Morning Links - Friday, May 3, 2024

Friday, May 3, 2024

Arts

Jazz duo to perform in Maine after touring the world 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

US regulators maintain baby eel quota, even as Canada struggles with poaching 🏛 Bangor Daily News

TD Bank to close two branches in Maine this summer 🏛 Mainebiz

From smart alarm clocks to seaweed wraps: 48-room luxury spa hotel set to open in Portland 🏛 Mainebiz

Barnes & Noble to open South Portland bookstore 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland man sues city over Baxter Woods leash law 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Why we should preserve the historic Chamber of Commerce building in Portland 🏛 Maine Beacon

Letter: PMA needs to play by the rules 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Neighborhood Meeting Set for May 16 on 42 Atlantic Street Redevelopment 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Bright Idea: Hug a Tree! And Then Plant One 🏛 The West End News

Seasonal Activities Begin at Western Cemetery 🏛 The West End News

Climate Emergency

Nor’easter storm damage clean-up continues across Windham 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Mills seeks Major Disaster Declaration after April nor'easter 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Guns

Maine creates endowment for Lewiston mass shooting victims 🏛 Maine Public

Foundation announces ongoing effort to support victims of tragedy in Maine 🏛 WGME

Report: deputies 'possibly intoxicated' while responding to Lewiston shooting 🏛 WMTW

SWAT team allegedly almost ran over officers in Lewiston manhunt 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Kittery Trading Post threatens to move firearms business to New Hampshire over new gun law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Maine expands detox options to address ongoing overdose crisis 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Milestone Recovery unveils expansion of detox beds in Portland 🏛 Maine Public

Milestone Recovery opens new facility in Portland 🏛 WGME

Nonprofit Milestone Recovery unveils new Portland location 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: The Lafayette Hotel 1903 & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Affordable housing units on Valley Street unveiled in Portland 🏛 WMTW

State hopes new resources will help ease Maine housing crisis 🏛 FOX 23

Justice

Are Maine prisoners being held in solitary confinement? Without a definition, it’s hard to say 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Mainer pleads guilty to storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 🏛 Bangor Daily News

South Portland man gets 5 years on gun and drug charges 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lack of attorneys keeps parents waiting in child removal cases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Maine’s wage gap is a burden on women — not a choice 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Graduate workers’ union bemoans pace of negotiations with UMaine System 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Surfing questions 🏛 Reddit

Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race slated for Saturday 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

In photos: Sheep shearing at Shaker Village 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Police

Maine PUC considers proposal to allow electric companies to tip off law enforcement - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

USDA to keep potatoes as vegetables, Collins says 🏛 Maine Public

COA students set up encampment in solidarity with Palestine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Despite major concerns about child welfare, Legislature could adjourn without concrete action 🏛 Maine Morning Star

A little disagreement is a good thing 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Researchers launching tick study after record year for Lyme disease 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Livingston Taylor with special guest Peter Muller LIVE STREAM 🏛 One Longfellow Square

July 2024 Schedule 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

Opening Night Reception 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

7 Performers Coming to the 2024 Great State of Maine Air Show 🏛 WJBQ

Scapegoat Garden – Liturgy|Order|Bridge @ Mechanics’ Hall 🏛 SPACE

Bates Film Festival: Fallen Leaves / Family Portrait Sittings / We Are the Warriors 🏛 SPACE

Bates Film Festival: Four Daughters / Breaking the News 🏛 SPACE

Bates Film Festival: The Eternal Memory / Amigo / Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence 🏛 SPACE

Drive Fore Kids, Photo Credit: Tim Greeway, Photo Courtesy of Shamrock Sports & Entertainment 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

Maine Pottery Tour, ‘American Idol’ watch party and 6 other things to do this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FREE Kittylamb Tasting - Cape Elizabeth 🏛 Rosemont Market

Surf, Storms, and Spirits on Friday, May 17 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Transportation

Letter: Parking in Portland downtown an outrage 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

New Look, Same Great Linekin Bay Resort 🏛 Down East

The Oldest Hotel on Old Orchard Beach Gets a Colorful Update 🏛 Down East

Morning Links - Thursday, May 2, 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Arts

Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater wows packed house at Merrill 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Maine fishermen call on regulators to delay new lobster size rules 🏛 Bangor Daily News

U.S. regulators maintain fishing quota for valuable baby eels, even as Canada struggles with poaching 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State backs lobstermen in urging regulators to reevaluate changes to minimum size 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Rep. Golden pushes to delay proposed size increase for Maine lobstermen 🏛 WGME

New Topsham Market Basket hiring for 100 positions 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Historic Preservation and the PMA: A Guide to the (Actual) Question for the Out-of-the-Loop 🏛 The Portland Townsman

Letter: PMA: Take the advice of the state historian 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: PMA design seems frivolous 🏛 Portland Press Herald

There is new help available for Portland child care centers 🏛 WMTW

Climate Emergency

Deadline to apply for FEMA aid from back-to-back storms in January approaching 🏛 WMTW

Deadline approaching for Maine storm damage claims 🏛 WGME

Plan to sell offshore wind leases in Gulf of Maine announced 🏛 WGME

Community

A new mural in Westbrook honors two local women - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Education

PPS Fills Key Positions 🏛 Portland Public Schools

FAFSA delays causing headaches for Maine college applicants 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

University of Southern Maine Celebrates its 144th Commencement Saturday, May 4th 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Food and Drink

Magissa Opening in May 🏛 Portland Food Map

Popular Portland, Maine, Thai Restaurant Closes Permanently 🏛 WCYY

Portland Rumors Swirl on 'Weather' or Not J's Oyster will Re-Open 🏛 WJBQ

Red's Eats opens for season in Wiscasset 🏛 WGME

Gambling

March brought record-setting sports wagering in Maine, but also a decline in state revenues 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Windham Weaponry reopens with gun orders strong, co-owner says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Let’s get back to basics to address gun violence 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Fossils from restaurants past found on Congress. 🏛 Reddit

Housing

Avesta Housing will unveil Porter Station, with 60 affordable rental homes 🏛 Mainebiz

More affordable housing opening in Maine 🏛 WMTW

This Was the Most Expensive Home Sold in Portland, Maine, in 2023 🏛 WCYY

Justice

Maine man, 22, pleads guilty to identity theft, bank fraud 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Former Portland property manager pleads guilty to embezzling federal funds 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Former Portland apartment manager pleads guilty to embezzlement 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland man pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges from Jan. 6 riot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine man pleads guilty to two charges after storming Capitol on January 6 🏛 WGME

Portland man who chanted 'it's our house' during Jan. 6 riots pleads guilty 🏛 WMTW

Labor

Updated Portland Unemployment Figures | released May 01, 2024 🏛 Reddit

23 people died on the job last year in Maine, MDOL says 🏛 WGME

Outdoors

Off-leash time changes at South Portland's Willard Beach: what dog owners need to know 🏛 WGME

The deadline to apply for a Maine moose permit is approaching 🏛 WMTW

Take steps now to prevent conflicts with black bears 🏛 PenBay Pilot

Piping plovers return to Maine, remain endangered species in state despite sightings 🏛 WGME

What it takes to be a Maine game warden 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tips for buying a seasonal campin Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Among the Amphibians 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Why Maine's woods have so many rock walls | Assignment: Maine - YouTube - Maine Public

Photography

Bobcat visitor in Damariscotta 🏛 Reddit

Politics

USDA to continue classifying potato as a vegetable, not a grain 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Legislature to return May 10 to address unresolved bills, vetoes 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Lawmakers to hold veto session next week 🏛 Maine Public

Lawmakers return next week to consider veto overrides, leftover spending bills 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers to return next week to discuss bills vetoed by Gov. Mills 🏛 WGME

Wednesday Sit-Down: Bills that may die due to lack of funding 🏛 WGME

Here’s where GOP candidates for Maine’s 2nd District stand on key election issues 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Candidates clash on border security, drugs in Maine's 2nd District GOP primary debate 🏛 WGME

Maine and Nebraska should keepsplittingelectoral votes by district 🏛 Bangor Daily News

