Morning Links - Saturday October 26, 2024

Arts

Mozart never finished his β€˜Requiem.’ This Portland musician decided to try. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Ukrainian space startup will launch manufacturing in ... πŸ› Mainebiz

Kennebunk HR company acquires Portland payroll ... πŸ› Mainebiz

Community

Monument Square Thriller flash mob dance off πŸ› Reddit

Dance partners πŸ› Reddit

Lotta zombies downtown today πŸ§Ÿβ€β™€οΈ πŸ› Reddit

Education

New UMaine program to enhance blue economy through education, outreach and tuition assistance πŸ› University of Maine

Opinion: Cape Elizabeth voters should meet in the middle on school proposal πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Francophone diplomats address Portland students about multilingual education πŸ› Portland Press Herald

French ambassadors visit Maine to celebrate state's Franco-American history πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

8 offshore wind leases in Gulf of Maine up for auction next week πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

The Portland Caledonian Pipe Band πŸ› Reddit

Students at Bates πŸ› Reddit

Lobsterman in New Harbor πŸ› Reddit

Getting Ready To Go Sail On Damariscotta Lake In Jefferson πŸ› Reddit

George French in his dorm at Bates πŸ› Reddit

These photos were actually put out by the BMV back in the day πŸ› Reddit

The Lone Pine Mountaineers featuring Betty Cody and Hal Lone Pine, Bangor, circa 1940 πŸ› Reddit

Justice

Boston man sentenced to 10 years in deadly Deering Oaks shooting πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

MOFGA formally recognizes union for its employees πŸ› Portland Press Herald

H-2B visas for temporary fall and winter workers could be in short supply πŸ› Maine Public

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston-Auburn artists memorialize shooting victims with an installation of items left behind πŸ› Maine Public

One year after the Lewiston mass shooting πŸ› Maine Beacon

Maine officials, organizations observe 1 year anniversary of Lewiston shootings πŸ› Maine Public

One year after shooting, hundreds gather in Lewiston for night of love and healing πŸ› Maine Morning Star

On shootings and elections, and how we move forward πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Opinion: One year later, we remember – and will never forget πŸ› Portland Press Herald

A year after Maine’s deadliest shooting, Lewiston searching for light in the darkness πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Leroy Walker reflects on year since losing his son in the Lewiston shooting πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

One year later: CMMC staff holds ceremony to commemorate Lewiston tragedy πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Remembering and including Maine's Deaf community well beyond a crisis πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston shooting victim rejoins Maine hockey team as associate head coach πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Bates College community comes together for Oct. 25 remembrance service πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Extended Interview: Maxx Hathaway's family copes with loss a year after Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

The Maine Army National Guard after the Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

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

Kaydenz Kitchen tribute to Lewiston shooting victims - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston Tragedy: One Year Later - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston Strong: One Year Later - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

In wake of tragedy, Lewiston and state show strength and resiliency - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Strong: Year since tragedy a time for community to reflect, heal - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Strong: Community pulls together to support each other - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Strong: Commemoration event marks one year since tragedy - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Flower shop spreads 'Lewiston Strong' message with blue butterflies - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LIVE: Lewiston memorial event commemorating mass shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston Commemoration: Lewiston High School Choir sings the National Anthem - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Commemoration: Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Unit performs Amazing Grace - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston shooting victims honored during 1-year commemoration - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Wife of Lewiston shooting victim delivers heartfelt speech during commemoration - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston Commemoration: Welcome remarks from Lewiston-native Tom Caron - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'I love you all.' Liz Seal on the importance of community - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Commemoration: Lauren Ridloff's emotional sentiments to the community - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Commemoration: Moment of silence for the lives lost on Oct. 25, 2023 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Commemoration: Reflection from the Maine Resiliency Center - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community will have major input in Lewiston shooting memorial - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston community comes together one year after mass shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Inside the Maine Army National Guard's renewed push to prevent another Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Still Lewiston Strong: A community memorial reflects and reclaims strength one year later - YouTube - CBS 13 News

WATCH FULL: Lewiston Commemoration marks one year since tragedy - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston shooting survivor returns to Maine Nordiques but in a new role - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Blue Devils suit up and hit the football field year after tragedy - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community gathers to remember victims year after Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Leroy Walker reflects on year since losing his son in Lewiston shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

β€˜We are not alone': Maine governor releases video message on anniversary of mass shooting πŸ› New England Cable News

Outdoors

Chaffin Pond Loop (Windham, ME) πŸ› Hiking in Maine

I rated my recent Maine adventures with high school superlatives πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Cape Porpoise Fish House πŸ› Reddit

Some pics from Drew's lake in New Limerick. πŸ› Reddit

Partially planked hull πŸ› Reddit

Sunset from Southport tonight πŸ› Reddit

Muscongus Bay in Round Pond today πŸ› Reddit

Politics

"Campaign for Responsible Government" PAC, led by prominent Republican lawyer and LePage campaign treasurer Bryan Dench, has spent $21,290 on ads to oppose Grayson Lookner οΌ† Jess Falero, and to support Sarah Michniewicz in D1 πŸ› Reddit

Letter: Morse will support a child-friendly Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vote no on Question 5, and pick a better state flag β€” the Maine bicentennial flag πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Windham finds itself on the front line in battle for Maine Legislature πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Independent Ethan Alcorn makes bid in race to unseat Rep. Chellie Pingree πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Jared Golden has Mainers’ backs πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Our culpability in Israeli war crimes is undeniable πŸ› Portland Press Herald

4 things the scant polls of Maine tell us to expect on Election Day πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

How Much Longer Will the Threat of Industrialization Loom Over Sears Island? πŸ› Down East

Sports

Portland Named Best Minor League Sports Market πŸ› Portland Old Port

State

Three takeaways from The Monitor’s investigation into child care facilities πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Things to Do

Fill your weekend with Halloween parties and films, OysterFest and Todd Rundgren πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Halloween Market with VHS and more @ George οΌ† Leon’s 10/26 πŸ› Reddit

Disney Lorcana @ the Maine Mall πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Maine gets $53 million to improve freight rail safety, reconnect former Millinocket mill site πŸ› Portland Press Herald

MaineDOT getting over $53 million for rural freight rail upgrades πŸ› The County