Morning Links - Friday November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024

Arts

4 Maine Music Artists to Watch in 2025 🏛 Down East

Business

L.L. Bean plans to open Biddeford store in 2025 🏛 Saco Bay News

Investigation into Hannaford widespread outages is ongoing, company says - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

A Race Against Time at Lighthouses 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

More than $2M headed to small rural businesses in Maine to expand access to clean energy - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Congresswoman Pingree Announces $1.2 Million to Support Renewable Energy in District 1 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Community

Annual Shelter Sleep-In at Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is on Friday - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Education

Scant state funds, tapping taxpayers among limited options for growing school construction needs 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine school district to use mix of traditional snow days, remote learning - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

What do the Election Results Mean for Casco Bay? 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Scientists and community groups band together to save Casco Bay's eelgrass 🏛 Maine Public

Much more needs to be done to protect Maine's waters from industrial aquaculture 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Conservationists will sue Maine salmon farm owner over alleged pollution 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Conservation group to sue aquaculture company for allegedly polluting Maine waters 🏛 Maine Public

Conservation group plans to sue salmon farm operator over coastal pollution 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Maine Thanksgiving List – Dine Out, Take-out, Help for you Dinner at Home 🏛 Portland Food Map

Discover your perfect Thanksgiving pie with help from Two Fat Cats Bakery - YouTube - CBS 13 News

History

Two archeological dig sites in Maine inspire many 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Housing

One of Maine’s oldest homes is on the market for $2.2M 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Judge issues decision in Popham Beach property rights dispute 🏛 Maine Public

Judge rules in Popham Beach property access case, but questions remain 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland woman convicted in million-dollar investment fraud scheme 🏛 Mainebiz

Maine Supreme Court rules Kittery marijuana lawsuit can proceed 🏛 Maine Public

Supreme court says Kittery cannabis company can sue town over license lottery 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s top court wants specific disciplinary recommendations for justice who failed to recuse herself 🏛 Portland Press Herald

LGBTQIA+

Legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community post-election: What to know - YouTube - WMTW-TV

"Parents Rights" PRIE Update 🏛 Reddit

Opinion: Transgender people are not your enemy 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

Last Supermoon of the year at Spring Point Ledge Light 🏛 Reddit

Trotty McPrancypants in Cape Elizabeth, Maine! 🏛 Reddit

Shooting holiday lights 🏛 Boothbay Register

Photo of the Week: 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Marginal Way, Ogunquit Maine 🏛 Reddit

Moose wanders through Maine yard #maine #shorts - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Police

Cumberland County Sheriff deputies shoot, injure man who allegedly fired at them 🏛 Maine Public

Man found dead outside Maine Home Depot 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

11 Maine legislative races will be recounted 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine's 2nd Congressional District ranked choice runoff continues 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Ranked choice vote tabulation for Maine's 2nd Congressional District continues - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Meet Maine woman whose write-in candidacy induced CD2's ranked choice tabulation - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Opinion: Guns are no longer the third rail of Maine politics 🏛 Maine Beacon

Susan Collins plans to run for historic 6th term in 2026 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine's Sen. Collins 'shocked' Trump nominated Matt Gaetz as AG - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sen. Angus King weighs in on president-elect Trump's pick of RFK Jr. for health secretary - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

How Democrats could ‘Trump-proof’ Maine laws 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Over 160 businesses, organizations call on Maine senators to back measure blocking arms to Israel 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sports

Hearts of Pine announce inaugural head coach 🏛 Maine Public

Portland Hearts of Pine Name Bobby Murphy First Coach in Club History 🏛 Hearts of Pine

Portland's professional soccer team names its coach - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland Hearts of Pine names first head coach - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Upcoming concerts in Maine you won't want to miss 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Winter’s aglow in this garden wonderland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gardens Aglow: Maine's brightest holiday tradition returns - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Five Can’t-Miss 2025 Summer Festivals in Maine 🏛 Maine Lobster Festival

Thanksgiving Wine Showcase 🏛 Rosemont Market

Screed Mag presents a Music History Pop-Up 🏛 SPACE

Voter Suppression

Maine Republican group collects thousands of signatures for voter ID referendum question - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Thursday November 14, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Arts

