Morning Links - Saturday November 16, 2024

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Arts

Her voice stronger than ever, Lucinda Williams keeps soul of America alive at the State 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine’s electric vehicle goals won't take us where we want to go 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Ocean wind power supporters ponder future in Maine after Trump win 🏛 Maine Public

Maine has shifted its strategy to expand electric heat pump use to the entire house. So far, it’s working. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Future Friday: 100 W. Commercial Street 🏛 Portland Old Port

Holiday Tree Arrives in Portland on November 20, 2024 Morning 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Holiday tree will be installed in Portland's Monument Square next week 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Portland Vietnam Veteran awarded Purple Heart 57 years after combat injury 🏛 Maine Public

A Maine Vietnam vet once spit on is finally welcomed home 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State Street Church makes emergency winter family shelter permanent 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Appeal filed to stop expansion of Juniper Ridge 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Making a Splash 🏛 Edible Maine

Heath Care

Nursing workforce growing in Maine, but data indicates 2,800 more needed by 2030 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s nursing workforce has increased, but not enough to meet demand 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Despite increase in graduates, Maine still needs more nurses 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Maine stepping in to pay $3 million to law enforcement agencies who paid overtime to first respon... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LGBTQIA+

Maine transgender advocates fear a(nother) Trump presidency but vow to fight 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

What it’s like to take the Registered Maine Guide test 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Supermoon setting behind the Cathedral this am 🏛 Reddit

Sunny day in Boothbay 🏛 Reddit

My wife took Sam for a walk in the woods, and he brought her this "stick"... wait, what !? 🏛 Reddit

A splash on the rocks this morning 🏛 Reddit

Damriscotta River , late September 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Here's the latest on Maine's legislative race recounts 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Golden declared winner after ranked-choice run-off for Maine's 2nd District 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Golden wins ranked-choice runoff in Maine's 2nd Congressional District 🏛 Maine Public

Ranked-choice count confirms Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden wins Maine's CD2 race after ranked choice count 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Friday Focus: Rep. Golden wins ranked choice runoff 🏛 WGME

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden wins through Maine’s ranked choice voting 🏛 New England Cable News

Golden winner in Maine 2nd Congressional District race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins says it’s ‘premature’ to take position on RFK Jr. nomination 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sen. Collins reacts to Trump nominations 🏛 Maine Public

Sen. Susan Collins plans to seek reelection in 2026 🏛 New England Cable News

Sen. Collins wants full confirmation process for Trump appointees 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. Collins confirms she will seek re-election in 2026 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

How faith leaders in Maine are fighting Christian Nationalism 🏛 Maine Beacon

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team picks first head coach 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Celtics lose home opener - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

See comic Jackie Kashian, taste-test kimchi or catch a movie this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Memoir of a Snail 🏛 SPACE

Where to play trivia any night of the week in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gardens Aglow prepares to open in Boothbay - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Yale to return human remains and 8 artifacts to Wabanaki Nations - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unhoused

Bangor continues with closure of the city's largest encampment 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Utilities

EPA says many not prepared for cyber threats on water systems and they must take action - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Vacationland

Maine winter tourism grows despite shorter, warmer seasons 🏛 Mainebiz

Letter: Crowds have made Bar Harbor less enjoyable 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Biddeford gets national recognition for top place to visit in December - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine