Morning Links - Sunday March 31, 2024

Business

Opinion: In order to thrive economically, Maine has to compete πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Maple Make Up: Maine maple producers reopen after ice storm setback πŸ› WGME

Sea Maine issues seafood economy roadmap πŸ› Ellsworth American

Climate Emergency

The winter that wasn’t: Climate change is transforming Maine’s coldest season πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Lack of snow takes pressure off Maine’s plowing budgets, workforce πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland experiences record wet March, prepares for warmer April πŸ› WGME

Education

Technical education programs struggle to meet demands πŸ› The Maine Monitor

What it will take for Maine schools to serve more kids with disabilities πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Grand Opening of "Freedom's Edge Cider" Set for April 4th in Bayside πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Guns

Opinion: Mainers are sensible enough to want gun safety measures πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Time for a red flag law πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Don’t let fear diminish the Second Amendment πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Housing

Our View: Greater housing opportunities will require lateral thinking πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Conservative group takes aim at RSU 21 policy – and parents push back πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Official says proposed trans student policy change could promote harassment πŸ› Harpswell Anchor

Photography

Is this the right place for this? Saw a little dog while walking at Bug Light and it made me so happy I had to share πŸ› Reddit

Barge near ft gorges? πŸ› Reddit

Easter Sunrise πŸ› Reddit

Easter weekend @ The Nubble πŸ› Reddit

Snow sticking like glue to everything today. Absolutely gorgeous! πŸ› Reddit

Watch these eagles and ravens squabble over who owns the food πŸ› Bangor Daily News

In photos: Youngsters hunt for Easter eggs in Oxford πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Police

Portland police, preparing for a chaotic reality, train in a virtual world πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Bradbury Mountain State Park In Maine Is The Perfect Day Trip πŸ› Only in Your State

April 1 is a special day for people who hunt and fish πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Politics

Hundreds rally in Portland, calling for immediate and permanent cease-fire in Gaza πŸ› Portland Press Herald

March in Portland planned in support of Palestine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Big Shirt Improv Comedy Show πŸ› Portland Downtonwn

Seaweed Week Β· Food & drink festival celebrating Maine's kelp harvest πŸ› Portland Downtonwn

Transportation

Could a collapse like Baltimore’s Key Bridge happen in Portland? Maine officials weigh in πŸ› Portland Press Herald