Morning Links - Monday September 9, 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024

Arts

Bee Here Now. 🏛 Reddit

City

Portland to discuss allocation of opioid settlement funds this week - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Casco Bay Bridge paving to begin Sunday night - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

‘All emergencies are local until they’re not’: How one Maine town is prepping for its next disaster 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Climate Council to hold public forums on climate proposals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Farmington, Sanford lead state in solar development 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Manufacturers push back against rising electricity bills tied to renewable power incentives 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Fall in Maine: Arriving later, getting warmer 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Federal government preparing to sell wind power plots off Maine coast, reports say - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Porchfest brings music to front lawns of Deering Center for 10th year 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Maine among worst states for long-term student performance transparency, report says 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Housing crisis jams Maine students into crowded dorms and hotels 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tracking how much Maine private university employees earn 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Environment

'I feel helpless:' Brunswick residents concerned as toxic foam cleanup continues 🏛 WGME

PFAS levels remain high in bodies of water near Brunswick airport - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Brisket hash at Ocotillo is a brunch dish you’ll crave all day long 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Find happy hour deals and daily specials at Bar Publica in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Friday Food Insider Notebook: New brew, restaurants, fall festivals and more 🏛 Mainebiz

Guns

Opinion: If America’s educators went on strike, would we take action on guns? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

Throwback photo: Take a look back at the Portland and Deering High School football rivalry in 1952 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

New program aims to help prevent evictions in Maine 🏛 WGME

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Life After Artie: Lewiston shooting victim’s father finds purpose in gun reform 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

The 5 Best Places in Greater Portland, Maine, to Watch the Sunset 🏛 WCYY

Photography

Sunday Photos: September 8th, 2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Great Wass Island hike 🏛 Reddit

♪ You know that I'm toxic 🏛 Reddit

Recent Sunset, Sullivan, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Camden Hills State Park 🏛 Reddit

Went for a late-night walk and got a lovely photograph 🏛 Reddit

Lily Bay State Park 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Thank you, Councilor Pelletier 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Legislative Democrats raised property taxes this past session 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Former Pence chief of staff to discuss Jan. 6, future of Republican party in Waterville speech 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Maine considering public health emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses as animal cases tick up 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Somerset County horse tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis 🏛 WGME

Sports

Excitement grows around Portland's new pro soccer team - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

South Portland

Old South Portland middle school complex to become city offices, new police station 🏛 WGME

State

Waterville fire chief named new Maine State Fire Marshal 🏛 WGME

Things to Do

John Hodgman live, the Sea Dogs’ final games and an extraterrestrial organ concert 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hear all your favorite yacht rock hits at Aura on Friday, then set sail to a show on an island 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Throw on a flannel and head to these 15 fall events 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Post Malone on Sept. 16, The Mallett Brothers Band on Dec. 7 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Buy your tickets now to Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FriendCon Tabletop Gaming at Woodfords Club Friday20th/Saturday21st 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Groups push for alternatives to Gorham Connector project - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Morning Links - Sunday September 8, 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Arts

Sorry folks- This is the first one i’ve found in the wild 🏛 Reddit

Concert review: Bikini Kill’s first appearance in Portland was worth the 34-year wait 🏛 Portland Press Herald

If you stumble upon the “poems for humans “ on sidewalk 🏛 Reddit

A Thomaston auction house believes it just sold a Rembrandt. Others aren’t so sure. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront 🏛 New York Times

Historic Maine bell house fully restored after damaging storm tore it apart 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

As Maine towns balk at rising education costs, some call for sheltering the property tax 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Our View: State environmental protection needs to become much more active 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Updated classics shine at Linden + Front in Bath 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Opinion: Statewide family planning needs greater support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Justice

Maine victims, Catholic church wait more than a year for high court ruling on childhood abuse cases 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Friday Focus: Gov. Mills reacts to Lewiston shooting report 🏛 WGME

Photography

Watch this baby lobster zip around 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Moxie Falls is always a nice little hike. 🏛 Reddit

lol 😂 Eastern Promenade 🏛 Reddit

Police

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office considers AI-powered cameras to generate police reports 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Could the 2024 presidential election hinge on Maine? It’s possible. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Sea Dogs Hold On To Win 4-2 in New Hampshire 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Thousands buy season tickets for Portland's new pro soccer team ... 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Maine Open Lighthouse Day is set to Shine on September 14 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Vacationland

Celebrities love southern Maine but locals there don’t care 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Morning Links - Saturday September 7, 2024

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Arts

Kotoko Brass in Portland Maine 🏛 Amjambo Africa

After penning pop hits, Maine native Amy Allen releases first album of her own 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Join LIVE: Longest test of bluShift's MAREVL Rocket Engine 9/6/24 - YouTube - bluShift Aerospace

Buy Local

In Maine, a generational, family-owned business runs water taxis 🏛 WCVB

City

Portland considers reverting High and State streets to two-way traffic 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'Follow the dots': Speckled roads aim to improve pedestrian safety in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Search underway for new Portland fire chief 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City Receives MAJOR Subdivision Proposal for 1877 Congress Street 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Final Draft Changes 🏛 ReCode Portland

Portland, ME, city council unanimously passes Israel divestment ... 🏛 Boston Globe

City News Round Up: Friday, September 6, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

Climate Emergency

Federal report OKs Gulf of Maine for offshore wind leases 🏛 Maine Public

Maine to Receive $33,8 Million to Upgrade Hydropower Infrastructure Across State 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Another case of mosquito-borne illness in Maine animals highlights growing risk as climate warms 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Scarborough meets with Higgins Beach residents to discuss how to ... 🏛 WGME

Environment

Toxic firefighting foam being replaced at Bangor's Air National Guard base 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Crews cleaning toxic spill in Brunswick transition to long-term remediation - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine firefighters work to reduce use of toxic chemicals while fighting fires - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Foam spill at Brunswick Landing: The danger of environmental pollution 🏛 The Bowdoin Orient

Blue w(AI)ve: SeaDeep Case Study - Gulf of Maine Research Institute 🏛 Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Food and Drink

No rivalry here: Twin brothers behind 2 Portland BBQ joints are each other’s wingman 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Damariscotta, South Portland, Belfast, Saco 🏛 Portland Food Map

Gambling

Gambling unit employees defend director after no confidence vote 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

Police have upped their use of Maine's 'yellow flag' law since the ... 🏛 ABC News

History

Sept. 6, 1980: Grateful Dead rock Maine State Fairgrounds in Lewiston 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Housing

Homebuyers in Maine’s largest city pay a lot more for less space 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine property owners seek help from state leaders over large tax hikes - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Property owners turn to lawmakers for help after many shocked by tax increase - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Maine State Police releases report detailing response to Lewiston shootings 🏛 Maine Public

Read Maine State Police’s after-action report on the Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine State Police release after-action review following ... 🏛 WGME

Maine Delegation Statement on Lewiston Commission Report; Governor Mills’ Support for Federal Action 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Gov. Mills delivers remarks over final report on Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mills says Sagadahoc Sheriff's Office, Army Reserve showed 'callous neglect' that contributed to ... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Full Video: Gov. Mills delivers remarks on final report over Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Gov. Mills criticizes Sagadahoc Sheriff's Office, Army Reserve - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gov. Mills calls on public, elected officials to hold authorities accountable for Lewiston shooting 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Governor Mills Responds to Independent Commission's Final Report 🏛 State of Maine

Photography

Happy Friday Portland! 🏛 Reddit

Nice chilly mornings are my favorite 🏛 Reddit

Today is a good day 🏛 Reddit

The international seaplane fly in is the time to be on Moosehead Lake 🏛 Reddit

The view from Morton’s Rock, Hamilton Cove trail, Lubec … August 2024 🏛 Reddit

Spider id…. 🏛 Reddit

Just before the sun rose. Scarborough, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Nothing like a good Maine cow picture… 🏛 Reddit

Police

i hate the stupid walgreens blue security tower thing 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Opinion: Let’s bring pragmatism back to City Hall 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Pachios on the News interviews Lisa Savage - YouTube - Lisa Savage

Letters: On Portland’s decision to divest from companies doing business in Israel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland residents divided over Israel divestment plan 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

New rule adds restrictions on Maine utilities’ political spending 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Maine health panel recommends state of emergency as EEE spreads throughout New England - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Third domestic animal in Maine tests positive for EEE this year 🏛 Maine Public