At campuses across Maine, students protest, question college investments in Israel defense 🏛 Maine Morning Star

USM community rallies for Palestinians amidst nationwide protests 🏛 WMTW

Pro-Palestine group demands Colby College cut ties with Israel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Mayer, Teel Power Sea Dogs to 8-3 Win 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Mayer, Teel power Sea Dogs to 8-3 win over Fightin Phils 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sea Dogs roll past Fightin Phils 8-3 🏛 WGME

State

Report: Maine ranks 6th nationally for percentage of people's spending on groceries 🏛 WGME

Opinion: Maine needs to get serious about addressing food waste 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Rockport Donut Festival returning for 2nd year 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens reopens for 2024 season on May 1 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens for the season 🏛 WGME

Where to Celebrate National Matcha Day in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Re-Site 2024 | Ashley Page – Imagining Freedom opening reception 🏛 SPACE

Re-Site 2024 | Ashley Page – Imagining Freedom, Juneteenth Community Day & Cyanotype Workshop 🏛 SPACE

Flipside 🏛 SPACE

Kentucky Derby Watch Party 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

The Big Gay Dance Party 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

Vacationland

Portland Jetport anticipates 17% passenger increase this summer 🏛 WGME

Angus King makes renewed push to expand access to Maine’s national monument 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The Auburn Lobster Festival Sure Seems to Have Legs 🏛 Down East

Morning Links - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Arts

Cryin' Out Loud performs "Instead" on 207 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Asylum Seekers

Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center has new director 🏛 Mainebiz

Business

Shopping for cannabis in Maine will look different this summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Fishermen call for a delay to upcoming lobster size rules 🏛 Maine Public

Rock Row developer buys Westbrook office building to complement pending medical campus 🏛 Mainebiz

City

Opinion: Portland Museum of Art is growing, expanding its reach 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Eight areas in the Gulf of Maine chosen as possible lease sites for commercial offshore wind 🏛 Maine Public

Federal government seeking feedback ahead of Gulf of Maine offshore wind auction 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine prepares young people for climate change-related jobs, activism 🏛 Maine Beacon

Food and Drink

3 Good Food Award Winners from Maine 🏛 Portland Food Map

3 Maine companies win prestigious Good Food Awards 🏛 WMTW

Famous Fat Boy Drive-In set to open for season in Brunswick 🏛 WGME

Guns

Opponents of waiting period on gun purchases vow to challenge law in court 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lawsuit planned over Maine's new gun purchasing wait period law 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

72-hour waiting period gun law hopes to prevent suicide, legal challenge expected - YouTube - CBS 13 News

New Maine gun laws can help fill gaps to prevent future violence 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Gov. Mills signs bill requiring insurance providers to share pricing info with Maine 🏛 WGME

History

This Rock on Temple Street in Portland, ME Isn't What it Appears 🏛 WJBQ

Housing

Housing advocates in Maine celebrate big wins from this legislative session 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Report: Maine needs 84,000 new homes in the next 7 years - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Labor

23 people died on the job in Maine last year, including 3 killed in the Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Obituaries

Maddy Corson, philanthropist and former media executive, dies 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Piping plovers are returning to Maine for the season 🏛 Portland Press Herald

This was one chaotic paddle on the St. George River 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Check out these trails that feature a variety of incredible plants 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

What a beautiful morning! Sunrise, rainbows dazzle Maine 🏛 WMTW

From when we used to live on orrs island. 🏛 Reddit

The view from my deck this morning. 🏛 Reddit

We have no idea what the deer are doing in this trail cam photo 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Politics

Sec. of State seeks public input on campaign finance reform ballot question 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Letter: Maine is right to join national popular vote effort 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Group urges more child welfare reforms after lackluster legislative session 🏛 Maine Public

Advocates rally to prevent child abuse in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Takeaways from Maine’s 2nd District GOP debate 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Second Congressional District GOP Primary Debate Recap & Analysis - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Presidential candidate Jill Stein to speak at Maine Green Independent Party convention 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sports

Penrod strikes out seven in 9-3 win 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Sea Dogs win series opener against Reading 🏛 WMTW

Sea Dogs open homestand with big win! 🏛 WGME

Sea Dogs score five runs in the first on the way to 9-3 win over Reading 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Valentine's Day Bandit honored by Portland Sea Dogs 🏛 WMTW

Maine Mariners force Game 7 🏛 WMTW

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: May 3rd - 5th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Live Music Guide: May 1st - 7th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Ride for Resilience at CycleBar Portland 🏛 Portland Downtonwn

Chelsea Handler 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Chelsea Handler is Coming to Portland, Maine! 🏛 Portland Old Port

Deerlady (Mali Obomsawin and Magdalena Abrego) with Allison Burik 🏛 SPACE

Re-Site 2024 | Maya Tihtiyas Attean – Roots of Resilience: Echoes of Connection immersive installation opening event 🏛 SPACE

Listen Up! Music Album Release & Creative Trails Celebration 🏛 SPACE

FREE Beer Tasting with Oxbow - West End 🏛 Rosemont Market

Rosémont FREE Wine Tasting with Wicked Wines - Cape Elizabeth 🏛 Rosemont Market

Rosémont FREE Wine Tasting with Village Imports - West End 🏛 Rosemont Market

Rosémont FREE Wine Tasting with Crush Distributors - Brighton Ave. 🏛 Rosemont Market

Rosémont FREE Wine Tasting with Pine State - Falmouth 🏛 Rosemont Market

FREE Beer Tasting with Oxbow - Scarborough 🏛 Rosemont Market

Rosémont FREE Wine Tasting with Sopo Wine Co - Brighton Ave. 🏛 Rosemont Market

Maine fair schedule 2024 including Cumberland, Fryeburg, Bangor 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

It's almost fair season in Maine! Here's the schedule! 🏛 WGME

Maine Things To Do | May Day Festival, Spring Fling Family Formal 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Transportation

Opinion: Gorham Connector flies in the face of state’s climate goal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Its getting easier to fly to and from Maine thanks to more seats 🏛 WMTW

Unhoused

'It's a garbage pit:' Portland residents unsure how police presence will help neighborhood - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Without more funding, nearly 100,000 Maine households will soon lose a federal internet subsidy 🏛 Maine Public

Morning Links - Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Arts

Nina Fuller, Maine photographer, has new show in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Roux Institute names 10 health care startups to training residency program 🏛 Mainebiz

Northeastern helps a new crop of healthcare startups in Maine – NBC Boston 🏛 Boston.com

Maine kelp industry continues growth 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

On the Record: Bakers move business from Portland to suburb for parking, convenience 🏛 Mainebiz

Vertical Harvest in Westbrook secures nearly $60M in financing 🏛 Mainebiz

City

Fight to preserve former children's museum to be settled by Portland City Council 🏛 WGME

Letter: PMA plan embodies vision 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: PMA expansion a study in thoughtfulness 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Orchard Volunteers Rescind "Shade" Concern Over Redfern Development, But Issues Remain 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland’s changing skyline: A landscape changed by development projects, new ideas 🏛 Mainebiz

Climate Emergency

‘Relatively cool’ year in Gulf of Maine still 5th hottest on record 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Report: Gulf of Maine has one of its warmest years ever in 2023 🏛 WMTW

Ocean off New England sees one of its hottest years in 2023 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Acadia, tribal nations trying to protect Wabanaki sites 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Surge in weather-related power outages in U.S., Maine amidst rising severe weather trends 🏛 WGME

Maine’s wharf owners scramble to repair what they can before lobstering season starts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

TD Beach to Beacon 10K to benefit Preble Street Teen Services 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

'Rock Around the World' event raises money for Portland's multi-lingual students - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine school lunches will soon have less salt, sugar 🏛 WGME

Maine school districts struggle with rising costs of special education - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

Maine bottled water will soon come in aluminum bottles 🏛 WMTW

Food and Drink

Chicken and waffles? 🏛 Reddit

New Openings: Longfellow Hotel's Twinflower Cafe and Five of Clubs Bar Set to Open in May 🏛 Portland Old Port

Celebrate Everyday Like It's Cinco de Mayo in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Knickerbocker Ice Interview 🏛 Portland Food Map

Thames Landing 🏛 Portland Food Map

Portland is a restaurant city, but it wasn’t always so 🏛 Mainebiz

Guns

Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bump stock ban, allows wait period for firearm purchases to become law 🏛 Maine Public

Mills allows waiting period for gun sales to become law; vetoes bump stock ban 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Issuing final say on gun reforms, Mills OKs waiting period, vetoes bump stock bill 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine governor will allow one final gun safety bill, veto another in wake of Lewiston mass shootings 🏛 ABC News

Maine bill requiring waiting period for gun purchases now law 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gov. Mills vetoes bump stock bill, will allow 72-hour waiting period bill to become law 🏛 WGME

Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would ban bump stocks and allows 72-hour waiting period bill to become law without her signature 🏛 WMTW

Janet Mills vetoes bump stock ban, lets waiting periods become law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Janet Mills’ triumphs and tragedies on gun safety 🏛 Maine Beacon

Just-In-Time Recreation one of few mass shooting sites in country to reopen 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Maine advocates say latest abortion case underscores importance of state-level protections 🏛 Maine Morning Star

You’ve covered your copayment; now brace yourself for the ‘facility fee’ 🏛 Maine Morning Star

State forces sale of dead Mainers' estates to help pay for MaineCare 🏛 WGME

History

Entranceway to Camp US Grant, a tent city erected for Grand Army of the Republic attendees of the 1885 National Encampment in Portland, Maine. This arch was located at Congress Street and the Eastern Promenade. 🏛 Reddit

Green Day Played Portland, Maine, 19 Years Ago 🏛 WCYY

Who Remembers This Iconic Portland, Maine, Italian Restaurant? 🏛 WCYY

We shouldn’t allow a part of Maine’s Cold War history to vanish 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hundreds gather to welcome veterans home from emotional Honor Flight journey - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Housing

Maine nearly quadrupled new affordable home constructionin 2023 🏛 Bangor Daily News

With demand for homes tight, MaineHousing underscores need for affordable housing 🏛 Mainebiz

Housing comes through for older Maine couple 'looking for a small miracle' 🏛 Maine Public

Avesta to open 60 new units in downtown Portland 🏛 WGME

Portland tops ranking of luxury housing markets 🏛 WMTW

MaineHousing leaders are optimistic about progress tackling state housing crisis 🏛 WGME

York is the latest coastal Maine town to consider regulating short-term rentals 🏛 Maine Public

Justice

New Maine laws will let people hide past marijuana convictions 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Man who pleaded guilty to Portland slaying asks judge for new trial 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Labor

35 workers losing jobs as a Chili's closes in southern Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine saw increase of worker deaths in 2023 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: Veto of farmworker bill thwarts the wishes of Mainers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Coffee By Design signs labor agreement with baristas 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Parker Hannifin to halt Kittery operations by November, laying off 48 workers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

York County factory will close, ending 48 jobs and decades-long history 🏛 Mainebiz

Outdoors

The latest Allagash controversy all began with money 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Songo Lock Draw Bridge in Naples, Maine, to open later than usual 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

It's wildfire season in Maine | Here's what you should know 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Spring wild turkey hunting season begins in Maine 🏛 WGME

Photography

Lighthouse Sunrise 🏛 Reddit

The spring peepers are in full effect. 🏛 Reddit

Bar Harbor in April 🏛 Reddit

Police

Shots Fired in the West End 🏛 The West End News

Portland police investigate after shots fired Sunday in West End 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland police investigate shots fired Sunday, West End 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Was your car or home shot? Portland Police want to hear from you 🏛 WMTW

Politics

Maine GOP platform takes aim at transgender education, abortion, unions, voting access 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine GOP convention focuses on gun and parental rights, borders 🏛 WMTW

Maine GOP platform includes language to restrict overseas National Guard deployments 🏛 Maine Public

Sen. Angus King says US needs to take tougher stance on Israel, some protests have gone too far - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Frozen pizza sold in Maine is being recalled due to labeling 🏛 WMTW

Maine gets low marks for hurricane preparedness 🏛 Maine Public

Sports

Sports Digest: Blaze Jordan of Sea Dogs named Eastern League Player of the Week 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Former Portland Sea Dogs pitcher gets called up to AAA Worcester Red Sox 🏛 WMTW

Portland's New Soccer Team Announces Name to Excited Mainers 🏛 WCYY

Portland pro soccer team unveils name and branding, starts selling merch 🏛 Mainebiz

Things to Do

Maine College of Art & Design presents 2024 fashion show 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Rebel Market Pride!! COME SUPPORT QUEER MAKERS AND DANCE WITH US :) 🏛 Reddit

James Day Leavitt’s 'Skylark' Record Release w/ Aedan MacDougall 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Virtuosity 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Universal Resonance 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Perfect Fifths 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Nate's World 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Musique Fantastique 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Transportation

Letter: Ferry rate hike will harm residents 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Studded tires must come off by May 1, MaineDOT says - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unhoused

Biddeford will tackle homeless encampments 🏛 Saco Bay News

Biddeford looks for housing options before clearing encampment 🏛 WMTW

Utilities

Electricity Maine could pay up to $5 million in refunds to customers in a proposed settlement 🏛 Maine Public

Maine Public Advocate says PUC settlement with Electricity Maine doesn't go far enough 🏛 WGME

Vacationland

Gas prices continue to rise as Maine enters tourism season 🏛 WGME

Words of appreciation for spring in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland Jetport anticipates 17% passenger increase this summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Morning Links - Monday, April 29, 2024

Monday, April 29, 2024

Arts

Meet the artists (and the egrets) coming to the Back Cove this summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Cosplay Extravaganza welcomes lovers of pop culture and comics - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

2025 petMAINE Contest 🏛 Downeast Dog News

Education

Opinion: Parking system upgrade at USM is a work in progress 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Browntail moth mitigation efforts paying off in central Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Thai curry is the key to Little Pig’s fried fish banh mi 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Atsuko Fujimoto became a baker out of boredom. She might be the best in the country. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

There’s a bunch of new brunch spots in southern Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Breakfast burritos? 🏛 Reddit

Portland Chowderfest Winner? 🏛 Reddit

Letter: Celebrate, rather than eat, lobsters 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

New federal rules to require increased staffing at nursing home 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

Hundreds gather to welcome veterans home from emotional Honor Flight journey 🏛 WGME

Housing

Young Mainers are saving money by living at home, but not everyone can 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases 🏛 Downeast Dog News

What you need to know about Maine’s spring wild turkey season 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Watch these busy woodpeckers do what comes naturally 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Sunday Photos: 04/28/2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Some photos I took on Beals Island the other week 🏛 Reddit

Politics

GOP’s 2nd District candidates debate at state convention 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine GOP amends platform to limit overseas deployment of National Guard without war 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine approves ban on groups that charge veterans to access VA benefits 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine draws a line in the Sandhills: Will match Nebraska on winner-take-all 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sports

Sea Dogs Fall 12-5 in Series Finale 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Maine Mariners win game 3 of playoff series 🏛 WMTW

Mariners fans excited for Kelly Cup playoffs 🏛 WMTW

Maine’s first professional soccer club announces name 🏛 Maine Public

"Hearts of Pine" named as new Portland soccer team 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

Regina Spektor, Smashing Pumpkins and more tickets on sale 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz, Maine Pottery Tour, season opening at Victoria Mansion 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FATHER’S DAY PRO BOXING CLASSIC 🏛 Visit Portland Maine

Ride a historic trolley on the cheap in Kennebunkport 🏛 Portland Press Herald

‘Head Over Heels’ has a message of inclusion, set to tunes by The Go-Go’s 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Give your taste buds an international treat on May 19 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Utilities

Maine’s public advocate criticizes state’s tentative settlement with Electricity Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Stephen King’s Maine’: A fan’s guide to the novelist’s local haunts 🏛 Seacoastonline