Morning Links - Thursday September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Arts

Griffin William Sherry's first solo album is inspired by Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

PBS News Hour: Artist takes ancient tradition of basket weaving in new directions 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

100 Years of the Portland Symphony Orchestra 🏛 Down East

Business

Here's What is Replacing Cinemagic in South Portland, Maine 🏛 WCYY

City

Portland council votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s largest city passes resolution divesting from Israel over Gaza war 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland City Council Votes to Divest City Interests from Israel Tonight 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland Trails, Bicycle Coalition of Maine hope to slow down traffic on Diamond Street 🏛 Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Letter: Portland needs to reevaluate its JDEI efforts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cruise Ship in Portland Has More People Onboard Than Pop. of Oxford, Maine 🏛 WJBQ

Las Vegas billionaire has 2 megayachts docked in Maine at once 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The Best U.S. Cities for Fall Travel 🏛 Travel and Leisure

The new Peaks Island ferry is almost done! 🏛 Reddit

Someone please explain the X on east prom 🏛 Reddit

Education

Many Maine school districts are experiencing budget cuts and staff shortages 🏛 Maine Public

After starting new year without a contract, Portland ed techs call for higher wages 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland's union for ed techs seeks higher wages in new contract 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Time running out for Maine schools to use funding to help ... 🏛 WGME

Environment

Brunswick City Council resolution seeks accountability in PFAS firefighting foam spill 🏛 Maine Public

Letter: Disturbing silence on toxic Brunswick spill 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'I feel helpless:' Brunswick residents concerned as toxic foam cleanup continues - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Windham car wash faces stiff fine for dumping contaminated wastewater 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Amount of PFAS foam at Brunswick Naval Air Station continues dropping - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Recent Closings: When Pigs Fly Breads Closes West Bayside Location 🏛 Portland Old Port

Gambling

Maine casino inspectors take no-confidence vote in state's chief gambling regulator 🏛 Maine Public

Maine casino inspectors vote 'no confidence' in Gambling Control Unit executive director 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Sunrise over the harbor. 🏛 Reddit

You lost, buddy? 🏛 Reddit

Social Safety net

Mainers can now apply online for home heating help 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut 🏛 SPACE

Eureka 🏛 SPACE

Hildaland – Mayo Street Arts - Reserve Tickets 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Fall Into the Season: Join for the 7th Annual Autumn Equinox at Maine Audubon 🏛 Portland Old Port

Putting Maine on the Map: Portland Maine Comedy Festival 🏛 FOX 23

Second Edition of the ‘Maine Lit Fest’ Coming to a Place Near You Next Month! 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Hot dogs on parade: 20th Maine Wienerfest celebration to be held in Belfast - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Maine utilities will be banned from spending ratepayer money on lobbying, advertising 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Rockland invites more cruise ships amid uncertainty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

York voters to decide on $4 million plan to buy private section ... 🏛 WGME

Acadia National Park contributed $685 million to local economy last year - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Yard South

Opinion: Yard South project has untold potential for chaos 🏛 Portland Press Herald