Evening Links - Thursday July 4, 2024

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Business

5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List 🏛 WCYY

City

City News Round Up: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Portland Trails asks community to help cover cost for repairs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

CMP Corridor

Construction proceeds on controversial power corridor through western Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Work proceeds on utility corridor that was subject of debate 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

'Opearation Dry Water' Maine wardens enforce sober boating 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Missing a rabbit? Call the ARLGP! 🏛 Reddit

Education

More Maine school districts vote to ban cell phones - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Satellite built by students in Maine remains on the ground - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Train derailment spills 1,200 gallons of diesel near Penobscot River 🏛 Maine Public

Mattawamkeag diesel spill clean up continues after train derails 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Train cars derail causing diesel fuel leak near Penobscot River in Mattawamkeag - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine groups receive funds to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River 🏛 Maine Public

Edes Falls Dam removed in Naples so salmon poplulation can thrive 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Removal of historic dam in Naples offers hope native salmon will rebound - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine DEP investigating allegations of improper dredging of south branch of the Sandy River 🏛 Maine Public

How fruit flies are impacting the Maine growing seasons - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Summer Outdoor Activities and Invasive Species: Protect Maine's Forests 🏛 State of Maine

Coffee with the Casco Baykeeper: PFAS 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Food and Drink

One of the best burgers in Maine is all aboutthe sauce 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine 🏛 Bon Appétit

Favorite Seafood Restaurants in and Around Portland 🏛 Reddit

Fourth of July

Fourth of July: Get a head start on celebrations with events across Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fourth of July: Start celebrations early with these Maine events 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Fourth of July festivities and what else to do over the long weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Traffic in Maine ramps up amid Fourth of July travelers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Health Care

Your loved ones are priceless. Let’s care for them that way. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mainers are opting for in-home pet care more and more 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Central Fire Station 1898 & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Looking back at Independence Day celebrations in Maine 40 years ago - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

In 1984, Boothbay Harbor had a nearly disastrous Fourth of July fireworks issue - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

If the NIMBYS hate it, I LOVE it. 🏛 Reddit

Justice

Portland man pleads guilty, child pornography, enticing minor 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland man facing prison time for charges including possession of child sexual abuse material 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine announces resource center to aid local opioid settlement spending 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

New federal overtime rule will protect an extra 26,000 salaried Maine workers 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Updated Portland Unemployment Figures | released July 03, 2024 🏛 Reddit

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Sen. Angus King calls on military to screen service members for brain injury immediately 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors

It’s time to apply for your 2024 antlerless deer permit in the state’s lottery 🏛 Bangor Daily News

11 tips to help you master the art of car camping 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sandy beaches and a mountain backdrop make Donnell Pond a paddler’s paradise 🏛 Bangor Daily News

As popularity of Cliff House Beach grows, Cape Elizabeth looks to limit parking 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Puffin Watch: Baby puffling Ama grows more curious and active - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Explore One Of The Best Waterfall Hikes In Maine At Peter's Brook 🏛 Only in Your State

Photography

Humpback whale makes quite a splash in Kittery harbor to the delight of onlookers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Whalebreaches off coast of Kittery, Maine 🐋 #whales - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Potts Point: Harpswell 🏛 Reddit

Japanese Beetles back again 🏛 Reddit

Mousam Lake this morning 🏛 Reddit

Dundee pond gone. 🏛 Reddit

West Pond 🏛 Reddit

Turtle sunbathing in northern Maine 🐢 #wildlife - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Police

Portland police find grenade in home of man accused of building bomb, threatening judge 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland teen, 13, reported missing 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Skeletal remains found in Gorham identified 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Three people in custody after assault and robbery reported in Westbrook - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Human remains found in Westbrook may have been identified - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

In column, Golden says Donald Trump will beat Joe Biden 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Rep. Golden’s op-ed sends political shockwaves, but also fits campaign style 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'He's going to lose:' Rep. Golden casts doubts on Pres. Biden's chances in 2024 race - YouTube - CBS 13 News

FULL INTERVIEW: Maine Rep. Jared Golden discusses why he thinks Donald Trump will win the election - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: Jared Golden is wrong about our democracy 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gov. Mills meets with Biden, says she is 'standing behind the president' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Susan Collins calls Joe Biden’s debate performance ‘devastating’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sports

Sea Dogs rally past the Fisher Cats - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Group of Maine libraries form borrowing system to close gap in lending services - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Julia Gagnon performs at Brady's July 17 to benefit Crocker family 🏛 Wiscasset Newspaper

Maine Things To Do 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tricky Britches 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Love Lincoln Park Summer Concert Series 🏛 Portland Downtonwn

Freeport's Fourth of July celebration starts with pancakes and ends with fireworks - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Unhoused

Homeless to shelter to housing: One man's three-year journey 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine