Morning Links - Tuesday October 1, 2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Arts

It took nine years, but this movie shot in Maine is finally being released 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'The Moon Over Malibu Maine': Children's book inspired by wildlife encounter in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Residents warned of bear spotted on home surveillance camera in Lewiston 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Opinion: A sustainable future for Maine requires us to buy local 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Canada makes Maine more resilient, prosperous and secure 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Cooperatives reflect Maine spirit, strengthen local economies 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Watch: Inside look at Portland Fish Exchange in Maine 🏛 WMTW

A cottage business becomes a college business after seaweed snack company donated to UNE 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland City Council examines proposed zoning overhaul that could reshape housing across city 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: There’s still time for feedback on new land use code 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

New solar development rules show tensions in Maine climate goals 🏛 Maine Public

How Maine hospitals are adapting to climate change 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Steady warmth leads to one of hottest summers in Quoddy ... 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Kennebunk property owners, town clash over who should pay for damages to sea wall, dunes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Some of Maine’s lowest performing schools also facing steep enrollment declines 🏛 Maine Morning Star

DOD awards $9M for snowpack and meltwater research and Arctic training program in Alaska and New England 🏛 University of Maine

DHS To Host Maine's High Court 🏛 Portland Public Schools

Elections

Green Memorial Church Provides Voter Registration Information for Potential Voters 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Environment

Voters approve dam moratorium 🏛 Ellsworth American

History

In photos: A look back at life in Maine from our archives 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Mainers look back at Jimmy Carter’s visits, impacts as the former president turns 100 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Brunswick mobile home park residents set to close on sale, marking two state 'firsts' - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Labor

Maine DOL to host public info sessions about new paid family and medical leave law 🏛 Maine Morning Star

MaineHealth settles wage dispute with medical interpreters 🏛 Maine Public

LGBTQIA+

Widow of conservative activist who died in June carrying on his lawsuit against Brewer Schools 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Group aims to make 26-mile rail corridor a recreational trail 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Guide Mondays: Exploring the Compass Harbor Nature Trail - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Trap day tomorrow…Monhegan Island 🏛 Reddit

Did a few night shots tonight outside of my front door! It's beautiful tonight for sure 🏛 Reddit

Mountain trail 🏛 Reddit

Tumbledown - 09/29/2024 🏛 Reddit

Tenants Harbor 🏛 Reddit

Good morning from OOB 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine police academy board votes to expand disciplinary powers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cape Elizabeth police investigating hit-and-run involving a pedestrian 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New codes of conduct adopted for Maine police and correctional officers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Letter: English understands the gap between ideas and actions 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine voters to consider five state ballot questions: Bonds, PAC money ... 🏛 PenBay Pilot

Debates for Maine’s federal races kick off this week 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Elon Musk’s pro-Donald Trump super PAC is hiring in Bangor 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The RNC chair on his Maine outlook and accepting the 2024 election results 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Maine rape kit practices: 8 Investigates continued coverage 🏛 WMTW

Things to Do

St. Lucia's Day Procession with Northbound 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Margaret Chase Smith’s fortitude comes through in ‘Conscience’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Fantastic FREE SHOW on Saturday 🏛 Reddit

Tribal Sovereignty

Tribal fishing rights disputed along border 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Unhoused

The importance of vouchers to secure housing 🏛 Preble Street

Vacationland

Things That Surprised a New Yorker About Visiting Portland, Maine ... 🏛 Business Insider