Cirque Kalabanté 🏛 Amjambo Africa

New releases from Bull Moose, including an album from Mainer Amy Allen 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Governor Mills Announces $7 Million in Maine Jobs ＆ Recovery Plan Grants for Maine Technology Companies 🏛 State of Maine

Maine-based solar power developer lays off 40 workers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

City

Portland tops list of most livable U.S. metros for 2024 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

Remaining Vigilant with the Approach of the 2024-25 Storm Season 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Bucksport eyes opportunity to revitalize former mill into clean energy production site 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Elections

Shenna Bellows narrates ranked-choice tabulations in livestream 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Watch Live: Shenna Bellows answers questions during ranked choice ballot tabulation 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Penobscot Nation, conservation group file appeal to stop Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Penobscot Nation and Conservation Law Foundation appeal to stop Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion 🏛 Maine Public

Southern Maine experiencing very high fire danger 🏛 Maine Public

With federal support, conservationists and timber companies find common ground 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Climate change pushes Maine farms, and restaurants, to the brink 🏛 Boston Globe

Roasty’s Now Open 🏛 Portland Food Map

Guns

Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment, lawsuit says 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gun rights advocates file lawsuit against Maine's 3-day waiting period law for firearm purchases 🏛 Maine Public

Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging 72-hour waiting period 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Is this tiny silver coin proof that Vikings visited what is now Maine? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Advocates bullish on Maine's housing goals in face of any potential changes from Trump 🏛 Maine Public

What last week’s election means for Maine’s housing crisis 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Survivor of domestic violence lives in fear after her husband's release from prison 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine man accused of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol riots to be arraigned Thursday - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

LGBTQIA+

Transgender support groups in Maine see spike in contacts after election 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors

Red Alert: Fort Preble and Greenbelt Face Destruction 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Photography

No miracles, no mercy 😂 🏛 Reddit

Back Cove 🏛 Reddit

Police

Machete attack under investigation in South Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Cumberland deputies shoot armed Harrison man who fired at them 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Man accused of shooting at law enforcement during Harrison incident shot by sheriff's deputies 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Police investigating after man found dead outside Windham Home Depot 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Democrats once again choose Fecteau to serve as speaker of the Maine House 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Democrats pick former Maine House speaker to lead the chamber again 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Biddeford lawmaker chosen as speaker of Maine House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Serve in 1 public office at a time 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Eleven races for Maine Legislature will be recounted 🏛 Maine Morning Star

11 Maine legislative races headed to recounts, including one tie 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Three priorities for New England in lame duck session 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Susan Collins should speak up for democratic institutions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins is ‘shocked’ by Trump nominating Matt Gaetz for attorney general 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins ‘shocked’ at Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Collins “shocked” that felon she voted to acquit would make Butt Head new AG, despite sexual trafficking allegations 🏛 Reddit

Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King react to Matt Gaetz as Trump's pick for attorney general - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Here’s how you said you were feeling after last week’s election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Democratic governors launch organization to ‘safeguard’ democracy ahead of Trump presidency 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Letter: Gov. Mills must lead decisively to protect against Trump 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine elections chief who drew Trump’s ire narrates House tabulations in livestream 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Wednesday Sit-Down: Impact of Trump tax plan 🏛 WGME

Public Safety

Sanford council votes to limit needle exchange to 1-to-1 model 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Maine Celtics gear up for home opener on Friday - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Mariners win in overtime - YouTube - WMTW-TV

State

Federal audit: Maine failed to meet requirements in response to reports of child abuse and neglect 🏛 Maine Public

Federal inspectors flag widespread deficiencies in Maine child abuse and neglect investigations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Dino Days at CMTM 🏛 Visit Portland

Maker’s Market on Munjoy Hill This Weekend ! 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

New England rock music at Space, 538 Congress St, Friday Night 🏛 Reddit

Tribal Sovereignty

Yale museum may return items to Wabanaki Nations next month 🏛 Maine Public

Unhoused

Critical Bangor emergency shelter to stay open, operated by Preble Street 🏛 Maine Beacon

Vacationland

Bar Harbor cafe owner submits recount petition for cruise ship vote 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Morning Links - Wednesday November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Arts

Connor Garvey joining songwriters from around the country in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New educational show for toddlers filmed in South Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Maine’s Plan to Build a Sustainable Space Industry 🏛 Payload

Hannaford website and to-go system down due to cybersecurity issue 🏛 Maine Public

Disruptions at Hannaford stores caused by cybersecurity incident 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine must act on medical marijuana regulation 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine infrastructure commission delivers interim report 🏛 Maine Public

Commission urges Maine to prepare for next round of severe winter storms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Attend a talk on how Maine fishery species will cope with warming waters 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Warming seas devastate vital kelp forests in Gulf of Maine 🏛 Boston Globe

City

Concerns remain over proposed development in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Planning Board to reconsider Munjoy Hill condominium project 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Community Plate nonprofit to host its first fundraising dinner 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening 🏛 Portland Press Herald

UMaine system reports record-high student retention rates 🏛 Maine Public

University of Maine System reports historically high retention rate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

How to watch the ranked-choice run-off for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins Tuesday for Maine’s 2nd District race 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Want more people to vote? Make election day a national holiday. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sec. of State says Maine CD2 ranked-choice run-off will take several days 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Ranked choice runoff begins in Maine’s tight 2nd District congressional race 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Canadian solution to invasive species may be too drastic for Moosehead 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Portland’s last family-run Italian-American corner store is closing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Deering Center’s Noble Pizzeria and Barbecue to launch within the week 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Wrap: Noble Pizzeria ＆ Barbecue launches; Lone Pine teams up with Lord Hobo 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Orange Bike in East Bayside to hold one-year anniversary party 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Bridgton, South Portland, Freeport, Brunswick, Turner 🏛 Portland Food Map

Lone Pine Brewing merging with Massachusetts brewery Lord Hobo 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Mainers can enroll for ACA health plans today 🏛 Maine Beacon

Justice

Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland Woman Found Guilty of $1 Million Investment Fraud Scheme 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland woman convicted in $1M investment fraud scheme 🏛 Bangor Daily News

LGBTQIA+

Residents call for Winslow councilors to step down in wake of manager’s resignation 🏛 Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Outdoors

What it’s like to spend a day paddling a Revolutionary War site 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Mainers Are Gathering Under the Stars 🏛 Down East

BirdSafe Maine – Fall 2024 Season Recap! 🏛 Maine Audubon

Photography

To the person towing the dump truck up Rt 1 in Brunswick this morning, thanks for the laugh! 🏛 Reddit

Kennebunkport Reflections! 🏛 Reddit

Police

$4K reward for information on deer illegally shot on MDI 🏛 Bangor Daily News

$4,000 reward offered for information about illegal deer killings on Mount Desert Island 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Maine voters approve $30 million Maine Trails Bond 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

Freeport man dies after being struck by train in Portland 🏛 Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Sanford officials say needles are public health crisis, city council considers new rules 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 13th – 19th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: November 15th – 17th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

DAY WITH(out) ART 2024: Red Reminds Me… 🏛 SPACE

Sweeney Todd 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Joe Gatto 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Maine Things To Do: Cobblestone Quilters Quilt Market, Holiday Craft Fair, USM Fall Craft Show 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Wabanaki Alliance Statement on Biden’s Apology on U.S. Indian Boarding School Policy 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Yale to return human remains, artifacts linked to Wabanaki Nations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Preble Street to assume operations of Bangor’s Hope House Emergency Shelter in winter 2025 🏛 Preble Street

Voter Suppression

Citizen campaign for voter ID law sets sights on 2025 ballot 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Morning Links - Tuesday November 12, 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Arts

Portland Symphony Orchestra puts spotlight on its talented musicians 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Any Female Rock Groups Based out of Portland? 🏛 Reddit

Business

Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Task force issues recommendations for helping Maine dairy farmers 🏛 Maine Public

Network outage continues to impact Hannaford stores in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Hannaford working to resolve network issue affecting stores, pharmacy, website - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Hannaford's parent company says cybersecurity issue affected services - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Hannaford is STILL down 🏛 Reddit

Portland-based brewery to merge with Massachusetts brewery - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Portland’s new director of health and human services is finding her footing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stinky Danforth 🏛 Reddit

Climate Emergency

Fall foliage expected to peak later and later due to climate change 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Elections

What to know about the ranked-choice tabulation for Maine’s 2nd Congressional race 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Ballot scanning to begin for ranked-choice runoff in Maine's 2nd District 🏛 Maine Public

