Afternoon Links - Thursday October 24, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Arts

As ‘Hangdog’ hits streaming services, its director talks upsides of filming in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

“Sometimes You Bring Me Flowers” at The Willard Gallery 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Portland Ballet finds fresh blood on campus for ‘Dracula’ adaptation 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Portland Ballet brings 'Dracula' to life this Halloween season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Aurora

Aurora at Spring Point Ledge Light 🏛 Reddit

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Psychic medium discovers skeletal remains behind closed bowling alley in Jay - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Business

Maine Defense Industry Alliance names its first program ... 🏛 Mainebiz

The aerospace industry is growing in Maine, which creates new demand - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine holds second space conference celebrating state's role in exploration - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food Businesses 🏛 Maine Public

City

What That Massive Building on the Portland, Maine, Waterfront is 🏛 WCYY

Climate Emergency

Maine to receive $40.5 million to respond to climate change effects 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Without fast EV adoption, Maine must get creative to meet emissions goals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland's fall proves warmer and drier than usual, with ongoing drought conditions - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Sixth annual Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 'Shelter Sleep-In PJ Paw-ty' 2024 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Two liberal arts colleges in Maine see little change in diversity after end of affirmative action 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

1 in 4 Maine voters have requested absentee ballots 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine election officials expect a smooth vote but are still 'preparing for every potential scenario' 🏛 Maine Public

How ranked-choice voting works in states like Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Hunters, take note: 'Do Not Eat' advisory issued in parts of Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Dine Out Maine: Lil Chippy in Portland is small but mighty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Anania’s owners retiring, closing Congress Street deli 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Congress Street Anania’s Closing in December 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine Bagel in Scarborough to close after nearly 2 decades 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This Charming Restaurant In Maine Has The Best Eggs Benedict In The State 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

Opinion: Our favorite local spots deserve our support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

After the Lewiston shooting, some survivors oppose gun restrictions more than ever 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Opinion: Remembering the Mainers killed in WWII ‘friendly fire’ sinking 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

After 3 years, retailers finally open on ground floor of South Portland affordable housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How to apply for Maine’s new evictionprevention program 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine home sales, prices jumped again in September 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Mary Kate 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Kevin 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Lori 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Rebekah 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Report finds Maine’s labor market strong, but households still struggle to meet basic costs 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Reflecting on a year of grieving, healing and hope 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston counseling center helps community navigate grief from mass shooting 🏛 Maine Public

A year after the Lewiston mass shooting, six portraits of grief 🏛 Maine Public

Still ‘Lewiston Strong’ and still healing one year after shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

‘Mixed emotions:' Businesses targeted in Lewiston mass shooting move forward 🏛 New England Cable News

A year after Maine mass shooting, gunman's family wants action on brain injury research in military 🏛 New England Cable News

Lewiston counseling center helps community navigate grief from mass shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A year after the Lewiston mass shooting, six portraits of grief 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston: What Went Wrong? 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 1: Yellow Flag Law - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 2: Army Orders - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 3: Manhunt - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 4: Gun Debate - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 5: Accountability - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Mike Sauschuck - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Susan Collins - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Angus King - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Travis Brennan and Ben Gideon - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with David Trahan - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Nacole Palmer - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended Interview with Aaron Skolfield - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Joel Merry - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'I think of him every day of the week:' Father reflects on losing son in Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'We can only get better:' Maine's yellow flag law sees spike in use since Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdoors

5 Maine hikes to tackle before fall foliage disappears 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine hunters go to extreme lengths to stop people from stealing their trail cameras 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Portland, Maine | Photo of the Day 🏛 Noozhawk

North Deering 🏛 Reddit

Yup 🏛 Reddit

Eastern Cemetery 🏛 Reddit

Nice little tree 🏛 Reddit

Wolfe’s Neck area, Freeport, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Ok... So maybe the foliage pervs are onto something 🏛 Reddit

Blue Hill, dusk. 🏛 Reddit

Cool foggy fall morning in Maine 🏛 Reddit

The Red Barrens 🏛 Reddit

Solar eclipse totality from Abol Bridge in April 🏛 Reddit

Katahdin, Last Friday. 🏛 Reddit

Staghorn Sumac 🏛 Reddit

MDI 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Mazer the leader we need on Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A Huge Opportunity for Maine Trails on the Ballot this November 🏛 Maine Audubon

Why are Mainers voting on a new state flag? 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s flag is unique and attractive, unlike the pine tree flag 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Seeking a ninth term in Congress, Chellie Pingree says she isn't taking anything for granted 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Jared Golden has the right bipartisan credentials for Maine’s 2nd District 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Rep. Golden has demonstrated the character Mainers need 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the Editor: In support of Jared Golden 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Maine’s congressional candidates split on inclusive education, LGBTQ+ rights in schools 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Independent Jason Cherry seeks to unseat incumbent Sen. Angus King 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's Angus King is up for reelection - YouTube - Maine Public

Senator Angus King campaigns for third term in office - YouTube - CBS 13 News

More than a third of Mainers are not confident their votes will be counted accurately 🏛 Bangor Daily News

More than 1/3 of Mainers don’t feel confident about integrity of presidential election, report says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: How your local ballot can shape state policy 🏛 Maine Beacon

Your Maine election questions answered on Reddit by BDN’s political editor 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine could crack down on illegal secret political donations 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Here's what to expect in Maine on Election Day 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mayor of Portland, Maine, apologizes for backing Israel divestment measure 🏛 Times of Israel

Public Safety

Portland city officials work to raise awareness about lead poisoning - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Scarborough

Scarborough voters to decide on $1 million bond for police cameras - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Science

Breakthrough technology from the Jackson Laboratory could treat Alzheimers, other diseases 🏛 Maine Public

Sports

Aiden Lamson: Maine’s first Magic World Championship contender 🏛 University of Maine

Maine Mariners start new season with new owner - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Thriller Throwdown 2024 Coming to Portland, Maine on October 25 🏛 WJBQ

Bella, An Immigrant’s Tale” Returns to Saco River Theatre 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Vervain with Ruby Nienna and Haven's Den 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Celebrate Halloween at Bayview Heights on Munjoy Hill; October 31 Late Afternoon 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Allagash Fall Fest runs through Halloween - YouTube - CBS 13 News

OgunquitFest packs the weekend with classic cars, crafts, and Halloween fun - YouTube - CBS 13 News