Morning Links - Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Arts

I'm a Maine filmmaker and I just finished my first feature film shot in Maine 🏛 Reddit

Asylum Seekers

Opinion: Asylum seekers benefit Maine’s economy — lawmakers need to support them 🏛 Maine Beacon

Business

Maine dairy farms are dwindling. A task force is being set up to find out why. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Buy Local shifts to free business directory listings, new strategic focus 🏛 Mainebiz

WEX named one of the best workplaces for women, diversity 🏛 WMTW

Maine bill aims to change how edible cannabis products are labeled 🏛 WGME

City

Portland City Council to consider dissolving rental advisory committee that calls itself ineffective 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mechanics’ Hall in Portland secures $2.86 million to repair downtown building 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: DSA should get some skin in the game 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

ALF Testifies for Support of Maine’s Storm-Damaged Lighthouses through Bill LD 2225 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Biden administration official touts Maine's expanding EV charging network 🏛 Maine Public

Maine lawmakers advance plan to study new natural gas lines 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Compromise calls for studying natural gas use in Maine, rather than restricting it 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Students help to strengthen coastal sand dunes in South Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Portland school board appears likely to approve $162.3 million budget 🏛 Portland Press Herald

With $5M in new funds, SMCC is using simulation, mobile tech to educate future workers 🏛 Mainebiz

Letter: Support students’ community learning 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

New developers propose tidal power project on Cobscook Bay 🏛 Maine Public

Court approves $10B PFAS settlement 🏛 WGME

Bill to help communities deal with shoreland zoning violations heads to Gov. Mills' desk 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

Model T Coffee on Congress Street 🏛 Portland Food Map

2024 Best Cities for Bakeries in the United States 🏛 Food & Wine

2024 Best Cities for Food and Drinks in the United States 🏛 Food & Wine

Discover Elevenses: An Upscale Lunch Experience at Eighteen95 Restaurant 🏛 Portland Old Port

Pancake Mix from Maine 🏛 Reddit

Binga’s is finally opening on Forest Ave (as Smoked Portland) 🏛 Reddit

Schedule Set for Dinner Series Held at Popular Maine Farm 🏛 WCYY

Guns

Letter: Expand gun background checks in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston bowling alley set to reopen in May 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

He's preserving Maine punk rock history through photocopied flyers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Maine’s eclipse towns see record demand for short-term rentals 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Maine needs significant action to address shortage of legal representation 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Second day of Portland murder trial hones in on conflicting interviews from lead witness 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Sponsor: Veto of bill limiting noncompete clauses hastens ‘race to bottom’ for labor 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine House upholds Gov. Mills’ veto of bill to limit noncompete contract clauses 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Climb on Barrel Ridge in Baxter State Park offers rugged terrain 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Legislature passes bill that regulates wakesurfing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Portland - bring your dog but not your bladder 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Opinion: Veterans’ right to choose care must be carefully protected 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bill joining Maine in popular vote compact narrowly clears House 🏛 Maine Public

Proposal to join national popular vote movement heads for passage in Maine Legislature 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Razor-thin vote moves Maine toward dumping Electoral College 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bill to postpone redesign of Maine flag wins initial approval 🏛 Maine Public

Sports

Sea Dogs 2024 Roster Announced 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Maine Celtics ready for home playoff game - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: April 3rd - 9th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Marisa Anderson with Footings 🏛 SPACE

Night Hawk with Small Pond and Greasy Grass 🏛 Portland Downtonwn

Magic of Motown 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Buckethead at State Theatre | Mon, May 27, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

The Lox at State Theatre | Fri, December 6, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Sheng Wang at State Theatre | Thu, October 17, 2024 🏛 State Theatre

Free Game Convention This Weekend in Portland! Open to All 🏛 Reddit

Maine Things To Do | Events April 2-April 8 2024 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Maine House Passes LD 2007 Wabanaki Sovereignty Bill 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Maine House advances bill giving Wabanaki tribes more say over prosecution of crimes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Maine Public Utilities Commission approves more assistance for low-income Mainers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vacationland

2024 Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival seeks applicants for queen competition, adds youth categories 🏛 PenBay Pilot