Afternoon Links - Sunday August 11, 2024

Arts

I see a bee πŸ› Reddit

trashy bee πŸ› Reddit

for the love of the bee πŸ› Reddit

New mural on Portland's waterfront brings historic wharf scene ... πŸ› WGME

Art Criticism

Can we get something other than a bee πŸ› Reddit

Business

Opinion: The compelling case for a convention center in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland is Home to the Oldest Shopping Mall in Maine πŸ› WCYY

Climate Emergency

In Wells, a ghost forest rises πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Letter: Climate change requires immediate investment in clean energy πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Basking shark washes ashore in Blue Hill πŸ› Ellsworth American

Food and Drink

Gluten-Free Maine πŸ› Portland Food Map

An Underground Dim Sum Spot Opens in Portland, Maine πŸ› Hospitality Design

Guns

Firearm group, businesses raise concerns over wait period ... πŸ› WGME

Health Care

Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis πŸ› The Maine Monitor

More than 1 million veterans receiving benefits via PACT Act ahead of anniversary πŸ› Maine Morning Star

History

Throwback Photo: On the campaign trail, JFK visits Portland in 1960 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Family of veteran who died in WWII gets overdue Purple Heart, Victory Medal πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

In fight for more housing in Maine, one barrier rises above the rest: Us πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: NIMBYs think they’re protecting Maine; they’re mistaken πŸ› Portland Press Herald

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Outdoors

How to read a trail map πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Ledges and cliffs make Ragged Mountain in Camden an adventurous hiking destination πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Lincoln Lions πŸ› Corey Templeton Photography

πŸ”₯Moose for Scale🌲 πŸ› Reddit

Watch some Maine black bears foraging πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Aurora an hour ago πŸ› Reddit

A perfect summer afternoon in Brooklin, Hancock County, Maine. πŸ› Reddit

Saturday Views πŸ› Reddit

On the Ocean - Night 1 πŸ› Reddit

Mornings on the water πŸ› Reddit

Police

Maine man charged with murder in connection with Portland shooting πŸ› WGME

Politics

Letter: Sen. King is still the right man for the job πŸ› Portland Press Herald

With November on the horizon, presidential race ramps up in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine leaders react to Kamala Harris choosing Tim Walz as vice ... πŸ› WGME

DNC chair visits Maine for first time, emphasizes nationwide ... πŸ› WGME

Social Saftey Net

Our View: Get kids their summer meals – whatever it takes πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Sea Dogs hit four home runs in 12-9 loss πŸ› Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Head to Thompson’s Point for Summer Sunsets Live on Thursday and Friday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Hop on the Woodfords Corner Yard Sale Trail on Oct. 5 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in central Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

'It's iconic:' Mainers, tourists admire Maine's history on ... πŸ› WGME