Morning Links - Tuesday September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Arts

controversial bee artist speaks on reddit fame 🏛 Reddit

Collage Artist Jeri Theriault Exhibits Counterpanes and Other Fabrications 🏛 Maine Art Scene

City

Did you know Portland is home to a public orchard? 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Climate Emergency

Federal report OKs Gulf of Maine for offshore wind leases 🏛 Bangor Daily News

UMaine is testing a method to stabilize soil and reduce potholes 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

'Meow Lounge' in Westbrook helps cats find forever homes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

United Bikers of Maine holds largest toy run since COVID-19 forced event’s cancellation in 2020, organizers say 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

What you need to know ahead of the Nov. 5 election 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Maine DEP to test Brunswick homeowners’ water for PFAS after foam spill 🏛 Maine Public

Brunswick properties selected for well testing; surface water samples show increased PFAS 🏛 Portland Press Herald

PFAS found in Tremont water 🏛 Mount Desert Islander

Ecomaine plans $25 million recycling center upgrade 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

From Bitter to Better: Where to Celebrate Negroni Month in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Recent Closings: OhNo Cafe Announces Closure After 20 Years 🏛 Portland Old Port

'The Maine Foodies' offer recommendations for fall food season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

Letter: Don’t let our leaders skate on their gun safety stances 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Letter: Some peace of mind for Maine seniors 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

What a Maine experimentshows us about universal basic income 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. Angus King: Bipartisan solutions key to tackling affordable housing shortfall 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal program is helping Maine students and families facing housing insecurity 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Department of Justice sues Maine for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act 🏛 Maine Public

Department of Justice sues Maine for treatment of children with behavioral health disabilities 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Seeking transparency from Rep. Bagshaw 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Maine State Police release after-action review following Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdoors

New lead tackle ban aims to protect loons 🏛 Maine Public

Making a Wildlife Plan of Action 🏛 Maine Audubon

A breached dam on Green Lake could threaten Arctic charr 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

A quiet Maine evening on the water 🏛 Reddit

Nubble ! 🏛 Reddit

Found this little fella or lady a few weeks ago and had never seen one like it. 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine police arrest NY man after chase and ‘great resistance’ 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland police arrest New York man following drawn out traffic stop 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Man assaults officer after fleeing Portland traffic stop on foot, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

New York Man Arrested With Nine Charges on East End of Portland 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Politics

Austin Theriault wins NRA’s endorsement after Jared Golden’s gun shift 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Ahead of presidential debate, Democratic state officials reiterate focus on threat of Project 2025 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine AG, reproductive health experts hold press conference warning about Project 2025 - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Portland shows moral leadership with Israel divestment 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sports

Sea Dogs Seal Final Road Series with 8-5 Finale Win 🏛 Minor League Baseball

PBA Tour Rolls Back into Bayside Bowl for 2024 Tour 🏛 Portland Old Port

Maine native wins bronze medal at 2024 Paris Paralympics - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Brown returns to Maine with bronze - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Dancin' for community with Hope Acts and the Bob Band - 🏛 Amjambo Africa

Bois, presented by Puppets in Portland - Events 🏛 Portland Downtonwn

The next Poetry and Prose at Sacred Profane in Biddo will be in two weeks! Rest of the dates for the year on there, too 🏛 Reddit

Utilities

Opinion: Massive corporate energy deal requires great scrutiny 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Camden International Film Festival returns for 20th anniversary this week 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Farmington Fair returns for its 183rd year 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Maine Guide Mondays: Quiet spots in Acadia National Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News