Morning Links - Friday May 24, 2024

Friday, May 24, 2024

Aurora

Northern lights excitement even better than the pictures 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Beach weather is here and scientists say it's time to look out for great white sharks 🏛 WGME

Warm weather returns to Maine, so do the sharks 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

'Portland Downtown Worker Appreciation Day' held in Monument Square 🏛 WGME

Maine launches portal to help business owners find financial help 🏛 WGME

Maine businesses have a new way to secure financing, Augusta, ME 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Buy Local

Loquat Shop finds right fit in Portland’s Arts District 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Opinion: How Portland Museum of Art should now move forward 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine's Newest Attraction: A Water Fountain for Pets 🏛 WJBQ

Downtown workers push for change in Portland's parking regulations - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Maine's vanishing Shaker community wants its teachings to survive 🏛 Bangor Daily News

First responders save ducklings that fell down a storm drain - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Study focusing on how PFAS travels from rural schools to wells 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environmentalists advocate for removal of Kennebec River dams 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Maine Audubon Urges Federal Regulators to Remove Kennebec Dams 🏛 Maine Audubon

Maine gets $70M for fish passage projects 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

Duckfat owners, pioneers of Portland’s food scene, retire and sell restaurants 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Must Eat Portland Maine 🏛 Eat Drink Lucky

'Must Eat' list: Here are 71 good eats in southern Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lil Chippy on Washington Ave 🏛 Portland Food Map

Health Care

Despite aging population, Maine nursing homes are closing at far higher rate than elsewhere 🏛 Mainebiz

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: U.S. Custom House 1970s & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Portland rent board recommends $6,000 fine against landlord accused of retaliation 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: The time for workforce housing in Falmouth is now 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine home sales jump 17.5% in April, fueled by greater inventory 🏛 Mainebiz

Maine home sales and prices both rose in April 🏛 WGME

We're #1! In home price percentage increase 🏛 Reddit

Justice

Man killed at Portland YMCA had a love of music 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Golden: OSHA rules could be devastating for volunteer fire depts. 🏛 WMTW

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston commission to hear law enforcement testimony Friday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Leak of police bulletin complicated response to Lewiston mass shooting, official says 🏛 WGME

Lewiston shooting commission to hear again from State Police 🏛 WMTW

LGBTQIA+

RSU 40 Board Takes First Vote on Transgender and Gender Expansive Students Policy Deletion 🏛 The Lincoln County News

Outdoors

Bayside trail in Portland Question 🏛 Reddit

Current Condition of Eastern Trail through Scarborough? 🏛 Reddit

Katahdin isn't the only spectacular hike at Baxter State Park 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outside Edge | Paddling under the moonlight in midcoast Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Last night's moonrise over the Androscoggin 🏛 Reddit

A moment of calm at Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse during sunrise 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine teen accused of burglarizing vehicles, stealing a gun in Westbrook 🏛 WGME

Politics

Letter: Ban flavored tobacco in 2025 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Republican CD2 candidates talk energy costs, ethics, and federal spending in radio debate 🏛 Maine Morning Star

The 2 Republicans trying to win over voters in Maine's liberal half 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Piantidosi, Russell hope to challenge Pingree in Maine's CD1 race 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

207 Interview with Maine congressional hopeful Andrew Piantidosi 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: The Clown Show That is the CD2 GOP Primary 🏛 Maine Beacon

Leonard Leo flies same controversial flag as Justice Alito did 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Social Safety Net

Study: Food insecurity remains a struggle for Maine families 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

Mayer hits minor league-leading 17th double in 10-1 loss 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Fill your Memorial Day weekend with music, parades and more 🏛 Portland Press Herald

OP After Dark: Portland's Nightlife Scene 🏛 Portland Old Port

This year's Maine Lobster Festival will have another big draw 🏛 WMTW

Wine week and a new hotel in Maine, jazz in Montreal, and a grill for on the go 🏛 Boston Globe

Moonshake 🏛 SPACE

“Classroom: The Musical” 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

RENT 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Barbie Movie 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Juneteenth: Free Admission 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

Transportation

Petition challenges Casco Bay Lines ferry rate changes 🏛 Maine Public

New option with Breeze takes flight from Portland Jetport 🏛 WMTW

Tribal Sovereignty

For Wabanaki Nations, legislative session brought progress and disappointments 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Over 1 million vehicles expected on Maine Turnpike this Memorial Day weekend 🏛 WGME

2 Days In Kennebunkport, Maine: A Weekend Itinerary On A Budget 🏛 Elite Daily