Morning Links - Thursday December 5, 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Arts

Good Theater in Portland moving from Munjoy Hill to Stevens Square - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine musician looks back at some of his best work 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Business leaders say Trump’s immigration restrictions could impact Maine’s workforce 🏛 Bangor Daily News

City

ReCode Approved by Portland City Council 🏛 The West End News

Portland Hearts of Pine continues multimillion-dollar stadium upgrades 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Renovations underway at Fitzpatrick Stadium - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Climate Emergency

Businesses and nonprofits impacted by January storms can once again apply for storm relief funding 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Fall 2024 ranks among top five warmest seasons in Portland's recorded history - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Portland Gear Hub meets fundraising goals - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Survey of 240 Maine educators reveals concerns about costs of teaching 🏛 Maine Public

Southern Maine AI and Digital Science Conference: A Hub for Innovation and Collaboration 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Electric buses will return in Winthrop, manufacturing company in financial trouble - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Portland Water District working to fast-track completion of EPA lead inventory regulations 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Water districts across Maine test for lead material in supply pipelines - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Opinion: Let’s keep Maine’s packaging law moving forward 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Our Top 10 Stories of 2024: A Year of Action for Casco Bay 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Food and Drink

Luncheonette on Cumberland Ave 🏛 Portland Food Map

Oxbow to Acquire Rising Tide 🏛 Portland Food Map

Diners in Downtown Bath Give Linden + Front a Warm Welcome 🏛 Down East

Portland restaurant named one of the best new restaurants in America - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Health Care

With Trump on the Way, Advocates Look to States To Pick Up Medical Debt Fight 🏛 Maine Beacon

Advocates say significant issues still persist in Maine's mental health system 🏛 Maine Public

Governor Janet Mills announces end to 34-year-old AMHI Consent Decree, put in place after the dea... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine Recovery Council awards $13.9 million in opioid settlement funds 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Bureau of Insurance Urges Consumers to be Cautious When Selecting Health Plans During ACA Open Enrollment 🏛 State of Maine

History

Throwback photo: When the Red Sox rolled into town after World Series win 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s 300-year-old vegetarian history is being written for the 1st time 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Federal funding brings more housing vouchers to Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Lowe's reaches settlement agreement over ADA violations 🏛 Maine Public

Man accused in 2022 Portland homicide released from jail following plea deal 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook man sentenced to five years in prison after standoff with police 🏛 Maine Public

Trial begins for Standish man charged with girlfriend’s murder 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Final rules set for Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine finalizes rules for new paid family leave program 🏛 Portland Press Herald

With benefits starting in 2026, Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program rules have been finalized 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine Department of Labor adopts paid family and medical leave program - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Watch the trailer for ‘Breakdown,’ Frontline’s upcoming documentary on the Lewiston shootings 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Breakdown in Maine - Coming Soon - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

York sheriff’s deputies rescue injured owl from side of road 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season 🏛 Bangor Daily News

I went against everything I know about muskie fishing to hook a big one 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Westbrook man arrested, accused of killing roommate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Man accused of killing his Westbrook roommate 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Westbrook man accused of killing roommate, police say 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook man charged with murder in roommate's death, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Man charged with killing his roommate in Westbrook, Maine 🏛 New England Cable News

Maine man charged with murder after body found in ... 🏛 WGME

Portland police: Murder suspect arrested at Scarborough ... 🏛 WMTW

Portland man charged with murder after body found in apartment 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Murder suspect arrested at Maine Walmart 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland man charged in connection with Marshall Street homicide 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

A Portland man faces 8 separate charges, including drug trafficking, criminal mischief 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portlander Arrested with Eight Charges Including Illegal Drug Possession ＆ Pursuits 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Scarborough police arrest 2 people on outstanding warrants, suspected methamphetamine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

2 people arrested after police execute search warrant in Scarborough - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine Warden Service seeks information on 2 illegal moose killings 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Scenic Maine along the Coast - YouTube - Ellesmere

PHOTOS: Parade of Lights: Another spectacular event 🏛 The Town Line

Nice day out at Squirrel Point 🏛 Reddit

Twilight over Cape Neddick, York, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Your moment of Holiday calm at Nubble Lighthouse. Part 1. 🏛 Reddit

Spotted today in Hancock County. I love Mainers :) 🏛 Reddit

Anyone ever figure out who is putting these up? Last I heard it was unknown 🏛 Reddit

Scarborough Marsh golden hour, Scarborough, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Sanford lawmaker accused of choking wife is sworn into office 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Secretary of State Bellows vows to continue making voting more accessible to Mainers in next term 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers select Attorney General Frey for another term 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sitting legislator to serve as state treasurer, prompting special election 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers reelect Aaron Frey and Shenna Bellows as attorney general and secretary of state 🏛 Maine Public

Ryan Fecteau Elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Newly elected Maine Legislature takes oath, elects officers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers select all Democrats for top state positions - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Legislature elects constitutional officers after GOP squabbling over attorney general 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine legislators take oath, re-elect Frey and Bellows 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Legislative leaders promise bipartisan path forward, but no compromise on fundamental freedoms 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Theriault ends recount, confirming Golden’s win in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Austin Theriault ends recount of Maine's 2nd Congressional District contest 🏛 Maine Public

Republican Austin Theriault ends recount, conceding to Democratic US Rep. Jared Golden 🏛 New England Cable News

Jared Golden confirmed as winner in 2nd District after Theriault ends recount 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Golden confirmed winner in Maine CD2 race after Theriault ends recount 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Austin Theriault ends recount of 2nd Congressional District race - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Pachios on the News - Chellie Pingree - Dec 2024 - YouTube - Portland Media Center

Letter: Susan Collins has an obligation to oppose unfit nominees 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Republicans will control Congress. But a slim House majority may trim their ambitions. 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Letter: Rabbis’ letter a political statement, not a threat 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Officials suggest ways to prevent shootings after pet dog killed by hunter 🏛 Maine Public

State

Maine earns a C grade in latest infrastructure report card 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Nurse John 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

What’s happening this weekend? 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Opinion: Maine must not decrease support for emergency shelters 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine - YouTube - Richard Kane

Utilities

Maine’s utility consumer advocate is retiring 🏛 Bangor Daily News