Ranked-choice voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Winslow repairs sewage line after nearly 150,000 gallons leaks into Kennebec River - YouTube - CBS 13 News

As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Audubon says stickers are preventing birds from striking notorious Portland building 🏛 Maine Public

Food and Drink

Legendary owners of Anania's Variety Store close up shop on Congress Street 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Anania's Congress closing permanently on Friday 11/15 🏛 Reddit

Where to dine out on Thanksgiving in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vesta Coming to North Yarmouth 🏛 Portland Food Map

City Beverage Closed! 🏛 Reddit

Ok, I am confused. Are Portland Pie and It’ll Be Pizza the same company? When I google the latter information for Portland Pie comes up. 🏛 Reddit

Guns

Citizen campaign for ‘red flag’ law nears signature total needed to get on future ballot 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Our health care system includes a lot of hidden costs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

"Munjoy Girls", Munjoy Hill, Portland Maine, 1973 by Mark Rockwood 🏛 Reddit

I just love the skies in Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Height of the Land 🏛 Reddit

Housing

Luxury condo project breaks ground in Portland's West End 🏛 Mainebiz

Labor

UMaine Graduate Workers Union push for contract a year into negotiations 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Winslow town manager resigns, citing hateful comments because she is transgender - YouTube - CBS 13 News

"Parents Rights" coming to RSU5/Freeport 🏛 Reddit

Outdoors

A new water-access campsite links 2 Maine paddling trails 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

In photos: Veterans Day ceremonies around Maine honor troops 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Wienermobile is in town 🏛 Reddit

Dock Square area Kennebunkport, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Police

Man allegedly attacked his 70-year-old aunt with a knife in her Maine home 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine man attacked 70-year-old aunt with kitchen knife, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

City of Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sanford City Council to weigh emergency action over needles - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE HEADLINE TOUR 🏛 Visit Portland

Water Women Mini Film Fest 🏛 SPACE

The Outcasts 🏛 SPACE

Neopets Birthday Bash In Maine! Registration, Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM 🏛 Eventbrite

Unhoused

“Stop the Sweeps” Rally in Bangor on November 13th at 6:00 pm. 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Maine aims to reduce its homeless veteran population - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

CMP costs for ‘service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Maine Guide Mondays: November perks at Acadia National Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Monday November 11, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

Arts

'Angels in America' brings important themes to Portland Stage 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

A guide to Greater Portland movie theaters: What to expect at each one 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Offshore wind leases sold despite Trump pledge to end industry 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Let’s stay positive on offshore wind 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Waynflete School takes early steps to build new athletic center in Portland’s West End 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Some Maine school districts allocating fewer snow days in favor of remote learning 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

The limits of state action to address PFAS 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Multiple brush fires challenge Scarborough 🏛 WGME

History

Throwback Photo: Owner of The Movies on Exchange mans the ticket counter in 2005 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Old Orchard Beach voters approve rent control for mobile home parks - YouTube - CBS 13 News

LGBTQIA+

Central Maine councilor-elect threatens resident with legal action over social media post 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Photography

My Maine This Week: Sun and Wind by Sam Horine 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Wells Beach 🏛 Reddit

The Wiggly Bridge 45 Min before sunrise today 🏛 Reddit

Last of the autumn gold 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Ranked voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday 🏛 New England Cable News

Maine’s political realignment is nearly complete 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: A call to help the hurting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Calls intensify for pedestrian safety upgrades after fatal Portland street crossing - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Forest Service reports high fire danger across entire state 🏛 Maine Public

Maine regulators increase audits of recreational cannabis after 3rd recall in 2 months 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Breakdancing competition held in Biddeford - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

Comic Jackie Kashian, Holiday Art Walk ＆ Market, A Drag Queen Christmas 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Motorbike races will take to the ice in Portland this winter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Patty Larkin on Nov. 23, Paula Poundstone on Nov. 29 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Go on a Maine-made kimchi tasting at Pineland Farms on Saturday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Luckily for us, Lucinda Williams’ busy schedule includes a stop in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Preble Street houses 270 homeless veterans in one year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine on track to meet goal of ending veterans homelessness next year, nonprofit says 🏛 Maine Public