Morning Links - Saturday August 17, 2024

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Arts

We got Bee’ed 🏛 Reddit

Bathroom bee! 🏛 Reddit

The bee is nice but let's share some other street art too. 🏛 Reddit

Art Criticism

All bee'd out. 🏛 Reddit

Business

Putting Maine on the Map: Portland Picnic Co. makes your picnic dreams come true - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Buy Local

Brew of the Week: Tandem Coffee in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Portland Council to consider $20 minimum wage ballot proposal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vrbo/Airbnb Public Hearing and Vote Portland Maine August 18 🏛 Reddit

City News Round Up: Friday, August 16, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

Future Friday: Public Market Building 🏛 Portland Old Port

A letter to the editor in Portland, Maine sets off a parking debate 🏛 Boston.com

Climate Emergency

Grant will help Maine install heat pumps in low-income homes 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Progress made in Old Fog Bell House restoration efforts 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: There are no positive effects of climate change – especially not in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Foggy, smoky conditions expected in Maine this weekend 🏛 WGME

Community

Opinion: In Portland, community can require patience, grace 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City leaders approve $8,000 to explore new aquatic options at ... 🏛 WGME

Father and son duo raise funds for South Portland Food Cupboard with classic car show - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Maine's new packaging disposal law can be a boon for municipalities and our environment 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland is cleaning up the watershed with green infrastructure 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Testing shows Loring PFAS contamination threatens waterways 🏛 The County

Environmentalists call on next president to fight 'forever ... 🏛 WGME

Feds push funding for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Health Care

MaineHealth launching new ambulance transport service 🏛 Maine Public

History

US Interior secretary visits Francis Perkins' Maine home amid push for national monument status 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Battle over beach access in Maine aims to settle legal line in the sand 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Here are nature events in Maine not to miss in August 🏛 Bangor Daily News

You don’t need a boat to enjoy saltwater fishing in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Meet the 'Sea Clown' birders pay to spot in Maine each ... 🏛 WGME

Photography

Rose tinted waxing gibbous moon over Brunswick last night 🏛 Reddit

Politics

A look at winning submission for state flag redesign contest, designs that didn't make the cut - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Jared Golden says he's not endorsing either candidate for president 🏛 Maine Public

Jared Golden criticizes reporter for asking if he’ll vote in presidential election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Democrats walk tightrope as Golden shuns Harris 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why nurses, teachers and other Maine labor groups are getting behind Harris and Walz 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Harris campaign in Maine touts drug savings plan on anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine leaders celebrate 2-year anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act 🏛 WGME

Maine Secretary of State hears arguments about whether to keep Dr ... 🏛 WGME

Public Safety

Woman suffers serious injuries after being struck by SUV 🏛 WGME

Fisherman recalls 'worst nightmare' after crew of six escape boat fire 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'We're alright:' Captain, crew recall terrifying boat fire aboard ... 🏛 WGME

Sports

Sea Dogs Secure Sixth Straight Win in Binghamton 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Kristian Campbell extends home run streak with Portland Sea Dogs 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival prepares for lift-off 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Fest lifts off - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Fog keeps balloons grounded at start of Lewiston-Auburn Festival - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Tender Table BIPOC Night Market 🏛 Portland Downtonwn

THE PIANO GUYS 🏛 Portland Downtonwn

Tribal Sovereignty

Opening of Wabanaki welcome center near Katahdin delayed, but public will get a peek 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Despite early doubts, many locals support Katahdin-area national monument 🏛 The County

Unhoused

Letter: Portland fortunate to have people concerned about homelessness 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Preble Street Rapid Rehousing program to expand into Lewiston ... 🏛 WGME