Morning Links - Tuesday November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Arts

A rousing chorus and the mighty Kotzschmar make the case for opera 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' is officially in theaters 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Movie about Maine lobstermen lights up the state's small ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Asylum Seekers

Will Maine police help carry out Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine's immigrants anxious for Trump to clarify mass deportation plans - YouTube - WMTW-TV

New shelter for immigrant families in need opens in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Eight-foot snake found loose in York County 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

8-foot snake found along Route 11 in Shapleigh, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

Hannaford’s website and app are working again 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hannaford website back online after week-long outage 🏛 Maine Public

Hannaford back online, but questions remain about cybersecurity issue 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sugarloaf Mountain looks for earlier start to seasons with additional snowmaking upgrades 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Farmers markets across Maine wind down seasonal operations - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine based bluShift Aerospace is one step closer to launching a rocket into space - YouTube - WMTW-TV

City

Portland City Council votes to establish climate action fund 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland councilors weigh next steps in launching municipal ethics commission - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

At last, $25M Portland Harbor dredging project gets underway next month 🏛 Mainebiz

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Stand up for the environment – and for your children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine is courting disaster by not addressing its electrical grid 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine receives $1 million to study electrifying key ports 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gulf of Maine Research Institute aims to teach next generation of scientists - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Communities still rebuilding up and down the coast nearly one year after January storms - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Community

Maine food pantries help teens, college students stay fed during Thanksgiving season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Maine counters learning loss with expanded outdoor programs 🏛 Maine Beacon

Wabanaki Curriculum Creators Honored 🏛 Portland Public Schools

Environment

Budworms ravaged Maine’s forests for years. They’re starting to come back. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'It didn't have to be this way': Residents frustrated after Bucksport Mill's petition to abandon dams is accepted 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Sandwiches in Portland 🏛 Portland Old Port

Justice

Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine man gets 50 months in prison for assaulting officers with weapon during Capitol riot - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Labor

Maine congressional delegation welcomes release of supplemental work visas 🏛 Maine Public

U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dept. of Homeland Security approves additional temporary work visas for non-citizens 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'It's just great to have them:' Maine businesses excited about increase of H-2B visas - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdooors

Maine Guide Mondays: Maximum Views for minimum effort at Acadia National Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Color corrected OG image of Moonrise beside Bug Light. Both images for reference! 🏛 Reddit

Dawn from the reeds, Wells 🏛 Reddit

Alien spacecraft found floating in the Fore River 🏛 Reddit

Move over Cyber truck. We now have the GHOST. 🏛 Reddit

Solar and Salt Air 🏛 Reddit

Police

Scarborough man charged after allegedly passing out at gas station with gun in lap 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Scarborough Man Arrested in Portland on Numerous Charges, Including Illegal Possession of a Firearm 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Deputies searching for man accused of assault, leading law enforcement on slow-speed pursuit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Democrats turn to southern Maine for legislative leadership 🏛 Portland Press Herald

No date scheduled yet for requested recount in Maine congressional race 🏛 New England Cable News

House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz should be made public 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Why not make Maine a two-flag state? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Portland Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk 🏛 Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Portland Fire Department puts out another brush fire on Commercial Street 🏛 Portland Press Herald

3 vehicles damaged by brush fire in Portland, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Car Fire 🏛 Reddit

Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets 🏛 Portland Press Herald

States

Maine officials say they are working on response to child abuse cases flagged by federal audit 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Things to Do

Chris D'Elia 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Inhaler - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Palaver Strings: Songbook - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

A Close Reading With Lids ＆ Ellen with Aidia Rayne and ... 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Southern Maine Astronomers (SMA) Star Party, Saturday November 23rd @ 6pm, Bug Light Park, South Portland 🏛 Reddit

December 8th Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit

Utilities

Maine heating costs remain flat in November 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Tourism to Maine dipped 9% this past summer, report shows 🏛 Maine Public