Morning Links - Thursday November 21, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Arts

Announcing Rachel Adams '09 and Ryan ... 🏛 Maine College of Art & Design

Asylum Seekers

Trump’s immigration strategy could jeopardize the migrant labor Maine farms rely on 🏛 The County

Business

Report says children's mental health, education and labor force growth will impact Maine's economy 🏛 Maine Public

Maine economic report highlights progress and persistent challenges 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Closure of Maine’s oldest seafood cannery part of an industry shift 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A 4th Market Basket is coming to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

New Market Basket coming to The Downs in Scarborough 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Market Basket to open fourth Maine location 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's defense industry facing pressure of worker shortage - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Portland’s ethics commission still isn’t ready after 2 years. It may not be what voters thought. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

In photos: Portland’s holiday tree makes its jolly journey from Deering to Monument Square 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why not? Former Portland Parking Control Officer here, ask me anything! 🏛 Reddit

Climate Emergency

Coastal communities continue talks on storm response and preparedness 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Missing cat rescued from Yarmouth storm drain 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Sarah Lentz chosen to continue leading Portland school board 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A Robot Ate My Homework: AI in the Classroom at SMCC 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Opinion: Education in Maine is a true team effort 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

Ranked-choice voting works and is good for Maine voters 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Years after discovering elevated PFAS levels, Maine schools still working to address it - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Shoreland restoration work progresses on two lakefront properties on Sebago Lake 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

A cozy setting at Dok Mali Noodle Bar, but spotty food and drink 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Planned Parenthood Calls on State Lawmakers to Protect Mainers Reproductive Health Care from Federal Cuts 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Justice

Portland man to serve 12 years for possessing child sex abuse materials 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine is facing a potential burnout crisis in the court system 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine’s judicial system not delivering justice for all 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Donald Trump’s allies are looking for Maine’s next top federal prosecutor 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Labor

News Center Maine parent company announces marketing layoffs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Increase in H-2B work visas welcome news for Maine tourism and hospitality 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

BU researchers share insights on brain injuries connected to Robert Card, military service 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Transgender people deservedignity and respect, in Congress and across society 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Trail conditions in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Portland, Maine installs the first piece of it’s anti-kaiju coastal defenses 🏛 Reddit

Squirrel Point Light, Arrowsic, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Nubble Lighthouse aka Cape Neddick Light before sunrise in York, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland women, police offer safety tips after reported attacks in Bayside neighborhood 🏛 WGME

Portland police arrest 5 men in Morrill’s Corner shooting, still looking for N.H. suspect 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland police make additional arrests related to July fatal shooting 🏛 Maine Public

Portland PD makes 5 more arrests in deadly Forest Ave. ... 🏛 WMTW

More arrests made in deadly July shooting on Forest Avenue in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Police say 5 suspects arrested in Portland shootout are members of Outlaws biker club - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Maine Voters Pass Landmark Campaign Finance Reform 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of the U.S. House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. King outlines how Trump could use tariff policy to confront climate change 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Angus King joins Bernie Sanders in failed votes to block some weapons for Israel 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Sen. Collins needs a Margaret Chase Smith moment 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins calls for ‘extensive’ review of Donald Trump’s health appointees 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Another Maine crow has tested positive for West Nile virus 🏛 Bangor Daily News

FDA issues warning to Tom's of Maine after finding bacteria and mold at Sanford facility 🏛 Maine Public

Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FDA warns of contaminated batches of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Removing fluoride from public drinking water is a bad idea 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Brush Fire 🏛 Reddit

Fire this morning being put out. 🏛 Reddit

Sports

Welcome New Shipwreckers and R.I.P. Tides – 2024 Fresh Muscle Draft Reveal 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Maine Mariners end losing streak - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 20th – 26th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: November 22nd – 24th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Andy McKee 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Blackberry Smoke - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Maine Roller Derby introduces newest Home Teams’ skaters in annual Freshie Debut Bout 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Eric Slick 🏛 SPACE

Timothy Burris - Noonday Concert 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Killswitch Engage - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Enjoy Santa visits and hot cocoa at L.L. Bean's festive Northern Lights experience - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Winter activities? 🏛 Reddit

Tribal Sovereignty

From jurisdictional issues to lack of resources, Indigenous women testify on MMIW crisis 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Utilities

Many Maine customers to see drop in electric costs 🏛 Maine Public

Versant customers will see rate hike in 2025 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Can You Name This Historic Maine Landmark? 🏛 Down East