Morning Links - Sunday, March 3, 2024

Arts

Before Portland show, Dropkick Murphys guitarist talks St. Patrick’s Day, Red Sox and The Pogues πŸ› Portland Press Herald

To join #cluboyster, tattoo lovers seek out Portland artist’s raw talent πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

The case for carbon pricing to combat climate change πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Many Maine Households Are Installing Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps πŸ› New York Times

Letter: EV tire dust claim is spurious πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Letter: Black history curriculum offers more than a passing awareness πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine experiential education bill deserves funding πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Here’s a better way to finance school construction πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Bailey Island cafe stays in the family πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Guns

Letter: Maine must do our best to address gun violence πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Health Care

A tenth of Maine’s pharmacies have closed in the past decade πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Letter: Prevent Medicare Savings Program rollback πŸ› Bangor Daily News

History

Join this Facebook group for flashbacks of Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland's love affair with the Longfellow's - πŸ› Reddit

Outdoors

Competitive Maine elver fishing lottery offers most licenses since 2013 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

See how acrobatic fishers can be πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Beachfront property owners should learn to chill πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Our View: Investing in Maine trails promises a rich return πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Photography

A slush filled bridge in Westbrook. πŸ› Reddit

A cozy, carved, wooden bear statue at Shaw Cherry Hill in Gorham. πŸ› Reddit

Naval Prison And The Full Moon - Seacoast ME/NH πŸ› Reddit

Police

Portland police investigate death early Saturday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland police say 30-year-old man died after disturbance call πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Police Investigate Death on St. John Street Early This Morning πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Man found seriously injured in Portland, dies at hospital πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland police respond to an apartment complex off Forest Avenue πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Heavy police presence off Forest Avenue in Portland πŸ› WMTW

Politics

Our View: Ban on β€˜unauthorized’ paramilitary groups simply should not be a hard sell πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Students Rally Against Gazan War at Monument Square Today πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Ceasefire March 3/2/24 πŸ› Reddit

March / Rally for Gaza This Afternoon: πŸ› Reddit