Morning Links - Sunday November 3, 2024

Arts

Maine Native Singer-Songwriter Laura Mock Releases Debut EP πŸ› Maine Art Scene

The Disney classic β€˜Bambi’ is a love letter to the Maine woods πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

City

Portland warming shelter details to be finalized Nov. 12 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

It’s all about the grid: the past, present and future of energy in Maine πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Opinion: Maine delegation should take a page from the history books on climate action πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

West End Halloween was off the chains!!! πŸ› Reddit

Free microchips, rabies vaccination clinic offered by Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

WMPG expands to Gorham: Studio 51 πŸ› USM Free Press

Elections

Everything you need to know for Election Day in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Please go vote. Everyone's voice counts. Here is an official page where you can find out where your nearest vote drop box is, and where polling locations are, in Maine. πŸ› State of Maine

Environment

On opening day of deer season, some hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Restaurant Real Estate: November 2024 πŸ› Portland Food Map

Maine seafood draws celebrated chefs to Portland, and more are coming πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Letter: LifeFlight helicopter a reassuring presence πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Time to do more for mental health in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Historic mill building on Saco Island up for auction πŸ› Saco Bay News

Justice

β€˜A recusal issue inside a recusal issue’: An ethics inquiry puts the Maine Supreme Court in uncharted territory πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Lewiston Mass Shooting

A year after Lewiston’s mass shooting, advocates still seek better communication for Deaf and hard of hearing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

if you were 18 οΌ† transitioning in Maine πŸ› Reddit

Photography

My team and I just finished putting the lights up at Tommy's Park- design is by Pandora Lacasse. This was our first year installing them. It was an honor to be a part of this Portland tradition. πŸ› Reddit

Glad to see Squidward was out πŸ› Reddit

Some of the last stands of November foliage around the cityπŸπŸ‚πŸπŸ‚πŸ πŸ› Reddit

Saw this in Waterboro today πŸ› Reddit

Browntail Moth Caterpillar Nest Trimming πŸ› Reddit

Sunset over Ragged Mountain πŸ› Reddit

Theway πŸ› Reddit

Fall in Maine is truly impressive πŸ› Reddit

Politics

In bid to unseat Golden in CD2 race, Austin Theriault plays on the politics of nostalgia πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Our View: Think about what comes after Nov. 5 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Respect Mayor Dion’s apology πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Nonprofit working to instill confidence in Maine election results - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Social Safety Net

Maine to get over $37.5 million in low-income home energy assistance funds πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Atmosphere - State Theatre, Portland Maine πŸ› State Theatre

Maine communities begin to share plans for holiday festivities - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Transportation

Winter parking now in effect for Maine Turnpike Park and Ride lots - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland International Jetport plans to invest millions into upgrades - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Vacationland

The Most Enchanting Christmastime Main Street in ... πŸ› Only in Your State