Morning Links - Wednesday July 24, 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Arts

Who Needs Shark Week When Maine Has 'Lobsteroids'? 🏛 WBLM

UMVA Portraits Pop Up at the Lincoln Theater 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What's the deal with sharks in Maine? Marine experts help provide answers - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine boys help rescue people from water after whale hits boat - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

'Right-to-fish' policy passed in Harpswell amid complaints over smell, sound of waterfront 🏛 WGME

City

Watch 5 Minutes of Comedian Lewis Black Ranting About Portland ME 🏛 WJBQ

We Explored PORTLAND, MAINE Using YOUR Recommendations! - YouTube - FareDrop with Sara and Tony

Climate Emergency

To decarbonize, New England is betting big on offshore wind. Can it deliver? 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine spends $6.6 million to strengthen independent electric grids 🏛 Portland Press Herald

NSF backs AI model to enhance safety of offshore wind turbine installation 🏛 University of Maine

Governor Mills Announces $6.6 Million in Grant Awards to Increase Electrical Grid Resilience to Extreme Storms 🏛 State of Maine

Opinion: How Mainers can best protect against storm damage, flooding 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State awards Harpswell property owners $1.2 million for January storm damage 🏛 Harpswell Anchor

The Ripple Effect: Old Orchard Beach swimmers in greater danger following winter's storms - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Maine PUC approves siting renewable power on contaminated farms 🏛 Maine Public

New law aims to address environmental impacts of wake surfing in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Portland, Maine's 20 Most Popular Restaurants Right Now 🏛 WBLM

Health Care

Longtime Portland nursing home closing, will be replaced with modern facility 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vaccine trials for Lyme Disease ongoing at PBMC 🏛 The Courier-Gazette

Housing

Price of typical Maine home climbs above $400,000 for first time 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stabilized rent is focus of manufactured home parks bill 🏛 Mainebiz

Justice

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate, lawyer Eliot Cutler disbarred 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Convicted felon Eliot Cutler cannot practice law in Maine after disbarment - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Biddeford man pleads guilty to assaulting police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Biddeford man pleads guilty to charge relating to Jan. 6 breach of US Capitol - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Army report: Lewiston gunman’s discharge from New York psychiatric hospital remains a mystery 🏛 Maine Public

Maine's congressional delegation pushes Pentagon for swift action on Lewiston mass shooter reports 🏛 Maine Public

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine 🏛 ABC News

Lewiston shootings: Gunman had a 'hit list,' Army Reserve report says 🏛 Boston Globe

Maine mass shooter told mental health hospital he had ‘hit list,’ Army report says 🏛 The Hill

Army finds multiple 'failures' in its handling of Maine reservist Robert Card prior to deadly mass shooting 🏛 NBC News

Army report uncovers ‘series of failures’ before Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Army disciplines commanders but blames police, hospital for mishandling Lewiston gunman 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Army issues internal report relating to Lewiston shooting investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Report: Three Army officers punished over handling of Lewiston gunman - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve reacts to Lewiston investigation report - YouTube - WMTW-TV

U.S. Army Reserve and Inspector General Lewiston report press conference - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Daniels Martin Press Conference 22 July 2025 1 - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Army Reserve releases report on Lewiston shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

'Series of failures': Army releases report on Lewiston mass shooter investigation - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Families left with unanswered questions after Army releases Lewiston shooting report - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Families of Lewiston shooting victims hold press conference after Army releases internal report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

FULL VIDEO: Attorneys for families of Lewiston shooting victims speak after Army releases report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Attorneys for families of Lewiston shooting victims discuss Army report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Attorneys for Lewiston shooting victims' families hold media event on Army report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Sen. Collins wants to see major changes from Army report on Lewiston shooter - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Healing will never be complete,' Sen. King says after release of Army report - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine military veteran: US Army "dropped the ball" but the blame doesn't stop there - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Media

Letter: Anti-Trump bias persists in newspaper, letters to the editor 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Editorial cartoon was cruel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Political cartoon was appalling 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

This pond is a paddling gem 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Thanks Maine 🏛 Reddit

A new friend in the Newport area 🏛 Reddit

Squirrel Point Lighthouse during a beautiful morning in Arrowsic, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Pitcher plants at Holt Pond in Bridgton! 🏛 Reddit

Video of a humpback whale capsizing a boat off the coast of Kittery 🏛 Reddit

Schooner Mary Day 🏛 Reddit

Police

Vandalism incident at Scarborough beach leads to investigation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Maine ethics watchdog considers penalty for lawmaker’s PAC 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bernie Sanders will rally in Maine this weekend 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. Bernie Sanders to hold rally in Portland this weekend 🏛 WGME

Rally with Bernie Sanders - Portland 🏛 State Theatre

Democrats in Maine throw their support behind Kamala Harris' run for president 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mills voices support for Harris in 2024 presidential race, reflects on shared experience - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is coming to Yarmouth for a fundraiser 🏛 Reddit

Sports

New Hampshire native to acquire ECHL’s Maine Mariners 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Mariners sold to New Hampshire native 🏛 WMTW

North Conway native buys Mariners - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: Where’s the spirit gone from Sea Dogs games? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State

CDC loosens rules for dogs crossing the border 🏛 Maine Public

CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Can-Am dog race ‘rejoicing’ after CDC rule change 🏛 The County

Maine Child Action Network and DHHS launch family well being campaign 🏛 Maine Public

Things to Do

2024 PiP Opening Party – Mayo Street Arts 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

The Live Music Guide: July 24th – 30th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: July 26th – 28th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

A musical extravaganza never before performed in Maine is coming to Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A new movie offers a slightly fictional take on the greatest art heist of all time 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Things To Do: Casco Days, Summerfest 2024, Woofstock 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Weird and unique museums in southern Maine? 🏛 Reddit

Vacationland

The 169th Northern Maine Fair starts next week 🏛 The County