Morning Links - Saturday July 13, 2024

Arts

Take a Load Off πŸ› SPACE

Short film on local wood bank highlighting UMaine selected for film festival πŸ› University of Maine

'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' premiering at Maine film festival πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Fenix puts modern, Maine twists on β€˜Love’s Labor’s Lost’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

This Maine family restored a farmhouse predating the American Revolution πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Maine CDC Confirms Rabid Raccoon Encounter in Nobleboro πŸ› The Lincoln County News

Business

May Marijuana Sales Top $20 Million in Maine, $115 Million Year-to-Date πŸ› Marijuana Herald

City

City News Round Up: Friday, July 12, 2024 πŸ› City of Portland

Harbor Commission Selects New Vessel πŸ› Harbor Master of Portland

What Happened to Portland Announced Construction at Intersection of Baxter Blvd. & Hannaford Plaza Road? πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Electric Trash Truck πŸ› Reddit

Climate Emergency

Changes in the Gulf of Maine πŸ› Maine Public

Why transmission lines will help us fight climate change πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Climate change is driving frequent storm damage, CMP says πŸ› Sun Journal

Opinion: Here’s how solar energy benefits Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Leftovers of Hurricane Beryl lead to storm damage in Piscataquis County - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Millions swelter in oppressive heat as remnants of Beryl soak the Northeast - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Sept 19: Algae, Eelgrass, Erosion β€” Oh, My! πŸ› Friends of Casco Bay

Food and Drink

Maine Food & Dining News: Bangor, Camden, Gorham, Union, South Berwick, Van Buren πŸ› Portland Food Map

10 Places To Get The BEST Lobster Roll In Portland Maine πŸ› Travel+Discover Maine

12 BEST Portland Maine Breweries For Classic & Unique Flavors πŸ› Travel+Discover Maine

Local Guide To BEST Restaurants In Portland Maine [2024] πŸ› Travel+Discover Maine

Best lager made in Portland? πŸ› Reddit

Most refreshing smoothie/refresher drink in town πŸ› Reddit

Challah Bakery πŸ› Reddit

Health Care

A law passed last year made assault in an emergency room a felony. Did it help curb violence? πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Housing

Portland will again consider plan to tighten short-term rental rules πŸ› Portland Press Herald

This Was the Smallest Home That Sold in Portland, Maine, in 2023 πŸ› WCYY

South Portland councilors reject idea to turn former school into shelter - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Former teacher from Topsham faces new sexual assault charges - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Army medical professional who first deemed Lewiston shooter 'unfit for duty' testifies to commission πŸ› Maine Public

Nurse practitioner who evaluated Lewiston mass shooter recommended his guns be removed - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston commission hears from Army nurse who evaluated Robert Card before mass shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Outdoors

What the Supreme Court's Chevron Deference Ruling Means for Our Work πŸ› Maine Audubon

Be safe in the woods πŸ› The County

Hike The Eagle Lake Carriage Road Trail Near Bar Harbor πŸ› Only in Your State

It’s time to welcome back the female hummingbirds to your feeders πŸ› Bangor Daily News

This video shows what it's like to hike Acadia's famous Beehive trail πŸ› Bangor Daily News

8 must-try Maine hikes if you love waterfalls πŸ› Bangor Daily News

How to protect yourself from dangerous people while hiking πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Officials remind people to keep dogs leashed to protect deer family in Portland park πŸ› WGME

A fossil hunter's guide to coastal Maine's ancient offerings πŸ› PenBay Pilot

Photography

Wells Beach πŸ› Reddit

Doubling Point Lighthouse during a beautiful morning in Arrowsic, Maine. πŸ› Reddit

Another Maine sunset πŸ› Reddit

Sunrise this am πŸ› Reddit

Police

Staffing issues may hinder local law enforcement's ability to investigate OUI’s πŸ› Maine Public

Politics

Portland certifies a referendum effort to limit the city's hazard pay ordinance πŸ› Maine Public

Letter: Jared Golden should focus closer to home πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Pingree says Biden needs to allay concerns about candidacy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Congresswoman Pingree's Statement on President Biden & the 2024 Election πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Rep. Chellie Pingree weighs in on President Biden's run for re-election - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sen. Susan Collins expresses sadness at President Biden’s β€˜cognitive decline’ πŸ› Sun Journal

U.S. Sen. Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Donald Trump in 2024 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins planning write-in, will not vote for Donald Trump πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she'll write in Nikki Haley πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Senate committee endorses Portland attorney for confirmation as federal judge πŸ› Portland Press Herald

How Joe Biden’s struggles are playing for Democrats on the Maine ballot πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Republicans, delegates optimistic heading into national convention πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Summer safety tips for Mainers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Scarborough

In The Know: Community workshop July 25 on town’s Open Space Conservation Plan - Press Herald πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State

Maine's fire marshal is retiring after concerns over workplace culture πŸ› Maine Public

Maine fire marshal retiring amidallegations of toxic office culture πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine’s fire marshal retiring after complaints about office’s workplace culture πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine's interlibrary loan system is getting closer to resuming πŸ› WMTW

Planning a trip to Canada with your dog? Make sure you have the right forms πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Wine Tasting with Lisa Strausser from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant πŸ› Rosemont Market

Those Who Wait πŸ› SPACE

Maine House of Comedy brings you: Talk of the Town! πŸ› Reddit

MIKE CANNON in Portland, Friday and Saturday night! πŸ› Reddit

27th Maine International Film Festival begins July 12 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Moxie Festival kicks off its 40th year in Lisbon - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Mad About Moxie: Maine celebrates iconic soda at 40th Moxie Festival - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Fest sees outpouring of funding boosts - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

Maine State Ferry raises fares, expects to increase even more for next summer πŸ› Maine Public

New ferry rates jump by 18 percent, more likely on the way πŸ› The Courier-Gazette

Vacationland

Lighthouse Ho! πŸ› Boothbay Register