Morning Links - Monday December 2, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024

Arts

Had enough of the same, old Christmas songs? Cue these Maine-made holiday tunes 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Opinion: Maine must take a balanced approach to packaging law 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Christmas tree farms are helping bring holiday spirit to Maine homes - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Buy Local

Treegull Christmas Tree Sales Now Open on West Commercial Street 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Hanukkah & Local biz 🏛 Reddit

Local stores kick off holiday shopping with 'Small Business Saturday' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Dozens of vendors take part in Thompson's Point Maker's Market - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Pandora LaCasse’s winter light display is part of Portland’s identity. She’s planning to keep it that way. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

In photos: Lighting up Portland’s winter wonderland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Waterfront storm preparedness discussion event set for Tuesday in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public meeting to discuss Hersey Street sewer separation project in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Our View: The need for community support is pronounced this season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

‘Hard to love’ landmark awaits demolition as USM eyes land for faculty housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Opinion: Maine’s environmental track record must be maintained 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Nuclear power is making a comeback in the U.S. But not in Maine. 🏛 Sun Journal

Conservation group buys tens of thousands of acres in Somerset, Franklin Counties - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Community Plate builds connections in Maine, one potluck supper at a time 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Redux. 1 Thomas Street 🏛 Portland House Stories

Throwback photo: Cher performing in Portland in 2003 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

This Maine city shows why zoning won't solve the housing crisis 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Backyard bird of the month for December: Northern Cardinal 🏛 Maine Audubon

What you need to know to use a drone for hunting in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 🏛 Reddit

Holiday Reflections last night at Nubble Light 🏛 Reddit

Sunsetting over the Androscoggin 🏛 Reddit

Cold night in Cornville under the stars 🏛 Reddit

My Maine This Week: Singing Meadow by Margot Stiassni 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Sunday Photos: December 1st, 2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Police

Windham man charged with shooting dog in North Yarmouth preserve 🏛 Maine Public

West End investigation? 🏛 Reddit

Politics

After ranked-choice runoff, recount for 2nd Congressional District race starts Monday 🏛 Maine Morning Star

The Maine Millennial: AG Frey has had his day 🏛 Portland Press Herald

These are the potential 2026 Maine gubernatorial candidates so far 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Jim Fossel: Jared Golden is right about expanding the U.S. House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine is a shade of purple. That’s no bad thing. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Head on collision in Allen/Washington intersection 🏛 Reddit

Scarborough

Letter: Scarborough downtown proposal is not viable 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Social Safety Net

100,000 Maine households struggle with rising electricity bills – and costs keep rising 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland

Meet Gary, the friendly feline mayor of Knightville 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Holiday Makers Market, skating rink return to Thompson’s Point in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for The Masterstroke Queen Experience on Friday, Brantley Gilbert on March 28 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Enjoy free s’mores in Congress Square Park on Thursdays through February 🏛 Portland Press Herald

You can’t turn back time, but you can buy tickets to ‘The Cher Show’ in February 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Holiday craft shows, ‘Into the Woods’ and ‘Nut/Cracked’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

These southern Maine spots get all decked out for the holidays 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New film festival celebrates women who embrace water 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Windsor farm expands animal therapy options to winter season 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Holidays on Main Street Maine! 🏛 Main Street Maine

Maine Mariners vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters 🏛 Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Sunday 12/8 ~~ FREE Event ~~ Improv-A-Ganza! A "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Style Comedy Show! 🏛 Reddit

Holiday Makers Market 🏛 Reddit

Wiscasset prepares to put on Holiday Marketfest next weekend - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine