Morning Links - Wednesday September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Arts

Ogunquit Playhouse actors are having a ball right now 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years of music - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Asylum Seekers

Program in Portland seeks to empower immigrants to run businesses 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Aurora

Last night 🏛 Reddit

City

Property Tax Bills Now Available 🏛 West End Neighborhood Association

Portland passes $1 million loan for local day care expansion, housing project - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Heat pumps still represent a golden opportunity for Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Maine Cancer Foundation distributes grants to 7 organizations 🏛 Mainebiz

Education

Opinion: Serious issues remain with Cape Elizabeth school plan 🏛 Portland Press Herald

USM: Two new buildings on Portland campus give fresh look 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Brunswick, Maine leaders ask Navy to assist with PFAs cleanup 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Brunswick Town Council pushes for action over toxic foam spill - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Saco River's low water levels - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Food and Drink

Encore planned for Maine food trade show, awards in Portland 🏛 Mainebiz

Golden Lotus Has Closed 🏛 Portland Food Map

Health Care

In vitro fertilization bills from both Democrats and GOP blocked in U.S. Senate 🏛 Maine Morning Star

History

Community reflects 100 years after Ku Klux Klan attempted to march from Saco into Biddeford - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Neighbors bring dispute over Popham Beach access to court 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine man gets 15 years for selling fake pills laced with fentanyl 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Sen. Collins urges colleagues to back bill requiring military follow state crisis intervention laws 🏛 Maine Morning Star

LGBTQIA+

Letter: Help protect gender-affirming care 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Paddle around Pemaquid Point proves to be challenging in the fog 🏛 Bangor Daily News

612-pound tuna caught at Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Photography

Shipping a ship on a shipping ship 🏛 Reddit

Partial Lunar Eclipse from tonight! 🏛 Reddit

Moon exploded again. 🏛 Reddit

Supermoon from Southwest Harbor 🏛 Reddit

These rascally Maine raccoons enjoy yummy apples - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Fawns grazing in western Maine - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Maine moose calves are growing up - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Maine loons calling to each other in the summer - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Politics

Portland Voices - The Council Candidates Speak Out (Part 1) 🏛 Reddit

Letter: Nancy English will bring plenty to the table for Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine voters asked to support $25 million research bond 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for tax fairness to flourish 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Public Safety

Cumberland County resident tests positive for West Nile virus 🏛 Maine Public

Maine resident tests positive for West Nile virus 🏛 Portland Press Herald

West Nile Virus detected in Cumberland County, Maine resident 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine investigating moldy cannabis that led to recall 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Concerned by reports about marijuana recall 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine warming shelters receive grants to expand winter resources 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Social Safety Net

How will Maine operate paid family medical leave? 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

PBA wrapping up at Bayside Bowl - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Secretary of State's Office walks back claim on suspicious mail 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Suspicious packages sent to election officials in Maine and other states 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Suspicious mail sent to elections officials in several states 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lucas Building in Des Moines evacuated due to suspicious package 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Census data shows most Mainers ahead compared to pre-pandemic — but poorest still struggling 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Maine’s child welfare agency outlines efforts to better support staff, foster families 🏛 Maine Morning Star

In wake of DOJ lawsuit, legislators seek to reform services for Maine’s disabled children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: September 18th - 24th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: September 20th - 22nd, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Mal Blum with John-Allison Weiss 🏛 SPACE

Wednesday (solo) + Cryogeyser (solo) 🏛 SPACE

Zakk Sabbath at State Theatre | Thu, January 2, 2025 🏛 State Theatre

Sebastian Maniscalco 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

PPL Presents: Book Swap! 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Fundraiser for Tate House 🏛 Visit Portland

Costume Tea Party 🏛 Friends of Congress Square Park

Free Community Day Event 🏛 Visit Portland

Maine Things To Do: Annual Car Show, Pumpkin Sale 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Your favorite corn mazes - 1hr radius 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Gorham connector on pause, but Maine Turnpike Authority still says it's needed - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Regulators allow $2.5 billion corporate takeover of CMP 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine regulatorswaive requirement on approving Spanish firm’s takeover of CMP parent 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Oxford County Fair in full swing 🏛 WGME

Pumpkins and more highlighted Houlton’s annual Harvest Fest 🏛 The County