Morning Links - Saturday September 7, 2024

Arts

Kotoko Brass in Portland Maine πŸ› Amjambo Africa

After penning pop hits, Maine native Amy Allen releases first album of her own πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Join LIVE: Longest test of bluShift's MAREVL Rocket Engine 9/6/24 - YouTube - bluShift Aerospace

Buy Local

In Maine, a generational, family-owned business runs water taxis πŸ› WCVB

City

Portland considers reverting High and State streets to two-way traffic πŸ› Portland Press Herald

'Follow the dots': Speckled roads aim to improve pedestrian safety in Portland πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Search underway for new Portland fire chief πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

City Receives MAJOR Subdivision Proposal for 1877 Congress Street πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Final Draft Changes πŸ› ReCode Portland

Portland, ME, city council unanimously passes Israel divestment ... πŸ› Boston Globe

City News Round Up: Friday, September 6, 2024 πŸ› City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Federal report OKs Gulf of Maine for offshore wind leases πŸ› Maine Public

Maine to Receive $33,8 Million to Upgrade Hydropower Infrastructure Across State πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Another case of mosquito-borne illness in Maine animals highlights growing risk as climate warms πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Scarborough meets with Higgins Beach residents to discuss how to ... πŸ› WGME

Environment

Toxic firefighting foam being replaced at Bangor's Air National Guard base πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Crews cleaning toxic spill in Brunswick transition to long-term remediation - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine firefighters work to reduce use of toxic chemicals while fighting fires - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Foam spill at Brunswick Landing: The danger of environmental pollution πŸ› The Bowdoin Orient

Blue w(AI)ve: SeaDeep Case Study - Gulf of Maine Research Institute πŸ› Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Food and Drink

No rivalry here: Twin brothers behind 2 Portland BBQ joints are each other’s wingman πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Food οΌ† Dining News: Damariscotta, South Portland, Belfast, Saco πŸ› Portland Food Map

Gambling

Gambling unit employees defend director after no confidence vote πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Guns

Police have upped their use of Maine's 'yellow flag' law since the ... πŸ› ABC News

History

Sept. 6, 1980: Grateful Dead rock Maine State Fairgrounds in Lewiston πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Housing

Homebuyers in Maine’s largest city pay a lot more for less space πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine property owners seek help from state leaders over large tax hikes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Property owners turn to lawmakers for help after many shocked by tax increase - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Maine State Police releases report detailing response to Lewiston shootings πŸ› Maine Public

Read Maine State Police’s after-action report on the Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine State Police release after-action review following ... πŸ› WGME

Maine Delegation Statement on Lewiston Commission Report; Governor Mills’ Support for Federal Action πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Gov. Mills delivers remarks over final report on Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Mills says Sagadahoc Sheriff's Office, Army Reserve showed 'callous neglect' that contributed to ... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Full Video: Gov. Mills delivers remarks on final report over Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Gov. Mills criticizes Sagadahoc Sheriff's Office, Army Reserve - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gov. Mills calls on public, elected officials to hold authorities accountable for Lewiston shooting πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Governor Mills Responds to Independent Commission's Final Report πŸ› State of Maine

Photography

Happy Friday Portland! πŸ› Reddit

Nice chilly mornings are my favorite πŸ› Reddit

Today is a good day πŸ› Reddit

The international seaplane fly in is the time to be on Moosehead Lake πŸ› Reddit

The view from Morton’s Rock, Hamilton Cove trail, Lubec … August 2024 πŸ› Reddit

Spider id…. πŸ› Reddit

Just before the sun rose. Scarborough, Maine. πŸ› Reddit

Nothing like a good Maine cow picture… πŸ› Reddit

Police

i hate the stupid walgreens blue security tower thing πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Opinion: Let’s bring pragmatism back to City Hall πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Pachios on the News interviews Lisa Savage - YouTube - Lisa Savage

Letters: On Portland’s decision to divest from companies doing business in Israel πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland residents divided over Israel divestment plan πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

New rule adds restrictions on Maine utilities’ political spending πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Maine health panel recommends state of emergency as EEE spreads throughout New England - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Third domestic animal in Maine tests positive for EEE this year πŸ› Maine Public

Horse dies after testing positive for EEE in Somerset County πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

South Portland

Property tax hikes drive South Portland city leaders to sound the alarm πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

Sea Dogs Win Second Straight in New Hampshire πŸ› Minor League Baseball

Heartsapalooza: Portland Hearts of Pine celebrates new milestone - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Ways To Enjoy A Real Maine Fall Season πŸ› Real Maine

Places to Explore This Fall in Coastal Maine - VisitMaine.Net πŸ› Travel+Discover Maine

Hip Hop Open Mic at Flask Lounge! πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Coalition proposes alternatives to controversial Gorham Connector project πŸ› Maine Public

Vacationland

Acadia visitation numbers on par with last year πŸ› Mount Desert Islander

Vermont bakery trying to break whoopie pie world record set in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV