Morning Links - Monday December 2, 2024

Arts

Had enough of the same, old Christmas songs? Cue these Maine-made holiday tunes πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Business

Opinion: Maine must take a balanced approach to packaging law πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Christmas tree farms are helping bring holiday spirit to Maine homes - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Buy Local

Treegull Christmas Tree Sales Now Open on West Commercial Street πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Hanukkah & Local biz πŸ› Reddit

Local stores kick off holiday shopping with 'Small Business Saturday' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Dozens of vendors take part in Thompson's Point Maker's Market - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Pandora LaCasse’s winter light display is part of Portland’s identity. She’s planning to keep it that way. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

In photos: Lighting up Portland’s winter wonderland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Waterfront storm preparedness discussion event set for Tuesday in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public meeting to discuss Hersey Street sewer separation project in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Community

Our View: The need for community support is pronounced this season πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

β€˜Hard to love’ landmark awaits demolition as USM eyes land for faculty housing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Opinion: Maine’s environmental track record must be maintained πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Nuclear power is making a comeback in the U.S. But not in Maine. πŸ› Sun Journal

Conservation group buys tens of thousands of acres in Somerset, Franklin Counties - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food and Drink

Community Plate builds connections in Maine, one potluck supper at a time πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Redux. 1 Thomas Street πŸ› Portland House Stories

Throwback photo: Cher performing in Portland in 2003 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

This Maine city shows why zoning won't solve the housing crisis πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Backyard bird of the month for December: Northern Cardinal πŸ› Maine Audubon

What you need to know to use a drone for hunting in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens πŸ› Reddit

Holiday Reflections last night at Nubble Light πŸ› Reddit

Sunsetting over the Androscoggin πŸ› Reddit

Cold night in Cornville under the stars πŸ› Reddit

My Maine This Week: Singing Meadow by Margot Stiassni πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Sunday Photos: December 1st, 2024 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

Police

Windham man charged with shooting dog in North Yarmouth preserve πŸ› Maine Public

West End investigation? πŸ› Reddit

Politics

After ranked-choice runoff, recount for 2nd Congressional District race starts Monday πŸ› Maine Morning Star

The Maine Millennial: AG Frey has had his day πŸ› Portland Press Herald

These are the potential 2026 Maine gubernatorial candidates so far πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jim Fossel: Jared Golden is right about expanding the U.S. House πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine is a shade of purple. That’s no bad thing. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Head on collision in Allen/Washington intersection πŸ› Reddit

Scarborough

Letter: Scarborough downtown proposal is not viable πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Social Safety Net

100,000 Maine households struggle with rising electricity bills – and costs keep rising πŸ› Portland Press Herald

South Portland

Meet Gary, the friendly feline mayor of Knightville πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Holiday Makers Market, skating rink return to Thompson’s Point in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for The Masterstroke Queen Experience on Friday, Brantley Gilbert on March 28 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Enjoy free s’mores in Congress Square Park on Thursdays through February πŸ› Portland Press Herald

You can’t turn back time, but you can buy tickets to β€˜The Cher Show’ in February πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Holiday craft shows, β€˜Into the Woods’ and β€˜Nut/Cracked’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

These southern Maine spots get all decked out for the holidays πŸ› Portland Press Herald

New film festival celebrates women who embrace water πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Windsor farm expands animal therapy options to winter season πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Holidays on Main Street Maine! πŸ› Main Street Maine

Maine Mariners vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters πŸ› Cross Insurance Arena (Cumberland County Civic Center)

Sunday 12/8 ~~ FREE Event ~~ Improv-A-Ganza! A "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Style Comedy Show! πŸ› Reddit

Holiday Makers Market πŸ› Reddit

Wiscasset prepares to put on Holiday Marketfest next weekend - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine


Morning Links - Sunday December 1, 2024

Buy Local

Xmas tree πŸ› Reddit

Local stores busy on Small Business Saturday amid holiday shopping rush πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Four takeaways from our series on Maine dams πŸ› The Maine Monitor

