Morning Links - Thursday November 28, 2024

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Arts

The Bee 🏛 Reddit

Aurora

A solar storm may make the northern lights visible again in the U.S. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

SALE on Farmers’ Market Gift Certificates! 🏛 Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets

Merry Madness taking over Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Planning board tables proposal to expand surface parking at the Portland International Jetport 🏛 Maine Public

Proposal to add parking at Portland Jetport delayed 2 more months 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine drought persists despite recent rain 🏛 Maine Public

Community

Cape Elizabeth police rescue injured bald eagle 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Carr's Family Restaurant dishes out free Thanksgiving meals 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Wayside Food Programs help feed families in need - YouTube - CBS 13 News

CMP Corridor

Clock is ticking for CMP to protect land for power corridor approval 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Elections

Maine voter turnout this year surpassed previous record high 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Food and Drink

Lucky Cheetah might be the most exciting restaurant to open this year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bars/restaurants open tomorrow (Thanksgiving day)? 🏛 Reddit

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Turkey Day Game 1945 ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

More Mainers struggling to afford homes as home prices climb - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Justice

Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Reaches Settlement with DOJ, Agrees to Comply with ADA and Support Children with Disabilities 🏛 ACLU of Maine

Labor

Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban areas 🏛 Maine Public

Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

New bike park in Portland to offer thrills for BMX and mountain biking fans - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Try these Bangor-area walking trails for a Thanksgiving day stroll 🏛 Bangor Daily News

There’s a loon on the pond and winter’s coming. Should you worry? 🏛 Maine Audubon

Photography

Jordan Pond MDI 🏛 Reddit

1901 flag but make it mittens 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Maine lawmakers to choose between at least 3 attorney general candidates 🏛 Maine Public

Maine's attorney general faces two challengers in bid for fourth term 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

After recounts, here’s the make up of the Maine Legislature 🏛 Maine Morning Star

A Bangor lawmaker wants to cap property taxes for Maine seniors 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: New regulations will hurt small fire departments 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Post-turkey plans: Monument Square Tree Lighting, Funksgiving and ice skating at Thompson’s Point 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Maine's 207 area code will not be exhausted until 2032 under new agreement - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine expects to see higher holiday travel numbers compared to last Thanksgiving 🏛 Maine Public