Morning Links - Wednesday October 30, 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Arts

Avery Bilodeau's "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" project - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

7 things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Psychic medium discusses how she helps search for Kim Moreau - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

A robot walks into a bar? Maine hospitality industry considers incorporating AI technology 🏛 Maine Public

Shaw's stores in New England could have a new owner - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Buy Local

Roy’s on Stevens 🏛 Reddit

City

Reshaping Portland’s housing landscape - YouTube - CBS 13 News

illustrated map of western cemetery & points of interest within 🏛 Reddit

Which tree will light up Portland's Monument Square this holiday season? - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

US chooses winning bids for 1st Atlantic floating offshore wind sites 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale Kicks Off New Era 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Gulf of Maine wind power sale attracts lackluster interest 🏛 Maine Public

Groups say sale of offshore wind leases a 'momentous step forward' for Maine's climate goals 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine offshore wind power takes a big step forward with new federal leases 🏛 Maine Beacon

Two companies bid $22 million for right to develop wind energy in Gulf of Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

UMS sees increase in enrollment for first time in years 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

UMaine breaks ground on 'factory of the future' to scale up 3D printed manufacturing 🏛 Maine Public

Elections

Voting Resources - 2024 🏛 Maine Audubon

Are MAGA hats or 'Vote for Her' shirts allowed at Maine voting polls? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Poll workers around Maine are being trained ahead of election day - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Election Workers in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

What are the laws about political ads? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

What to know about PFAS-contaminated deer, wild turkey 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Should you 'leave the leaves' this fall? 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Dinner Arrives at Ocotillo with New Evening Service 🏛 Portland Old Port

Portland, Maine, Restaurant 'Most-Booked' in Entire State 🏛 WCYY

Cape Elizabeth Town Council delays decision on Cookie Jar parking spaces 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Usage of Maine's yellow flag law soared since Lewiston shooting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Health Care

ACA insurance enrollment opens Friday as advocates push to extend subsidies 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: A back-alley abortion experience is a nightmare 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Court oversight of Maine’s mental health services ending after 3 decades 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Laid-off southern Maine restaurant workers getting official help 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Sunset at Long Lake 🏛 Reddit

Chilly morning in Athens 🏛 Reddit

View from porch in Athens. 🏛 Reddit

Night Sky 10/25/2024 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland, Maine man facing murder charges 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland, Maine deadly shooting: Police update 🏛 New England Cable News

Maine lawmaker allegedly choked womanwhen confronted about affair 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine lawmakers call for representative to resign after domestic violence charges 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine Democrats call on Republicanfacing domestic violence charge to resign 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sanford lawmaker accused of choking wife 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Rep. Lucas Lanigan charged with domestic violence 🏛 New England Cable News

Politics

Slumlord Ned Payne put up 50-100 of these fake Wes Pelletier signs in D2 today. Is this kind of negative campaigning really how we do politics now, Portland? I hope not. 🏛 Reddit

Voting in Portland? Here’s what you need to know about local races 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: These progressive champions will protect what makes Portland great 🏛 Maine Beacon

Portland voters face two city ballot questions 🏛 The West End News

South Portland: What you need to know to vote in local races 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Scarborough: What you need to know to cast a ballot in local races 🏛 Portland Press Herald

BREAKING NEWS! The Election's Most Difficult Decision… - YouTube - CGP Grey

Letter: Reject the new Maine flag proposal 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Let’s return a pro-environment majority to the Maine Legislature 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine needs leaders who see the need for humanity in education 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Ron Russell aims for Maine's CD1 seat 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

I’ll put people over politics for Maine’s 2nd District 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Debate Recap: Candidates face off in Maine Senate debate - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Angus King’s experience and centrism make him a solid choice for Senate 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Democrats are feeling anxiousenergy going into Election Day 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Harris can deliver a healthier transportation future for Maine students 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Why NRCM is Supporting an Offshore Wind Port on Sears Island 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Things to Do

Maine Things To Do | Oct. 29-Nov. 4. 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Come check out our 3 year anniversary event Sunday! 🏛 Reddit

Flamenco Singing Workshop with Bárbara Martínez 🏛 Mayo Street Arts