor Concerts in Maine for 2024 🏛 WBLM

Maine Restaurant Week begins, plus 5 other things to do this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Boat Show sails into town this weekend 🏛 FOX 23

March 10th! 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Seven Siegel talks about the Gorham Connector 🏛 The West End News

Husky Line bus service for Gorham at crossroads 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tribal Sovereignty

BDN Column: With LD 2007, Maine can recognize Wabanaki self-determination 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Letter: Don’t let Janet Mills block tribal sovereignty 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Unhoused

Portland’s approach to homelessness dominates UNE panel 🏛 Portland Press Herald