Morning Links - Monday May 20, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Arts

New book maps out the real Maine places that inspired Stephen King 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guster’s Adam Gardner talks touring, recording and seeing Flea naked 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Winter Passage (2024) (film shot in Maine) Final Release 🏛 Reddit

Aurora

Northern Lights: For this AP photographer, it was a family affair 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Letter: PMA cannot be trusted with community’s history 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: PMA should focus on upgrading its current buildings 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: PMA expansion celebrates inclusivity 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Warmer, wetter climate in Maine impacts human health, infrastructure 🏛 Maine Beacon

A first in northernmost Maine: Utility ran on 100% solar power for a few hours in early May 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

The bark of the town! Southern Maine Coastal Classic Dog Show held in Cumberland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Third annual Maine Fungi Fest combines arts and education - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Investments & reductions: Public hearing to be held for Portland school budget 🏛 WGME

Environment

York becomes first Maine town to ban single-use plastic utensils 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Yarmouth moves closer to Royal River dam removals 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Yarmouth moves closer to dam removals on the Royal River 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Try This: At Night Moves bakery, a sandwich that celebrates spring 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Supporting mothers is essential to breaking the cycle of substance use disorder 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Throwback photo: Memorial Day in Monument Square in 1938 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

York voters reject regulations for short-term rentals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

York voters turn down short-term rental ordinance, ban more single-use plastics 🏛 WGME

This $5M rural Maine mansion is an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Federal prosecutors target 4 Maine properties for seizure in illegal marijuana cases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Court documents provide deeper look inside Maine’s clandestine cannabis grows 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Maine jobless rate slips to 3.1% in April 🏛 Mainebiz

LGBTQIA+

RSU 40 Board gives initial OK to deleting transgender protection policy 🏛 The Courier-Gazette

Outdoors

Maine’s wolf history is still a hot topic 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Maine’s trail system is still a mess from storm devastation as ATV season opens 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Sunset from Acadia National Park with my crystal ball. Hope you like it. 🏛 Reddit

Alewives run 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Maine's people's veto campaign aims to challenge national popular vote decision 🏛 WGME

Sports

WATCH: Championship Winning Performance From Maine Cheering Team 🏛 WJBQ

Sports Digest: Sea Dogs shut out by Somerset, 7-0 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stay on the ball with Portland pro soccer team’s Instagram account 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

See the 57 concerts happening outside this summer in Maine (or right nearby) 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Grammy winner Christopher Cross and dozens more shows 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The 14 biggest outdoor concerts coming to Maine this summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Congdon’s After Dark, New England Toy & Record Show, Scarborough Marsh opening weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Here’s the deal: Free cheese tasting at Pineland Farms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Shop till you drop at Maine’s Ultimate Spring Yard Sale on June 8 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What to expect at these 6 Maine outdoor music festivals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Win Your Way Into Private Acoustic Shinedown Show in Portland, ME 🏛 WCYY

Maine Wildlife Park in Gray opening for the season - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Transportation

Bus service to Lewiston/Auburn ending, Maine DOT to offer option 🏛 WMTW

Vacationland

Portland, Maine outranks Portland, Oregon as summer travel destination 🏛 Yahoo

Why you should visit Biddeford, Maine 🏛 Boston Globe