Afternoon Links - Friday June 14, 2024

Friday, June 14, 2024

Arts

Minimalism and Wanderlust: Jason Weinberg, Flask Lounge's June Artist of the Month 🏛 Flask

Maine Public's June Book Club: Moon in Full by Marpheen Chann - YouTube - Maine Public

New avian sculpture unveiled on Back Cove Trail in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Asylum Seekers

What housing rights do immigrants have and how can I find help with an eviction at court or with a landlord? - 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Business

Market Basket opening in Topsham 🏛 WGME

Onsemi confirms South Portland site closure 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Buy Local

Cute unique stores in Portland? 🏛 Reddit

Any good CD Stores in Portland? 🏛 Reddit

City

Exit Strategies: 4 Upcoming Projects for 4 Exits 🏛 The Portland Townsman

Letter: New building height limits will forever eclipse Portland’s scenic views 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Wait, is Maine's Largest City Still Considered Underrated? 🏛 B98.5

Climate Emergency

Maine officials could consider burying power lines in response to more severe storms 🏛 WGME

The Path of Possibility: Hurricanes in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Maine dialysis driver donates kidney to help a stranger 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

40th annual Trek Across Maine kicks off to raise funds for healthy lungs 🏛 WGME

Education

USM hosts 'Maine Artificial Intelligence Conference' 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Railroad fined $16,500 for spilling 15,000 gallons of oil into Maine waterways 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Large group of whales spotted off New England 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

What do you look for in a lobster roll? Here are 7 of Maine’s best, for all different reasons 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Food & Dining News: Biddeford, Guilford, Bangor 🏛 Portland Food Map

edible MAINE's 2024 Farmers Market Guide 🏛 Edible Maine

Portland’s Essential Eats 🏛 Reddit

How would you like your ice cream? In a cone, dish ... or rolled? 🏛 WMTW

207 Recipe: Bacon-wrapped pork fillet 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Why is Dry Dock Restaurant in Portland, Maine, Still Empty? 🏛 WJBQ

Guns

Advocates reiterate call for Maine to pass bump stock ban after Supreme Court ruling 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Even without law change, Maine police should destroy forfeited guns 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

New mobile unit will provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment, unveiled in Portland 🏛 Maine Public

MaineHealth opens mobile health unit for substance abuse care 🏛 WMTW

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Portland Motor Sales 1960s & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Justice

Family of man shot in Portland confronts his killer in court 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Auburn woman on probation for 1 year for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Labor

Businesses want to amend Portland's emergency minimum wage rule 🏛 WMTW

Rep. Pingree pushes for more seasonal labor visas 🏛 WGME

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Army doctor says Reserves only have so much authority to compel mental health treatment 🏛 Maine Public

Army reservists’ mental health oversight differs from active-duty troops, Lewiston commission told 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston commission: Army expert identifies gaps in resources 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine shooting exposes gaps in treatment, communication practices 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Portland to celebrate Pride with festival and parade 🏛 WMTW

Portland's Pride parade set for Saturday 🏛 WGME

Maine's largest Pride parade and festival is on Saturday in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Equality Community Center in Portland leads housing project 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

No, LGBTQ+ Mainers should not fade into the background 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Podcast: Why anti-choice and anti-trans incumbents lost their seats in Maine this week 🏛 Maine Beacon

Is the pride parade kid friendly? 🏛 Reddit

Southport Pride flag to come down 🏛 Boothbay Register

Portland police talk security for Maine's largest Pride celebration 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Ahead of the moose lottery, here's 6 of our favorite videos 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Check Out These Hidden Pickleball Courts in Portland, Maine 🏛 WJBQ

Photography

Whaleback Lighthouse during sunrise in Kittery Point, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Giants Stairs Bailey Island 🏛 Reddit

Fishing Shin Falls Tuesday 🏛 Reddit

What is this bug? 🏛 Reddit

Portland Maine A Perfect Day At The Back Cove June 13 2024 - YouTube - Willoughby1888

Politics

Maine is accepting designs for a new state flag ahead of November vote 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine launches contest to create design for potential new state flag 🏛 WGME

Primaries really matteredin these 3 Maine State House races 🏛 Bangor Daily News

'There's momentum': Contractor licensing debate continues despite bill not being funded - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Public Safety

Scooter operator injured in collision with police car in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine CDC: First fatal case of tick-borne Powassan reported in York County - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sports

Sports Digest: Fightin Phils rally past Sea Dogs, 8-6 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hearts of Pine Crush Pre-Sale Ticket Goals, Announce Bissell Brothers as First Founding Partner 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Father's Day Pro Boxing Classic in Portland, Maine on Saturday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Celebrate Juneteenth at these Maine events 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Celebrate Flag Day Today at the Portland Observatory - Free Admission All Day 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Pick-your-own strawberry farms open with a promising start 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Where to stay and play in Maine’s favorite lake regions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The USS Delbert D. Black Will Be Open for Tours During Maine Lobster Festival 🏛 Maine Lobster Festival

Undertow Brass (fka What Cheer? Brigade) 🏛 SPACE

2023 Boston Comedy Choice Award’s Comedian of The Year Jimmy Cash @ Empire Comedy Club - Friday And Saturday Night 7pm 🏛 Reddit

2nd annual Maine Needham Festival in Wiscasset this fall 🏛 Wiscasset Newspaper

A sweet sign of summer! Opening day for pick-your-own strawberries in Cape Elizabeth - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Here’s to your health in Portland, a city of indulgence 🏛 Boston Globe

Transportation

Falling gas prices give Maine drivers a break heading into summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

MaineDOT launching Lewiston-Auburn to Portland bus service 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Utilities

Monthly rates to go up for CMP customers in July 🏛 Maine Public