Morning Links - Monday September 16, 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024

Arts

Vigorous Tenderness adds fog horns to concert, Heather Pierson releases new album 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mayo Street Arts Kicks off Puppets in Portland International Festival with Parade 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Shoestring Theater 🏛 Reddit

City

New shuttle service in Portland aims to boost local business, cater to cruise passengers 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

State commission responding to storm damage explores public flood insurance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine commission considering public flood insurance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Chebeague Island joins Maine communities in federal energy resilience program 🏛 WGME

Community

Libbytown celebrates small park with a big impact 🏛 Portland Press Herald

You Are Invited to A Fundraiser for Hope Acts at Cove Street Arts on September 21st 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Hundreds gather in Portland for Walk to Defeat ALS fundraiser 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

COVID-19

Biddeford Trade School Expands with Industry-Leading Indoor Air Quality Solutions from ThinkLite Air 🏛 Saco Bay News

Education

Therapy dog makes a difference at Gorham High School 🏛 WGME

Wednesday Sit-Down: Addressing the challenges of Maine's teacher shortage 🏛 WGME

Elections

How Maine is making it easier for voters with disabilities to participate in elections 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Environment

Report shows deficiencies year before Brunswick foam spill 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Forever chemicals found in Androscoggin River after foam spill 🏛 WGME

Brunswick residents voice concern over transparency around PFAS foam spill 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

A poutine newbie discovers the delight, via Pinky D’s 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback Photo: A look back at the Cumberland Fair almost 80 years ago 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

What’s behind the taxhikes driving Mainers from their homes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Collins, King to introduce bill requiring military utilize state crisis intervention laws 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Moral Panics

Maine joins states calling for Surgeon General's warning on social media 🏛 WGME

Outdoors

There were fewer piping plover pairs on Maine beaches this year, but they fledged lots of chicks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Yesterday's Sunrise at Portland Eastern Promenade at 6:30 A.M. 🏛 Reddit

Mornings by the pier 🏛 Reddit

Wharf Street (b) 🏛 Reddit

Incredible moment just now seeing this big, beautiful, majestic bird! 🏛 Reddit

Sandbank Lock in Dundee Pond 🏛 Reddit

DAWN ON GREAT POND 🏛 Reddit

Freshwater jellyfish 🏛 Reddit

Great morning canoe paddle 🏛 Reddit

Recent trip to Lakeville ME. 🏛 Reddit

Friend I made in Bar Harbor 🏛 Reddit

Police

Human remains in southern Maine prompt criminal investigation 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Westbrook police arrest sex offender for probation violation 🏛 WGME

Politics

Maine Sec. of State concerned about mail-in ballots being counted in time 🏛 WGME

Opinion: Trump’s view of immigrants threatens Maine’s economy, communities 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Strains of cannabis sold in Maine recalled for failing "Yeast and Mold Test" 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

Autumn Equinox at Maine Audubon, Maine Roller Derby and PSO celebrates 100 years 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Heading to Fryeburg for the fair? Take a fun-filled detour 🏛 Portland Press Herald

9th annual Django By the Sea jazz festival set for Oct. 4 to 6 in Kittery 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Gentleman Brawlers on Saturday, Five for Fighting on Oct. 6 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Free salsa dancing and live music on Saturday in downtown Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

October 13th Contra Dance (spooky) 🏛 Reddit

Cumberland Fair begins next week - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

Gorham Connector’s estimated cost is up, traffic counts down 🏛 Portland Press Herald