Morning Links - Tuesday October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Arts

Maine musician is making a living on his own terms 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Westbrook psychic finds skeletal remains of male body in Jay 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Federal defense spending rises in Maine, topping $4 billion in fiscal year 2023 🏛 Maine Public

Regulators delay lobster size limits for six months 🏛 Maine Public

Regulators delay increase in minimum lobster size till July 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland City Council shoots down mayor’s proposal to scale back needle exchange 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council votes against changes to needle exchange program - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Blue-sky flooding in the Old Port is a preview of the future 🏛 Maine Public

What 'stressed' oysters can teach us about Maine's coastal climate health 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Neighbors Meet Neighbors at Block Party at Munjoy South Park Yesterday 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Education

Portland school district to spend $500,000 to resolve payroll problems 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland school board approves new three-year contract with ed techs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Ed Tech Contract Approved! 🏛 Portland Public Schools

New Computer Science and Business degree launching in spring 2025 🏛 University of Maine

Maine’s community colleges see record fall enrollment 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

An Update from the City Clerk’s Office at Portland City Hall 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Maine secretary of state urges absentee voters to plan for possible mail delays 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

The futures of right whales and lobstermen are entangled. Could high-tech gear help save them both? 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Food and Drink

Recent Portland restaurant closures signal need for new business model 🏛 Maine Public

Multiple Portland restaurants shut their doors this past weekend, and more could follow 🏛 WGME

Housing

Maine Eviction Prevention Pilot Program opens Monday to prevent renters from losing housing 🏛 Maine Public

New eviction prevention program offers hope for struggling Maine renters 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Portland man facing charges for criminal threatening with gun 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Fall Ride to Work - Maine - Leaf Peepers Dream - YouTube - Dad Does

Jasper Beach 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Does anyone know what this is all about? 🏛 Reddit

Opinion: With all eyes on Washington, don’t forget about Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why changing Maine’s stateflag wouldn’t cost much 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine’s current flag is just fine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why Maine is voting on a new state flag - YouTube - Maine Public

Analyzing all referendum questions on Maine's 2024 ballot - YouTube - WMTW-TV

With Trump tax cuts set to expire, CD1 candidates outline alternative proposals 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Why Rep. Chellie Pingree believes she deserves another term in office - YouTube - CBS 13 News

The 207 interview: Maine Congressman Jared Golden 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Candidates for Maine’s 2nd District diverge on economic policy, including taxing the wealthy 🏛 Maine Morning Star

With the economy top of mind for voters, here’s where Maine’s US Senate candidates stand 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Here are 65 candidates who aren’t afraid to stand up for Maine values 🏛 Maine Beacon

These are the most expensive races for the Maine House and Senate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gwen Walz cancels campaign trip to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gwen Walz cancels campaign trip to Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Homeless Voices for Justice publishes 2024 Voting Guide 🏛 Preble Street

Maine Public's Your Vote 2024 guide to the general election 🏛 Maine Public

Portland Mayor Mark Dion says he regrets voting to divest from companies doing business in Israel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland mayor backtracks on vote for city to divest from companies doing business with Israel - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Do your groceries need to be tossed out? What we know about the listeria recalls in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

A bunch of Mainers, the love of four teams and the memory of a Valentine’s Day Bandit push Portland, Maine, to No. 1SBJ 🏛 Sports Business Journal

Things to Do

Nov 18: Full Moon Dip with Two Maine Mermaids 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Transportation

Opinion: Repair of roads, bridges must remain a priority for Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Investigation by conservative group claims non-citizens may have voted in Maine 🏛 WGME

Maine House Republican leader seeks investigation into voter fraud claims - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine