Morning Links - Saturday April 20, 2024

Arts

Re-Site 2024 | Ling-Wen Tsai โ€“ Ahead of Schedule @ Greenbelt Walkway ๐Ÿ› SPACE

City

City News Round Up: Friday, Aril 19, 2024 ๐Ÿ› City of Portland

Neighborhood Meeting About Redevelopment in Kennedy Park Gets Little Advance Notice for Attendees ๐Ÿ› Munjoy Hill News

Breaking down Portland's payroll ๐Ÿ› WGME

Climate Emergency

Legislature approves $60M for working waterfront communities ๐Ÿ› Ellsworth American

Maine agencies planning new disaster aid rollout ๐Ÿ› WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Portland's First National Crime Victim's Rights Week at Lincoln Park: April 21 - 27th ๐Ÿ› Munjoy Hill News

Education

New state provision will send more young students to local schools for special education services ๐Ÿ› Maine Public

Environment

Burning tires for fuel behind Maine's increase in toxic chemicals ๐Ÿ› The Maine Monitor

Letter: Maine House missed chance to be heroes with Sears Island ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Togus Pond to receive chemical treatment in battle against algae ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Maine wildfires break out across state ๐Ÿ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue ๐Ÿ› Portland Food Map

Noble Barbecue to Rebrand and Expand: Introducing Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue in Deering Center with New NY Style Pizza and Milkshakes ๐Ÿ› Portland Old Port

Noble Barbecue moving to Deering Center, adding pizza to menu ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Friday Food Insider: New executive chef at Black Point Inn brings Michelin-starred experience ๐Ÿ› Mainebiz

Papi Named Regional Top Ten Honoree for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar ๐Ÿ› Portland Old Port

Flavors of Mexico, California mix at new Portland restaurant ๐Ÿ› WMTW

Guns

Gun safety bills passed by Maine Legislature should become law ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Military to adopt new cognitive testing policy in wake of Lewiston mass shooting ๐Ÿ› WGME

Health Care

Advocates celebrate funding for recovery community centers, say it will save lives ๐Ÿ› Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmakers approve slimmed-down version of hospital facility fee bill ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Supporters aren't giving up after nurse ratio proposal fails in Maine ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

History

Navy pays belated tribute to Maine ship sunk by German sub ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Housing

Housing advocates count legislative wins, but say they're still not enough ๐Ÿ› Maine Public

Maine home sales increase for 2nd time after 31-month slide ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Real estate rebound in the making? Maine home sales increased again last month ๐Ÿ› Mainebiz

Old Bath hospital transformed to tackle housing crisis ๐Ÿ› WGME

Justice

Woman who died at Cumberland County Jail identified ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Police identify woman who died in Cumberland County Jail ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Maine unemployment little changed at 3.3% in March ๐Ÿ› Mainebiz

Maine unemployment rate holds steady at 3.3% ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Watch out for salamanders! Migration for amphibians underway as spring begins - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

The lesser-known bills Maine lawmakers considered this year ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Maine joins national popular vote effort - YouTube - Maine Public

Final version of Maine supplemental budget awaits governor's signature - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Advocates for ban on flavored tobacco decry lack of vote in Maine House ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Sports Digest: Marcelo Mayer lifts Sea Dogs past Fisher Cats, 3-2 ๐Ÿ› Portland Press Herald

Portland Sea Dogs welcome canine friends to the stands ๐Ÿ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland Sea Dogs have no plans to move out of state, team president says ๐Ÿ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sea Dogs win third in a row - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine Mariners travel to face Adirondack Thunder in kickoff to playoff series - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Re-Site 2024 | Rachel Alexandrou โ€“ Aggregate: Feast For Humans @ Fore River Parkway Trail ๐Ÿ› SPACE

Win Tickets to Sum 41 at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine ๐Ÿ› WCYY

Portland Chowderfest ๐Ÿ› Portland Downtonwn

Transportation

Amtrak Downeaster considers new station in Portland ๐Ÿ› WMTW

Portland Amtrak station could change locations ๐Ÿ› WCSH News Center Maine

Unhoused

Letter: Rally to support unhoused Mainers ๐Ÿ› Bangor Daily News

Care Starts in the Outreach Room at the Learning Collaborative ๐Ÿ› Preble Street

Vacationland

Free admission to Acadia National Park on Saturday, April 20 ๐Ÿ› Mount Desert Islander

Acadia National Park: Free admission Saturday for start of National Park Week - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine