Morning Links - Sunday August 18, 2024

Arts

Translucent bee... πŸ› Reddit

New Mural on Congress οΌ† Center (Part of Nationwide Series) πŸ› Reddit

Artist Walter Kitundu Premieres New Work in Biddeford Pool πŸ› Maine Art Scene

Kathleen Turner falls ill during Ogunquit musical, misses final performances πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Our View: North Atlantic cooperation would help lobster industry on both sides of border πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

In Scarborough, development and sea level rise threaten a beloved marsh πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Community

Hundreds sign up for annual rubber duck race in Kennebunkport πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Thousands take part in Allagash Brewing Company's first-ever 'Camp Allagash' πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Education

With $19.4M in new funding, Maine biomed research network will prepare ... πŸ› Mainebiz

Environment

Nature Connects: Wider stream crossings are helping Maine wildlife, communities πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

At Mesa Grande Taqueria, scratch-made food at affordable prices πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Letter: Recall Frances Perkins’ support of national health insurance πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Public defender’s offices are opening across Maine. The next step: staffing them. πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Labor

Letter: Maine Mall Apple Store employees should unionize πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Seeing a Maine moose is all about knowing where to look πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Watch Maine’s big cats on the move πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Allagash sunset πŸ› Reddit

Visitor on Mom’s porch (South Berwick area) πŸ› Reddit

typical Maine afternoon nothing to see here πŸ› Reddit

I love you Maine πŸ› Reddit

Some lightning from a recent storm! πŸ› Reddit

Did you get married and ride the trolley yesterday? πŸ› Reddit

Went to Mt Joy Orchard but all i Found was a Cat :) πŸ› Reddit

Police

Our View: New police rules improve accountability πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Police warn about string of stolen vehicles this summer in Westbrook - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Letter: OSHA rules will put fire protection services under pressure πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Support clarity, support the new state flag design πŸ› Portland Press Herald

State

Wicked good: How β€˜sin taxes’ are contributing to Maine’s healthy budget outlook πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Officials to dedicate Port of Entry and Madawaska-Edmundston ... πŸ› Mainebiz

Vacationland

Heavy fog cancels morning Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival launch again πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Despite launch cancelations Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival-goers still enjoying festivities πŸ› Portland Press Herald