Morning Links - Saturday, May 4, 2024

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Arts

QWANQWA brings experimental, Ethiopian-style music to Portland - 🏛 Amjambo Africa

‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Someone installed this beautiful mosaic outside of Mill Creek Hannaford 🏛 Reddit

New Mural Going In Downtown - Shoutout to Chel for being cool! 🏛 Reddit

Business

Barnes & Noble to occupy former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's newest Barnes & Noble opens this month in South Portland 🏛 WMTW

Maine to Implement New Marijuana Rules That Remove Front-Door ID Checks, Allow Minors in Stores, and Permit Samples 🏛 Marijuana Herald

Climate Emergency

Insurance companies pull out of coastal areas 🏛 The Maine Monitor

City

City News Round Up: Friday, May 3, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

Letter: Approve PMA’s expansion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Proposed PMA addition smacks of Trumpism 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Portland Museum of Art trusts in the process 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Third Annual Statewide Jane's Walk ME Set for Friday, May 4th 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

What are the best places to sit and read in greater Portland? 🏛 Reddit

Education

Need for more space driving school referendum in MSAD 51 🏛 WGME

Environment

Tall Grass is for the Bees 🏛 The West End News

Browntail moths return with warmer weather: Know the signs, protect your health 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

Model T Coffee Now Open 🏛 Portland Food Map

Friday Food Insider: Our cup is brimming with Maine coffee news 🏛 Mainebiz

Sissle and Daughters 🏛 Portland Food Map

New Openings: Sissle and Daughters Cafe Coming to Woodford's Corner 🏛 Portland Old Port

Cheese Shop owners opening new Forest Avenue cafe and wine bar 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Letter: Mills’ refusal to sign gun reform was wrong 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston shooting: Police claim Sheriff's team was intoxicated 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland PD report on Lewiston shooting claims sheriff's team was intoxicated 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Kittery Trading Post threatens to move firearms sales to New Hampshire over new gun law 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Kittery Trading Post pledges to support lawsuit against Maine over gun bill - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after mass shooting 🏛 Maine Public

'Lewiston Strong:' Just-In-Time Recreation reopens for first time since mass shooting 🏛 WGME

'Home away from home:' Bowling community returns to Just-In-Time Recreation 🏛 WGME

Heatlh Care

Portland detox program celebrates new facility 🏛 WMTW

Maine Senators push back against proposed VA cuts 🏛 WGME

Housing

More homes on the way at Stevens Square, Portland’s best neighborhood-in-a-neighborhood 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State hopes new resources will help ease Maine housing crisis 🏛 WGME

First-generation homebuyers are using this Maine program 🏛 Bangor Daily News

New construction on Peaks Island draws national attention for eco-minded design - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Major data breach involving 2 Maine firms headed to court 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine illegal marijuana grows might be tied to Chinese crime organizations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal law enforcement identifies approximately 100 illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Orrington man is the latest Mainer to face charges after storming of the U.S. Capitol 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Here are the Mainers accused of participating in Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Is that moose sick or what? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Friday Focus: Lawmakers prepare for veto day 🏛 WGME

Students across Maine call for colleges to condemn Israel-Gaza war 🏛 Maine Public

College graduations begin in Maine even as protests disrupt ceremonies around the U.S. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: College protests make me hopeful 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Lugo collects four hits in 9-3 win 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Sports Digest: Matthew Lugo lifts Sea Dogs to 9-3 win over Fightin Phils 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sea Dogs crush Phils 9-3 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

Fetch IPA Release Party 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

7 Performers Coming to the 2024 Great State of Maine Air Show 🏛 WCYY

Rockport Donut Festival returns with free and ticketed events, June 7 and 8 🏛 PenBay Pilot

Westbrook

Westbrook faces potential 10.8% tax hike prioritizing city and education development 🏛 WGME

Utilities

Maine’s aging wastewater facilities adjust to meet new challenges 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Maine public water systems get federal funding to identify and replace lead service lines 🏛 Maine Public