Morning Links - Friday October 25, 2024

Arts

Hip Hop Bee πŸ› Reddit

Ben Cosgrove performs his music on 207 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Nice little moose πŸ› Reddit

Business

Here's how Maine is poised to be a major player in aerospace industry - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Brunswick-based Aerospace company one step further to a space launch - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Indoor pickleball facility coming to Westbrook πŸ› WGME

Climate Emergency

Why communities, not rich corporations, should own wind power πŸ› Maine Beacon

Education

'Make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed': Maine community colleges see record spike in enrollment πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

State warns people not to eat PFAS-contaminated wildlife in 2 more areas πŸ› Bangor Daily News

State warns against eating meat from deer, wild turkeys in Unity area πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Do-not-eat advisories issued for deer and wild turkeys harvested in Unity due to PFAS πŸ› Maine Public

U.S. EPA issues new rules on lead dust πŸ› Maine Public

Gray's boil water advisory extended through Tuesday, officials say πŸ› WGME

Food and Drink

Lay Day Roasters πŸ› Portland Food Map

Golden Fork Awards πŸ› Portland Food Map

Maine Food and Dining News: Greene, Saco, Lisbon Falls, Scarborough, South Paris, Biddeford, Belfast, Rockport, Fairfield πŸ› Portland Food Map

This Historic Colonial-Style House In Maine Hides The Most Unusual McDonald’s In America πŸ› Family Destinations Guide

The Crab Roll At This Homey Restaurant In Maine Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious πŸ› Family Destinations Guide

Feast On A One-Of-A-Kind Eggs Benedict At This Charming Restaurant In Maine πŸ› Family Destinations Guide

The Maine Bagel closing next month after nearly 20 years in business - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gorham

Opinion: Gorham taxpayers are feeling the pinch πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

More than 1,500 Mainers will have their medical debt canceled thanks to nonprofit donation πŸ› Maine Morning Star

More than 1,500 Mainers will get relief from $1.8 million in medical debts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

More than 1,500 Mainers to see their medical debt wiped out πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: Stop Medicare cuts that limit home health access across Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

From 1979 to 2011: A look at Portland's most memorable October snowstorms πŸ› WGME

Throwback Thursday Photo: Longfellow Square 1958 οΌ† 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Housing

Portland leaders discuss new locations for affordable housing πŸ› WGME

Developers race to address Maine's housing crisis as prices continue to soar πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Old Orchard Beach set to vote on mobile home park rent ... πŸ› Saco Bay News

Justice

Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice violated ethical code, committee says πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Report: post-inflation wages for Mainers up over the last 4 years πŸ› Maine Public

Mainers can now verify unemployment claims at many post office locations across the state - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston tragedy πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Lewiston lawmakers reflect on β€˜enormous responsibility’ to public safety one year after shooting πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Sorrow, gratitude and anger remain 1 year after Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Progress made on mental health and gun safety, but much work remains a year after Lewiston shooting πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Life After Artie: How one shooting victim’s family has dealt with unimaginable loss πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Breakdown: Turning anguish into action β€” Podcast Episode 1: Did we really survive this? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Episode 1: Did we really survive this? πŸ› Maine Public

Lifelong friends charged Lewiston shooter, saving lives in their final moments πŸ› New England Cable News

Lewiston gathers to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the Maine city πŸ› New England Cable News

Remembering Lewiston: Live updates as Maine city marks 1-year since deadly mass shooting πŸ› New England Cable News

Lewiston shooting survivor reflects on grief and loss, one year after tragedy πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

One year after tragedy, letters to Lewiston still touch the heart πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston gathering to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the community πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

8 Investigates: Special report on Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Father of Lewiston shooting victim reflects on tragedy one year later - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston tragedy highlights communication barriers for Maine's deaf community - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Extended Interview: Lewiston shooting victim's fiancΓ©e, sister reflect on love and loss - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston mass shooting aftermath sees spike in demand for mental health services - YouTube

'It's a beautiful thing': Sliders honors Lewiston shooting victims with cornhole tradition - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Focus on the love': Lewiston shooting victim's fiancΓ©e, sister reflect on love and loss - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'We've made it': Lewiston shooting survivor recounts horrific night, vows to reclaim date - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Grieving and healing: Maxx Hathaway's family copes with loss a year after Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Battle through this': Lewiston survivor returns to coaching amid ongoing recovery - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Do Mainers feel safe 1 year after Lewiston mass shooting? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

A game for Lewiston: Team unites community one year after tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Central Maine Medical Center reflects on response to Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Following the funds: Where did donations go after Lewiston mass shooting? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston Strong continues to inspire unity and healing 1 year after tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston Tragedy: One Year Later - YouTube - Maine Public

Photogprahpy

Nice little grind πŸ› Reddit

Aerial view of Western Prom πŸ› Reddit

PHOTO OF THE WEEK πŸ› Sanford Springvale News

A Tale of Two Cities πŸ› Reddit

Androscoggin River and Bernard Lown Bridge πŸ› Reddit

Spent a few days in Portland πŸ› Reddit

Beautiful Maine πŸ› Reddit

Sunset in Corinth πŸ› Reddit

New roommate. We will not be asking for rent. πŸ› Reddit

Politics

City council at large πŸ› Reddit

Homeless Voices for Justice hosts 2024 Candidate Forums πŸ› Preble Street

Letter: Trail bond shouldn’t support motorized uses πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Approving trails bond will help Maine’s youth reconnect with nature πŸ› Portland Press Herald

In Maine's CD1 race, Ethan Alcorn harnesses unconventional approach - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unenrolled write-in candidate injects Israel-Gaza War into Maine’s CD2 race πŸ› Maine Morning Star

After Lewiston shooting, Maine’s congressional candidates have varied support for gun reforms πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Let’s Connect – Maine State Senate Candidates πŸ› WMPG

Millions of Americans flock to early voting, in person and via mail πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Grid modernization is crucial to our future πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vote to protect reproductive rights πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine faces continued problem of campaign sign thefts and vandalism πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

'I can't stand the other side:' Maine communities split as Election Day draws near πŸ› WGME

Public Safety

More cannabis recalled for yeast, mold, bacterial contamination πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

2025 Sea Dogs tickets go on sale November 2nd πŸ› Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Check out these upcoming concerts happening in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Salt Institute Storytelling (Part I) πŸ› SPACE

Salt Institute Storytelling (Part II) πŸ› SPACE

β€œDON'T WORRY BE FLUFFY” with COMEDIAN GABRIEL β€œ ... πŸ› Visit Portland

Unhoused

Two years of impact at the Elena’s Way Wellness Shelter πŸ› Preble Street

Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME πŸ› Preble Street

Ending Veteran homelessness in Maine πŸ› Preble Street