Morning Links - Friday July 12, 2024

Friday, July 12, 2024

Arts

Dewdrop Cooties 🏛 SPACE

For a children’s book author, a key to success is having way more ideas than she can use 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sarah Braunstein celebrates her new novel that's in part 'about the romance people have for Maine' 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Former Windham librarian publishes first book 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Maine DMR urges swimmers, paddlers, surfers to be shark-safe 🏛 PenBay Pilot

I saw a 5-6’ shark slowly swim past the dock at Fort Popham yesterday and nobody believes me. 🏛 Reddit

Business

Former Starbucks location in Portland's Old Port is leased by Maine handbag brand 🏛 Mainebiz

Maine food delivery service expands to Washington state 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Two Nominated Department Heads Expected to be Confirmed by Portland City Council 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Maine child care center plans to expand, doubling the families it serves 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Big changes on the horizon for Youth and Family Outreach in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Climate Emergency

Climate activists push Maine pension fund to divest from fossil fuels 🏛 Maine Public

Activists rally in Augusta calling for MainePERS to divest from fossil fuels - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine landowners to test climate smart forestry 🏛 Maine Public

Applicant withdraws solar farm proposal in Raymond residential neighborhood 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Maine State Music Theatre upset with power outages, CMP points to climate change - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Beryl remnants wash out roads around Littleton, New Hampshire - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Remnants of Beryl cause serious storm damage in northern New England - YouTube - WMTW-TV

A road washout on the Sweet Road in north Lincoln, Maine, after torrential downpours #maine - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Flooding takes out ATV trail entrance in Lincoln, Maine, during torrential rain storm on July 11 - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Storms cause damage in parts of Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Community

Sailing camp for youths with autism comes to Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Westbrook Strong 5K raises funds for domestic violence resource center 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Bike camp for people of all abilities back on track after businesses step up to help 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Dundee Dam gate failure could have lasting severe environmental impact 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Foul smell coming from Kennebunk River leads to wastewater investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Algae bloom kills salmon at Maine aquaculture site 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Volunteers still sought for Annual Loon Count on Sebago Lake 🏛 The Windham Eagle

July 26-27: Casco Bay Cleanup Challenge 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

August 22: Stormwater Social 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Food and Drink

Dok Mali Noodle Bar Now Open 🏛 Portland Food Map

Brunch Bliss: 4 New Spots to Grab Brunch in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Closure of popular Cape Elizabeth berry farm reflects industry’s struggles 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: One City Center 1960s ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Deadliest plane crash in Maine history happened 80 years ago - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Housing

Affordable housing still in short supply 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Friends of Acadia launches fundraising campaign for workforce housing 🏛 Maine Public

Thinking of renting here? Let me give you an honest review of the last 2 years before you do. 🏛 Reddit

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Army says it couldn’t use N.Y.’s red flag law to disarm Lewiston gunman 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Army behavioral health officer testifies before Lewiston shooting commission - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

Officials remind people to keep dogs leashed to protect deer family in Portland park 🏛 FOX 23

I had to go to the top of a mountain for this elusive bird 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photograhpy

Acadia National Park Sunset 🏛 Reddit

First Monarch to show up in my native pollinator garden today (Lewiston). I think these things should be as emblematic of American wildlife as the Eagle is. 🏛 Reddit

No cares in the world here, bub. 🏛 Reddit

Love adorable animal photos? These ones are hard to beat 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Police

Letter: Letter writer wrong about library program 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Janet Mills recruited an ex-Republican to run for her former legislative seat 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden says he needs assurances on Joe Biden’s health before securing his vote 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Why won’t Jared Golden say if he’ll vote for Joe Biden? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Still not sure if Jared Golden supports Joe Biden 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden didn’t have private White House meetings with Joe Biden as ad claims 🏛 Bangor Daily News

What Maine polluted rivers tell us about Joe Biden’s presidential run 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Maine’s problems cannot be solved with partisan politics as usual 🏛 Portland Press Herald

RFK Jr in Freeport, Maine yesterday 🏛 Reddit

U.S. Senate committee endorses Portland attorney for confirmation as federal judge 🏛 Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Public Safety

'Not just Lyme out there': Wife of Topsham man who died from rare tick-borne illness sounds alarm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Social Safety Net

Federal funding on its way to Maine to help fight food insecurity for students - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

State

Some Mainers are calling on the CDC to reconsider new rules for dogs crossing U.S. border 🏛 Maine Public

Maine State Library one step closer to getting interlibrary loan system running again 🏛 Maine Public

U.S. states with worst infrastructure: Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire 🏛 CNBC

Things to Do

Ossipee Valley Fair, Moxie Festival and more happening this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Covered bridges in Maine: 8 historic sites plus some modern options 🏛 Portland Press Herald

WMPG Music Yard Sale – Sunday August 11th – 10am to 2pm 🏛 WMPG

Mindful Observation Series 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Summer concerts in Maine: A tribute to Joni Mitchell 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Unhoused

Keynote Speaker for October 2024 Conference on Homelessness Has National Reputation 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

'No one wants to be here:' Camping no longer allowed in ... 🏛 WGME

Vacationland

Meet One of Maine’s Youngest Lobstermen 🏛 Down East

Why is Robert Vaughn (who died in 2016) advertising for Joe Bornstein (who died in 2020)? 🏛 Reddit

Lobster Festival Delegate hopefuls take to the sea for Industry Day 🏛 The Courier-Gazette