UMaine building statewide network of weather stations πŸ› Sun Journal

Outfitting New England’s highest peak to give a sneak peek at Maine’s weather πŸ› Sun Journal

Food and Drink

Maps Buys Mash Tun πŸ› Portland Food Map

Best breakfast sandwich in Portland ? πŸ› Reddit

Best Breakfast/Brunch? πŸ› Reddit

Health Care

For Mainers on one state plan, few home care coordination options remain πŸ› The Maine Monitor

History

How Margaret Chase Smith derailed actor Jimmy Stewart’s rise to Air Force general πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

Who’s hiring Servers? πŸ› Reddit

Jobs? πŸ› Reddit

Ideas for job hunting? I (29 F) have a BS of Health and Human Services, 10 years in the medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing. Is there anywhere my experience would transfer to? πŸ› Reddit

Photography

Wiggly Star trails over Dyer Point, Cape Elizabeth, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Star Trails over the Pier at OOB πŸ› Reddit

Sunset from Wiscasset bridge πŸ› Reddit

Police

Man shot and killed by police in Westbrook πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Police fatally shoot man in Westbrook πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Westbrook man shot and killed by police responding to domestic disturbance call πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Man charged in shooting death of dog on North Yarmouth trail πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Man who shot dog on Maine hiking trail turns himself in πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Suspect accused of killing dog on North Yarmouth hiking trail turns himself in πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Gov. Mills not ready to join Trump resistance movement, yet πŸ› Sun Journal

Jared Golden’s β€˜progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success πŸ› Sun Journal

Things to Do

Best Christmas Lights in Maine: 6 Holiday Displays πŸ› Only in Your State

The Front Room Hosts its 5th Annual Holiday Craft Night; December 3rd πŸ› Munjoy Hill News


Morning Links - Saturday November 30, 2024

Business

Maine has one of the highest percentages of early career farmers πŸ› Maine Public

Maritime officials fear β€˜catastrophic’ outcome if mariner shortage worsens πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Maine Christmas tree farms anticipate busy sprint after late Thanksgiving πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

It's Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Buy Local

Making Ripples – Shop Indie Local this Holiday Season (and all the time!) πŸ› The West End News

City

How Portland picks its holiday tree – and keeps it from falling over πŸ› Portland Press Herald

After all the pre-lighting criticism, Portland tree-lighting dazzles the crowd πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Monument Square packed for Portland tree-lighting ceremony πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Monument Square Tree Lighting - YouTube - Portland Press Herald

Portland’s Monument Square Christmas tree lighting marks start of holiday season - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Singer Julia Gagnon Thrills Crowd at Monument Square Tree Lighting Ceremony πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

Mainers weigh in on the state’s electric vehicle targets. It’s complicated. πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Local climate action planning on the rise in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Portland Gear Hub fundraises to secure permanent home πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Dunkin' Permanently Closes Portland, Maine, Location πŸ› WCYY

Spudcraft - New Persian Grill Food Truck on Marginal Way πŸ› Reddit

Health Care

Will trump mess up Mainecare? πŸ› Reddit

History

Abyssinian Meeting House needs $700,000 more to complete restoration πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Eviction relief program is keeping Maine families housed, but high demand depletes funding πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Justice

Landmark decision will create framework of services for most vulnerable kids πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

River Pond Nature Trail πŸ› Hiking in Maine

Katahdin Woods and Water monument could get new entry pending Congressional approval πŸ› Maine Public

Here are birding adventures in Maine that make great gifts πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Cold plunge groups? πŸ› Reddit

Photography

Cundy’s Harbor on Sunday πŸ› Reddit

I'm visiting Maine for the first time, what the **** are these. I imagine they're satellites but I'm curious. πŸ› Reddit

Cold night in Athens. πŸ› Reddit

Why did the moose cross the road? To get to the winter habitat park - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Police

Dog shot and killed along North Yarmouth trail, shooter flees scene πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Wardens offer $2K reward to find β€˜cowardly’ man who shot dog πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Dog shot and killed on hiking trail in North Yarmouth πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Dog shot during possible hunting accident πŸ› WGME

