Morning Links - Saturday November 30, 2024

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Business

Maine has one of the highest percentages of early career farmers 🏛 Maine Public

Maritime officials fear ‘catastrophic’ outcome if mariner shortage worsens 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Maine Christmas tree farms anticipate busy sprint after late Thanksgiving 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

It's Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Buy Local

Making Ripples – Shop Indie Local this Holiday Season (and all the time!) 🏛 The West End News

City

How Portland picks its holiday tree – and keeps it from falling over 🏛 Portland Press Herald

After all the pre-lighting criticism, Portland tree-lighting dazzles the crowd 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Monument Square packed for Portland tree-lighting ceremony 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Monument Square Tree Lighting - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Portland’s Monument Square Christmas tree lighting marks start of holiday season - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Singer Julia Gagnon Thrills Crowd at Monument Square Tree Lighting Ceremony 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Mainers weigh in on the state’s electric vehicle targets. It’s complicated. 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Local climate action planning on the rise in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Portland Gear Hub fundraises to secure permanent home 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Dunkin' Permanently Closes Portland, Maine, Location 🏛 WCYY

Spudcraft - New Persian Grill Food Truck on Marginal Way 🏛 Reddit

Health Care

Will trump mess up Mainecare? 🏛 Reddit

History

Abyssinian Meeting House needs $700,000 more to complete restoration 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Eviction relief program is keeping Maine families housed, but high demand depletes funding 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Landmark decision will create framework of services for most vulnerable kids 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

River Pond Nature Trail 🏛 Hiking in Maine

Katahdin Woods and Water monument could get new entry pending Congressional approval 🏛 Maine Public

Here are birding adventures in Maine that make great gifts 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Cold plunge groups? 🏛 Reddit

Photography

Cundy’s Harbor on Sunday 🏛 Reddit

I'm visiting Maine for the first time, what the **** are these. I imagine they're satellites but I'm curious. 🏛 Reddit

Cold night in Athens. 🏛 Reddit

Why did the moose cross the road? To get to the winter habitat park - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police

Dog shot and killed along North Yarmouth trail, shooter flees scene 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Wardens offer $2K reward to find ‘cowardly’ man who shot dog 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Dog shot and killed on hiking trail in North Yarmouth 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Dog shot during possible hunting accident 🏛 WGME

Politics

Letter: Leonard Leo does not reflect Maine values 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Q＆A: U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on what she expects during a second Trump administration 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact Mainers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Portland divestment vote was right 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Grateful for King vote on arms to Israel 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

More rock 'n roll at Paper City. 🏛 Reddit

Hello Portland!! Eight weeks of improv classes are starting THIS Sunday! (12/1, 5-7pm @ Portland Media Center) Sign up if you'd like to learn about Longform Improv or hone your skills as a performer. No experience necessary, all are welcome. 🏛 Reddit

Vacationland

Maine’s identity 🏛 Bangor Daily News