Morning Links - Monday July 1, 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024

Arts

Julia Gagnon, Maine’s ‘American Idol’ star, sings new music at packed Portland show 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Indie rock band Tiger Saw marks 25th anniversary with new album 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

The man who keeps star-spangled banners waving all over Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine Best of 2024 Awards Voting Begins! 🏛 Portland Old Port

City

Photographer is chronicling Maine city's disappearing character 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Boaters receive annual blessing from Portland religious leaders 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Letter: Floodgates a temporary hedge against global warming 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Cat Lounge In Westbrook Is Celebrating Its One Year Anniversary - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Hundreds flock to Gardiner for finish of cross-country Great Race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Satellite built by Maine students is ready to launch into space 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Volume of Maine’s storm and sewage overflows more than doubled in 2023 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Lil Chippy Now Open 🏛 Portland Food Map

Think a summer day at Fort Williams couldn’t get better? Now, there’s pie 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Two Portland-based restaurants open locations near Fenway Park - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Pho in portland today 🏛 Reddit

New Portland, Maine, Steakhouse & Bar, A Cozy Vibe Opening Soon 🏛 WJBQ

History

Throwback Photo: South Portland kids set off a giant firecracker in 1938 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Only 3 people entered this home lottery in Maine’s priciest town 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Ogunquit, ME 🏛 Reddit

Visited Maine, it's a lovely state! 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos: 6/30/2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

After the rain came a pot of gold 🏛 The Courier-Gazette

Politics

Maine State Flag Referendum: Media Insult Voters’ Intelligence 🏛 National Review

State

Maine’s fire marshal said staff morale was improving. Serious allegations kept coming. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

These Fourth of July events will start your summer with a bang 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets still available for Counting Crows on July 14 🏛 Portland Press Herald

‘Crazy for You’ in Ogunquit, Makers Market in Rockland, Jazon Mraz in Bangor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Grab a ticket for Maine Voices Live with actor John Hodgman 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Fourth of July 2024: Here's Where to Watch Fireworks Across Maine 🏛 WJBQ