Morning Links - Wednesday September 11, 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Arts

Visited for a day and got to experience the culture. Thanks. 🏛 Reddit

Spotted yesterday — Middle St 🏛 Reddit

Business

Portland Harbor Hotel may add dozens of rooms with $11M deal for property next door 🏛 Mainebiz

City

Portland City Hall is becoming a wedding destination 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council votes to divest from companies tied to Israel 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

Town's electricity supply to be 100 percent green 🏛 Mount Desert Islander

Environment

Lawmakers take legislative action amid continued concerns over PFAS spill in Brunswick 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine DEP gives update on ongoing firefighting foam spill in ... 🏛 WGME

Maine firefighters work to reduce use of toxic chemicals while ... 🏛 WGME

Portland geese deformed by ‘unnaturally high-calorie diet’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Cozy, quirky Ohno Cafe in Portland’s West End to close after 20 years 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Fresh Catch: A Guide to Maine Lobster Week 🏛 Portland Old Port

Gearing up for Oktoberfest with Foundation Brewing - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Housing

New affordable housing to open in Portland 🏛 WGME

Pilot program by Portland nonprofit Quality Housing Coalition aims to improve financial stability 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

'They didn't hold him:' Some Maine victims wonder if court system can keep them safe - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Advocates urge Mills administration to quickly resolve federal lawsuit over care for disabled children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

I finally achieved my goal of circumnavigating Campobello Island 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

In photos: Saying ‘I do’ at Portland City Hall 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Police

Westbrook man accused of attacking clerk, customer after being ... 🏛 WGME

Somerset Sheriff's Office considers body cameras with Artificial Intelligence - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Outdoor groups launch 'Yes on Question 4' campaign 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors groups push for passage of Maine’s first trail bond 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Don’t let utilities engage in any political spending 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Campaigns clash over gun rights in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Jason Cherry for Senate 🏛 Jason Cherry for US Senate

Costello for Senate 🏛 David Costello for US Senate

Angus King for U.S. Senate 🏛 Angus King for US Senate

Demi Kouzounas for Senate 🏛 Demi Kouzounas for US Senate

Why I’m running for the US Senate 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Democrats tout VP Harris' plans to tackle housing crisis 🏛 WGME

Opinion: Portland City Council vote ran roughshod over Jewish community 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine Office of Cannabis Policy issues first ever recall 🏛 Maine Public

Maine issues its first-ever recall of tainted recreational marijuana 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine health panel recommends state of emergency as EEE spreads ... 🏛 WGME

Parasites found in Maine pigs indicate a need for better management among farmers, state officials say 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

We did it! Maine Roller Derby hosted its first international tournament 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Sea Dogs lose series opener to Binghamton - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Here are the sunken, abandoned boats Maine most wants to remove 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: September 11th – 17th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Maine Things To Do: Trails End Festival, Fall Bazaar, Downhill Derby 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Glare with Zeruel and Leaving Time 🏛 SPACE

Schoonerfest Sept. 21 in Wiscasset 🏛 Wiscasset Newspaper

Gardens Aglow tickets go on sale - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

Cape Elizabeth council approves traffic safety plan for high crash intersection - YouTube - CBS 13 News