Morning Links - Tuesday December 17, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Arts

🐝 🏛 Reddit

Aylum Seekers

Reducing hurdles so asylum-seekers can work is a no-brainer 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

Holiday hiring up as Maine retailers prepare for strong selling season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine employers must promote themselves – by promoting Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

Holiday Cellar Sale 🏛 Rosemont Market

ChappyWrap luxury blanket line was inspired by a decades-long family feud 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Portland City Council approves license for Payson Park music festival 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects, derailing state climate goals 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Storm impacts and mitigation strategies eyed 🏛 Quoddy Tides

Education

Portland schools’ strategic plan takes center stage at State of the Schools address 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Public Schools continue work to better support students' diverse needs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Annual State of the Schools Address to the Portland City Council December 16, 2024 - YouTube - Portland Public Schools, Maine

High School Design Update 🏛 Portland Public Schools

Electric school buses in Maine are hitting a few road bumps - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Elections

Maine’sElectoral College is meeting to cast ballots for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine will join other states in casting Electoral College votes Tuesday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Maine’s drought situation is getting worse 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Aroostook researchers focus on how PFAS might affect farmland 🏛 The County

Defoliation from Browntail Moth caterpillars declined over 95% in Maine this year 🏛 Maine Public

Residents in Denmark adopt a water extraction ordinance to protect the town's resource 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Where to dine out on Christmas Day in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Via Sophia by the Sea Closing 🏛 Portland Food Map

Gambling

Maine collects about $6M in revenue during first full year of sports betting 🏛 Maine Public

Health Care

Harvard Pilgrim agrees to continue coverage of HIV medication in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Harvard Pilgrim will continue covering HIV drugs, following state investigation 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors 🏛 Maine Beacon

History

Homestead of Frances Perkins, ‘a titan of Maine,’ designated national monument 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Biden establishes a national monument for Frances Perkins, the 1st female Cabinet secretary 🏛 New England Cable News

Frances Perkins Center designation adds a new draw to Damariscotta region 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Falmouth man pleads guilty to nearly a decade of tax evasion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Republicans look to defund Maine’s new paid leave program 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmaker proposes bill to stop Paid Family and Medical Leave program - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Bath YMCA makes history with new child care option for BIW workers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Waterville Starbucks workers push to unionize, led by shift supervisor 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Report: Nearly 10 percent of Mainers are working more than one job - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

LGBTQIA+

A Mainer’s lawsuit over transgender care could be challenged by the U.S. House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Why a duck’s feet don’t freeze in winter and other chilly questions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Guide Mondays: Finding the perfect snowshoes - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

The Cold Moon rising over Old Orchard Beach and Pine Point last night 🏛 Reddit

Police

Poland man arrested after leading Windham police on chase 🏛 Portland Press Herald

SUV hits police cruiser in Westbrook, injuring officer 🏛 WGME

Politics

How to judge Susan Collins 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Stop giving Collins a pass on judicial picks 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Pass the Social Security Fairness Act 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State

Maine’s crime rate drops for 2nd straight year 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Things to Do

NYE Party at Ri Ra 🏛 Visit Portland

Portland Symphony Orchestra is back with annual 'Magic of Christmas' show - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unhoused

A look back at 2024 🏛 Preble Street

Vationland

In some port towns, it's residents vs. cruises: We're going to eradicate them 🏛 Washington Post