Horse dies after testing positive for EEE in Somerset County 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

South Portland

Property tax hikes drive South Portland city leaders to sound the alarm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

Sea Dogs Win Second Straight in New Hampshire 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Heartsapalooza: Portland Hearts of Pine celebrates new milestone - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Ways To Enjoy A Real Maine Fall Season 🏛 Real Maine

Places to Explore This Fall in Coastal Maine - VisitMaine.Net 🏛 Travel+Discover Maine

Hip Hop Open Mic at Flask Lounge! 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Coalition proposes alternatives to controversial Gorham Connector project 🏛 Maine Public

Vacationland

Acadia visitation numbers on par with last year 🏛 Mount Desert Islander

Vermont bakery trying to break whoopie pie world record set in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Morning Links - Friday September 6, 2024

Friday, September 6, 2024

Arts

Elizabeth Strout's worlds collide in 'Tell Me Everything' 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Houlton Farms Dairy to stop milk production 🏛 Maine Public

Grocers react to the impending loss of Houlton dairy’s milk 🏛 The County

Floor & Decor announces grand opening date for first Maine location - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Buy Local

Recent Closings: Sun Tiki Studios to Host Last Concert 🏛 Portland Old Port

City

Portland city council votes to divest from companies doing business with Israel 🏛 Maine Public

Portland to divest from companies doing business with Israel 🏛 Spectrum News

Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel 🏛 Jewish Telegraphic Agency

CAIR Welcomes Portland, Maine Resolution Divesting from Israel Over Gaza War - 🏛 Council on American-Islamic Relations

Las Vegas billionaire has 2 megayachts docked in Maine at once 🏛 WGME

New 'container potty' opens in Portland, Maine's art district - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Climate Emergency

Summer 2024 takes second place for warmest on record in Portland, Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Pending lawsuit argues Maine state leaders stalling climate goals 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community involvement essential for offshore wind development 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Solar farm project stirs up controversy in small Maine town 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Opinion: Fair evaluation of Maine DOE reveals no sacrifices 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: AI could prove very helpful to Maine students 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New and returning students arrive for Move-In Weekend carrying big boxes and bigger hopes – News 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Environment

Mi'kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, UMaine awarded federal grants for forever chemical research 🏛 Maine Morning Star

In Harpswell Sound, Bowdoin researchers are unlocking the secrets of a red tide hot spot 🏛 Harpswell Anchor

Rockland asks Feds to study repairing, heightening Breakwater 🏛 The Courier-Gazette

UMA assisting Brunswick airport PFAS cleanup with training program drones - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

This South Portland Neighborhood Is Maine's Next Big Dining Destination 🏛 Yahoo

Apple Picking Season off to a great start - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gambling

Maine’s casino inspectors take no-confidence vote in top gambling regulator 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

ME group seeking solutions for more kid mental health resources 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Portland Expo 1957 & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Letter: Coastal property taxes squeezing out aging homeowners 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

State workers' union settles labor complaint against Mills administration 🏛 Maine Public

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Gov. Mills to respond to final report on Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 WGME

LGBTQIA+

Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Maine voters face bond question that would put $30 million toward trails - YouTube - WMTW-TV

3 Coastal Preserves That Showcase Maine Wildflowers and Pollinators 🏛 Down East

Selling certain lead jigs is no longer legal in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This migratory shorebird surprised me 20 miles offshore 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Solo Backpacking : 3 Days In Baxter State Park | 4K & HD #hiking #outdoors #nature #solotravel - YouTube - Lorenzo's Wild

Gull, with curious tie to Napoleon Bonaparte, makes its annual fall visit to Maine 🏛 WGME

Photography

Rockland on a beautiful day 🏛 Reddit

Lubec harbor, August, 2024 🏛 Reddit

Bumblebee Pipe In Portland Pt. 3 (last one hopefully) 🏛 Reddit

Bass & Boats. 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Golden for Congress launches re-election committees in every CD2 county 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Public Safety

Rare but deadly mosquito disease on the rise in New England 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

What’s going on with this? 🏛 Reddit

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

With Sears Island offshore wind port plan, Maine is putting the cart before the horse 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Social Safety Net

