Morning Links - Monday September 9, 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024

Arts

Bee Here Now. 🏛 Reddit

City

Portland to discuss allocation of opioid settlement funds this week - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Casco Bay Bridge paving to begin Sunday night - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

‘All emergencies are local until they’re not’: How one Maine town is prepping for its next disaster 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Climate Council to hold public forums on climate proposals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Farmington, Sanford lead state in solar development 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Manufacturers push back against rising electricity bills tied to renewable power incentives 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Fall in Maine: Arriving later, getting warmer 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Federal government preparing to sell wind power plots off Maine coast, reports say - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Porchfest brings music to front lawns of Deering Center for 10th year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Maine among worst states for long-term student performance transparency, report says 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Housing crisis jams Maine students into crowded dorms and hotels 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tracking how much Maine private university employees earn 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Environment

'I feel helpless:' Brunswick residents concerned as toxic foam cleanup continues 🏛 WGME

PFAS levels remain high in bodies of water near Brunswick airport - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Brisket hash at Ocotillo is a brunch dish you’ll crave all day long 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Find happy hour deals and daily specials at Bar Publica in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Friday Food Insider Notebook: New brew, restaurants, fall festivals and more 🏛 Mainebiz

Guns

Opinion: If America’s educators went on strike, would we take action on guns? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback photo: Take a look back at the Portland and Deering High School football rivalry in 1952 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

New program aims to help prevent evictions in Maine 🏛 WGME

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Life After Artie: Lewiston shooting victim’s father finds purpose in gun reform 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

The 5 Best Places in Greater Portland, Maine, to Watch the Sunset 🏛 WCYY

Photography

Sunday Photos: September 8th, 2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Great Wass Island hike 🏛 Reddit

♪ You know that I'm toxic 🏛 Reddit

Recent Sunset, Sullivan, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Camden Hills State Park 🏛 Reddit

Went for a late-night walk and got a lovely photograph 🏛 Reddit

Lily Bay State Park 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Thank you, Councilor Pelletier 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Legislative Democrats raised property taxes this past session 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Former Pence chief of staff to discuss Jan. 6, future of Republican party in Waterville speech 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine considering public health emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses as animal cases tick up 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Somerset County horse tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis 🏛 WGME

Sports

Excitement grows around Portland's new pro soccer team - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

South Portland

Old South Portland middle school complex to become city offices, new police station 🏛 WGME

State

Waterville fire chief named new Maine State Fire Marshal 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

John Hodgman live, the Sea Dogs’ final games and an extraterrestrial organ concert 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hear all your favorite yacht rock hits at Aura on Friday, then set sail to a show on an island 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Throw on a flannel and head to these 15 fall events 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Post Malone on Sept. 16, The Mallett Brothers Band on Dec. 7 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy your tickets now to Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FriendCon Tabletop Gaming at Woodfords Club Friday20th/Saturday21st 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Groups push for alternatives to Gorham Connector project - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine