Morning Links - Thursday November 7, 2024

Arts

Letter: Fendler movie brings back memories πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

A strange boat with legs appears off Maine’s coast πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Trump administration could snuff out offshore wind πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Tough questions for South Portland planners πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Voices need to be heard in South Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland, Augusta see record warmth Wednesday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland breaks monthly, daily high temperature records πŸ› WMTW

Education

Newcomers, Incumbent Win Board Seats πŸ› Portland Public Schools

Snow Day Plans 2024-2025 πŸ› Portland Public Schools

State education officials unveil outdoor learning space in Falmouth πŸ› Maine Public

Fodo and Drink

At Yolked, the Bouchards are β€˜preposterously good in the kitchen’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Portland divided: How tenants, landlords say rent control is reshaping housing market πŸ› WGME

Portland Landlord Survey by CBS13 πŸ› Reddit

Outdoors

One Of The Most Iconic Scenes In Maine Can Be Reached On This Flat 2-Mile Trail πŸ› Only in Your State

This Easy 2.3-Mile Trail Network In Maine Features A Boardwalk, Bridge, And Wacky Spiral Stairs πŸ› Only in Your State

Letter: Park pass change raises barriers for locals to enjoy Acadia πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Police

Maine schools target of swatting calls on Election Day πŸ› WMTW

Politics

Portland voters approve hazard pay limits πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland Local Election Results | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News πŸ› WGME

Maine Election Live Results 2024 πŸ› New York Times

Southern Maine voters give mixed response to school bond projects πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Democratshold Maine Legislature, but House recounts are coming πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Democrats appear to retain control of Maine Legislature πŸ› Portland Press Herald

$10M historic preservation bondpasses in Maine’s election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine voters approve $30 million trails bond πŸ› Maine Public

Maine will bolster trail systems with $30M in borrowing πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Maine passes $25M researchand development bond πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine voters reject effort to change state flag to pine tree design πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Live updates: Flag referendum fails, 2nd District race remains tight and local results trickle in πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine voters reject updated pine tree flag design πŸ› Maine Morning Star

See how your Maine community voted in the presidential election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

β€˜It’s time to unite,’ not around hatred and revenge, but around support and understanding πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden narrowly fends off Austin Theriault in Maine’s 2nd District πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden declares victory in Maine's 2nd District, but a potential recount looms πŸ› Maine Public

Winner of Maine's CD2 race still being determined πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Angus King wins 3rd term that will make him Maine’s oldest-ever senator πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Angus King claims victory in third bid for U.S. Senate πŸ› Maine Public

Sen. King declares victory in crowded race πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Independent US Sen. Angus King leading 3 challengers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

The 2024 election results and what’s next for Maine πŸ› Maine Beacon

As Trump celebrates national victory, Harris declared winner in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

This is a sign to remove your campaign signs πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Divestment was an inspiring display of unity πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Franklin Street in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Connecticut woman dies after car hits her in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Pedestrian, 66, dies in Portland crash πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Letter: Protect Sears Island for Maine’s future πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 6th - 12th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Vacation

Close vote on Bar Harbor’s cruise limits may not settle the debate πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Bar Harbor rejects changes to cruise ship passenger limit πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Reports of harassment, intimidation at several Maine polls πŸ› Portland Press Herald