Easier online application process for HEAP, Augusta, Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

South Portland

South Portland plans $74M city hall campus, library, police station 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland leaders call on lawmakers for property tax reform, relief 🏛 WGME

Sports

The best bowlers in the world will be arriving in Portland, Maine in two weeks! 🏛 Reddit

State

Feds award nearly $15.5 million contract for new Coburn Gore Township border station 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Porchfest, Chelsea Handler, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and more to do this weekend 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Strut Krampus Bash with Lana Jarae 🏛 SPACE

Raise a Glass for a Good Cause: Ales for Tails Pup Crawl in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

FREE SHOW w/Plague Dad, Bondeko, Vices Inc, Euphemia and SPOSE! 🏛 Reddit

Improv-A-Ganza! A “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Style Comedy Show! 🏛 Reddit

Maine Cheese Festival promises a gouda time this Sunday - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Henryfest promises live music and fun for all this Saturday - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Transportation

Grassroots group’s report sharply criticizes Gorham Connector proposal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: The common-sense case for the Gorham Connector 🏛 Portland Press Herald

We can all make our roads safer for bicyclists and pedestrians 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Morning Links - Thursday September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Arts

Griffin William Sherry's first solo album is inspired by Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

PBS News Hour: Artist takes ancient tradition of basket weaving in new directions 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

100 Years of the Portland Symphony Orchestra 🏛 Down East

Business

Here's What is Replacing Cinemagic in South Portland, Maine 🏛 WCYY

City

Portland council votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine’s largest city passes resolution divesting from Israel over Gaza war 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland City Council Votes to Divest City Interests from Israel Tonight 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland Trails, Bicycle Coalition of Maine hope to slow down traffic on Diamond Street 🏛 Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Letter: Portland needs to reevaluate its JDEI efforts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cruise Ship in Portland Has More People Onboard Than Pop. of Oxford, Maine 🏛 WJBQ

Las Vegas billionaire has 2 megayachts docked in Maine at once 🏛 Bangor Daily News

The Best U.S. Cities for Fall Travel 🏛 Travel and Leisure

The new Peaks Island ferry is almost done! 🏛 Reddit

Someone please explain the X on east prom 🏛 Reddit

Education

Many Maine school districts are experiencing budget cuts and staff shortages 🏛 Maine Public

After starting new year without a contract, Portland ed techs call for higher wages 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland's union for ed techs seeks higher wages in new contract 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Time running out for Maine schools to use funding to help ... 🏛 WGME

Environment

Brunswick City Council resolution seeks accountability in PFAS firefighting foam spill 🏛 Maine Public

Letter: Disturbing silence on toxic Brunswick spill 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'I feel helpless:' Brunswick residents concerned as toxic foam cleanup continues - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Windham car wash faces stiff fine for dumping contaminated wastewater 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Amount of PFAS foam at Brunswick Naval Air Station continues dropping - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Recent Closings: When Pigs Fly Breads Closes West Bayside Location 🏛 Portland Old Port

Gambling

Maine casino inspectors take no-confidence vote in state's chief gambling regulator 🏛 Maine Public

Maine casino inspectors vote 'no confidence' in Gambling Control Unit executive director 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Sunrise over the harbor. 🏛 Reddit

You lost, buddy? 🏛 Reddit

Social Safety net

Mainers can now apply online for home heating help 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut 🏛 SPACE

Eureka 🏛 SPACE

Hildaland – Mayo Street Arts - Reserve Tickets 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Fall Into the Season: Join for the 7th Annual Autumn Equinox at Maine Audubon 🏛 Portland Old Port

Putting Maine on the Map: Portland Maine Comedy Festival 🏛 FOX 23

Second Edition of the ‘Maine Lit Fest’ Coming to a Place Near You Next Month! 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Hot dogs on parade: 20th Maine Wienerfest celebration to be held in Belfast - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

Maine utilities will be banned from spending ratepayer money on lobbying, advertising 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Rockland invites more cruise ships amid uncertainty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

York voters to decide on $4 million plan to buy private section ... 🏛 WGME

Acadia National Park contributed $685 million to local economy last year - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Yard South

Opinion: Yard South project has untold potential for chaos 🏛 Portland Press Herald