Morning Links - Friday November 1, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024

Arts

‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ could have more drama, and more Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ inspired generations of Mainers. Now, its influence could spread nationwide. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Local school staple 'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' from 1939 hits the big screen nationwide 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Made in Maine: Portland serves as backdrop for movie 'Hangdog' 🏛 WMTW

Asylum Seekers

Seven things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Busines

IDEXX reports Q3 earnings growth, but cuts revenue ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Buy Local

Refillable toiletries locally? 🏛 Reddit

City

Welcome to Dinosaur Park! 🏛 The West End News

Climate Emergency

Maine Climate Council skips green hydrogen, for now, and leans into EVs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New incentives spark demand for whole-home heat pumps in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Opinion: A sobering message from Alaska 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

School districts in Maine still trying to get students back in the classroom five days a week 🏛 Maine Public

University of Maine System enrollment growth outpaces Northeast, nation 🏛 Daily Bulldog

An emancipation proclamation for the modern age 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Elections

FREE Bus Rides on Election Day 🏛 Greater Portland Transit

League of Women Voters of Maine release voter guide - YouTube - CBS 13 News

A Second Election Update for the City of Portland From City Hall 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Environment

Years after discovering violations, bulk of restoration work ... 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

Elsmere BBQ Closing 🏛 Portland Food Map

Recent Closings: Elsmere Bids Farewell After 11 Memorable Years 🏛 Portland Old Port

New Openings: Next Tea Opens on Congress Street 🏛 Portland Old Port

Iconic Maine drive-in restaurant up for sale: Here's the asking price - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Guns

Records show a conflicted Gov. Mills under pressure over fate of gun waiting period 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Significant Updates in Multistate Litigation Against Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 🏛 State of Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Portland Pirates 1994 ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Dedication of Maine's Joshua Chamberlain Memorial Bridge - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Maine search for wreckage of plane that disappeared in 1927 draws international interest - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Justice

Partner of Maine lawmaker charged with domestic violence says charges should be dropped 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Oudoors

Backyard Bird of the Month for November: Wild Turkey 🏛 Maine Audubon

Here is the best place to go birding this time of year 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This Maine owl is getting harassed by sassy bluejays - YouTube - Bangor Daily News

Photography

Watch out! 🏛 Reddit

Sunrise Splash at Perkins Cove 🏛 Reddit

That's all folks 🏛 Reddit

Evil clown on the loose 🏛 Reddit

Let’s give them something to taco bout 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Vote for thoughtful, prepared Michniewicz for Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Lookner will be a bridge for Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

“Working Families First” Seems To Be Republican AstroTurf 🏛 Reddit

Interesting: Both the Chamber's "Keep It Local Portland" PAC and the Republican Astroturf "Working Families First" PAC have hired Republican Consultant Lance Dutson and use DC-based Cornerstone Consulting 🏛 Reddit

Letter: Two strong candidates for South Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Vote yes on Maine trails bond 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Analyzing some of the key local ballot questions in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: An incomplete picture on cost of living 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A doomed flagshift and 3 other lessons from a surprising Maine poll 🏛 Bangor Daily News

In final push, national Republicans target spending on Maine Senate to break up Democratic power 🏛 Maine Morning Star

New poll finds Jared Golden and Donald Trump leading Maine’s 2nd District 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Golden among lawmakers calling for maximum funds to help Mainers heat their homes this winter 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Candidates for Maine's 2nd Congressional District on immigration - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Looking back on Collins' decision not to confirm Amy Coney Barrett - YouTube - WMTW-TV

US Senate candidates from Maine debate cost of living, abortion, and the Electoral College 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Angus King calls for scrappingthe Electoral College 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Deep dive into Maine's U.S. Senate, 1st Congressional District races - YouTube - WMTW-TV

The 207 Interviews: Candidates for major office in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: The benefits of ranked choice voting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Electoral Count Act reforms should help avoid another Jan. 6 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Maine sees uptick of pertussis cases 🏛 Maine Public

Social Safety Net

Senator Collins announces $37.5 Million in LIHEAP funding for Maine 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Transportation

$635 million in federal grants to fund bridge work from Maine to Alaska 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Gas pipeline operators’ push for higher rates could spark increase in electricity costs 🏛 Portland Press Herald