Morning Links - Thursday September 19, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Fin pops out of water at Maine beach #shorts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Study shows more than 200 U.S. cities warmer this fall - YouTube - CBS 13 News

U.S. Sec. Granholm, Gov. Mills roll out new heat pump rebates for low-income households 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Gov. Mills, U.S. Energy Secretary announce new $36 million home efficiency rebate program 🏛 Maine Public

A $36M heat pump rebate program is coming to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

$71.7 million in federal funding headed to Maine for energy rebate programs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Governor Mills and U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Announce New Home Energy Rebate Program for Maine 🏛 State of Maine

Letter: A leadership opportunity for L.L. Bean 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Portland food pantry to shut down for about 2 years: Here's why - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

Opinion: In revamping Portland school buildings, community answered the call 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: The question to ask on AI in education 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Roux Institute construction underway following years of promise, debate 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Elections

Request Absentee Ballots for November 5 Election 🏛 West End Neighborhood Association

Environment

PFAS Spill at Brunswick Landing: A Letter from the Casco Baykeeper 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Toxic foam risks persist at other ‘deficient’ Brunswick airport hangars 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hallowell leaders work to get forever chemicals out of drinking water - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Expanding Maine’s landfill is the only viable option to avoid a crisis — for now 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tracking eelgrass and other changes around the Bay 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Sopo, how does your air taste this morning? 🏛 Reddit

Maine expands lead fishing tackle ban, aims to protect loons 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

Community reflects 100 years after KKK attempted to march from Saco into Biddeford 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Housing

175-year-old chapel will be torn down for childcare and housing 🏛 WMTW

Justice

Maine high court affirms dismissal of utility customers’ emotional distress case 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Battle over private beachfront property turns into family feud in court 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Labor

Graduate workers union calls on University of Maine System to progress contract negotiations 🏛 Maine Public

Photography

Sunrise at Nubble Lighthouse this morning 🏛 Reddit

Wells Sunrise 🏛 Reddit

DJ "Sunset" @ Fort Sumner Park 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland man arrested after crashing on Maine Turnpike ramp, running from police 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine man accused of trying to get into a car at a stoplight after crashing pickup 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland man in custody after crash on Turnpike followed by brief pursuit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook crash leads to drug trafficking arrest - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Mainers split on changing the state flag back to lone pine design 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Question 3 asks voters to support $10 million bond for historic buildings 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Poll shows Theriault and Golden locked in tight race in Maine’s 2nd District 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Austin Theriault leads Jared Golden in 1st public poll of Maine’s 2nd District 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Republicans launch attack ads in 4 state Senate races 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Neo-Nazi who left Maine takes credit for ‘eating dogs and cats’ lies 🏛 The County

Maine voters focused on economy as Second District could affect presidential election - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland leaders say Israel divestment vote was symbolic, but it has divided the community 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Portland City Council a role model for the nation 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Mosquito public health emergency is about caution and preparation 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine can’t wait for federal action on flavored tobacco 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State

Here's how municipal spending impacts property taxes 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

USPS will no longer consolidate Hampden mail processing facility 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Freeport Fall Festival 🏛 Visit Freeport

A preview of upcoming concerts around Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The Bloody Lady 🏛 SPACE

Treworgy Family Orchards voted best corn maze in the nation for third year 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Enjoy rides, games, food and more at the 183rd Farmington Fair - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Common Ground Country Fair to kick off Unity - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Transportation

Procedural argument delays Scarborough Council’s vote on Gorham Connector 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Westbrook residents frustrated with intersection's layout 🏛 WGME

Gorham council approves road extension to serve as access point to new development - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Unhoused

A new documentary looks at homelessness in Maine and how to address it 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Utilities

Portland Water District’s general manager steps down 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

How to better plan your fall foliage outings in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Corinna Farm’s Corn “Maize” Pays Tribute to Peanuts’ 75th Anniversary 🏛 Real Maine