Morning Links - Thursday, March 28, 2024

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Business

'I'm not going to hang around:' Some Maine lobstermen decide to quit over new regulations 🏛 WGME

City

Opinion: Who is historic preservation for? It’s for all of us. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Art, not architecture, is the critical issue in Free Street building’s future 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

‘The Maine Question’ explores Maine’s climate future in light of the “lost winter” 🏛 University of Maine

Education

City counterparts get first look at Portland school budget that cuts staff, but raises taxes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland school employees continue to see accuracy issues with retirement accounts 🏛 WGME

Environment

Spurred by Sebago Lake case, Maine lawmakers beef up power to fix shoreland violations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Charging Ahead: Electrifying Maine's Working Waterfront 🏛 Island Institute

Maine's latest EPA toxic chemical report 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

An Organic Etrog Orchard 🏛 Portland Food Map

New Openings: Bom Dia Cafe to Open Thursday 🏛 Portland Old Port

6 of the Oldest Restaurants in Portland, Maine 🏛 WCYY

Guns

Maine Democrats make late effort to pass ‘red flag’ gun law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Democrats advance key gun control bills in Legislature 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Committee backs expanded background checks, waiting period for gun purchases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Gun safety legislation must include suicide prevention 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Like other public safety regulations, gun safety restrictions are warranted 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Freedom from fear is a right, too 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Who is Robert Card? Why didn’t police stop the Lewiston mass shooter? 🏛 Boston Globe

Health Care

Senate backs safe staffing bill with aim to increase patient safety, decrease nurse burnout 🏛 Maine Morning Star

After intense lobbying, Maine Senate backs bill to set minimum nurse staffing in hospitals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lawmakers endorse making Maine the 2nd statewith nurse-to-patient staffing ratios 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine inches closer to mandating nurse-to-patient ratio limits 🏛 Maine Public

Youth mental health needs are growing. Without more funding, providers say they could face cuts 🏛 Maine Public

Housing

Rents skyrocketed after out-of-state investors bought Maine mobile home parks 🏛 WGME

New bill would turn old Maine courthouses into housing 🏛 WGME

Three empty courthouses could become affordable housing in southern Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Home sales in Maine spiked last month - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Impacts of the National Association of Realtors' settlement 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland motel housing asylum seekers loses lodging license, faces multiple code violations 🏛 Maine Public

Cockroach and rodent infestation could force asylum seekers to move out of Portland motel - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Labor

Mills’ farmworker minimum wage bill seen as progress but still creates ‘second-class’ workers 🏛 Maine Beacon

Wednesday Sit-Down: Minimum wage for Maine farm workers 🏛 WGME

Graduate student workers union calls on UMaine system to negotiate a fair contract 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Community College workers say raises not enough for high cost of living - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Workers at Long Creek say inadequate staffing puts safety of residents and staff at risk 🏛 Maine Public

Staff at Maine youth prison demand safer work environment 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Workers worry about violence at Long Creek amid staffing shortages 🏛 WGME

Union workers call for 'immediate action' at Long Creek 🏛 WMTW

Long Creek superintendent stepping down after two years 🏛 WMTW

For young offenders in Maine, justice varies with geography 🏛 The Maine Monitor

More funding needed for adequate legal representation in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Changing course, lawmakers add new end date to imprisoning certain defendants unable to stand trial 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Outdoors

Bobcat recovering at Saco River Wildlife is healing well after being hit by car - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Baxter State Park is among 15 'bucket list' parks, according to Reader's Digest 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bouldering at Maine’s Eagle Bluff is a special experience 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Portland police say they've uncovered a drug ring run by teenagers 🏛 Maine Public

Portland police arrest several teens as part of major drug, shooting investigation 🏛 WGME

Teens charged after February shooting in Portland 🏛 Spectrum News

Did You Know There are 36 Parking Violations in Portland, Maine? 🏛 WJBQ

Politics

Maine Democrats advance digital privacy bill opposed by businesses 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine House votes to expand protections against lawsuits aimed at chilling speech 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine could soon have stronger protections against lawsuits aiming to chill free speech 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmaker suffers medical event at State House, House ends session 🏛 WGME

Public Safety

Crash involving tractor-trailer brings down power lines in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Sea Dogs Partner with Aira to enhance the experience for blind and low-vision fans 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Whooping it up: Portland Sea Dogs set sweet-treat world record 🏛 Mainebiz

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: March 29th - 31st, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Portland's Easter Egg Hunt is Back With Over 10,000 Eggs to Find 🏛 WJBQ

Sugarhouses to open Saturday, after storm disrupts Maine Maple Sunday Weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Maple Sunday: Some shacks opening again due to storm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sap runs in time for Maple Sunday 🏛 Ellsworth American

Where to play disc golf in southern and central Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Expedition Weekend Workshop 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

Transportation

Jetport pitches parking expansion plan for city and state review 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine Turnpike Authority should leave Gorham alone 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Popular dairy farm joins growing chorus opposing Gorham Connector 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Why a catastrophic ship strike on a Maine bridge is unlikely 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Unhoused

19 years of Site-based Housing First at Logan Place 🏛 Preble Street

Vacationland

Maine gets ready for first total eclipse in 6 decades 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Small town prepares for solar eclipse crowds, Jackman, Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Kennebunk’s Wedding Cake House on the market for $2.65 million 🏛 Portland Press Herald