Politics

Letter: Leonard Leo does not reflect Maine values πŸ› Portland Press Herald

QοΌ†A: U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on what she expects during a second Trump administration πŸ› Portland Press Herald

How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact Mainers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Portland divestment vote was right πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Grateful for King vote on arms to Israel πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

More rock 'n roll at Paper City. πŸ› Reddit

Hello Portland!! Eight weeks of improv classes are starting THIS Sunday! (12/1, 5-7pm @ Portland Media Center) Sign up if you'd like to learn about Longform Improv or hone your skills as a performer. No experience necessary, all are welcome. πŸ› Reddit

Vacationland

Maine’s identity πŸ› Bangor Daily News


Morning Links - Friday November 29, 2024

Asylum Seekers

Maine’s AG talks to Lewiston immigrant groups as fears of mass deportation grow πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine attorney general addresses Lewiston immigrant groups as fear of mass deportation grows πŸ› Sun Journal

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Stories About All Things New England Weird!!! πŸ› Reddit

Buy Local

Shop local this holiday season πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Community

Maine restaurant delivers free Thanksgivingmeals for families in need πŸ› Bangor Daily News

On Thanksgiving, South Portland restaurant Taj gives away tons of free meals πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Volunteers in York County distribute hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families in need πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Hundreds turn out for free meal at Scarborough Community Thanksgiving πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Community Champion: Volunteers whip up desserts for Mainers in need this Thanksgiving - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Portland Thanksgiving day 4 miler - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Another business priced out πŸ› Reddit

History

New exhibit showcases 300 years of vegetarianism in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Housing

Westbrook plans 110-unit downtown development to revitalize former industrial land - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdoors

A cool walking path on the Saco river πŸ› Reddit

Photography

Kettle Cove Sunset, Cape Elizabeth, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Orrs Island, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Someone is willing to pay you whatever it costs to get you to spend the night here.. How big is that pile of money? 😬 Damn imagine being a lighthouse keep πŸ› Reddit

I LOVE ocean storms.. I also don't live on the ocean but I love watching the storms. You'd be amazed at the tourists standing inches from massive waves sweeping them off 😬 πŸ› Reddit

First Aroostook snowfall! πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Gov. Mills doesn’t rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

What Donald Trump’s plan for heavy tariffs means for Maine-Canada trade πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Public Safety

Tom Nosal: We know how to make streets safe. Let’s do it! πŸ› The West End News

Pedestrian critically injured when hit by car in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland crash leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Serious Car-Pedestrian Crash on Forest Avenue Sent Man to Hospital Yesterday πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Things to Do

Looking for something to do on Black Friday? Make it a dark night πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Letter: Toll-free zone would make sense for Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Plan to expand Portland Jetport parking faces delays - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Remains, artifacts could soon be repatriated to Wabanaki tribes in Maine. It hasn’t always been that easy. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Utilities

About 70,000 without power following Thanksgiving storm πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

207 area code preserved for years πŸ› Maine Public

Mainers are giving up on vacationing on MDI πŸ› Bangor Daily News


Morning Links - Thursday November 28, 2024

Arts

The Bee πŸ› Reddit

Aurora

A solar storm may make the northern lights visible again in the U.S. πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Buy Local

SALE on Farmers’ Market Gift Certificates! πŸ› Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets

Merry Madness taking over Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Planning board tables proposal to expand surface parking at the Portland International Jetport πŸ› Maine Public

Proposal to add parking at Portland Jetport delayed 2 more months πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine drought persists despite recent rain πŸ› Maine Public

Community

Cape Elizabeth police rescue injured bald eagle πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Carr's Family Restaurant dishes out free Thanksgiving meals πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Wayside Food Programs help feed families in need - YouTube - CBS 13 News

CMP Corridor

Clock is ticking for CMP to protect land for power corridor approval πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Elections

Maine voter turnout this year surpassed previous record high πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Food and Drink

Lucky Cheetah might be the most exciting restaurant to open this year πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Bars/restaurants open tomorrow (Thanksgiving day)? πŸ› Reddit

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Turkey Day Game 1945 οΌ† 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Housing

More Mainers struggling to afford homes as home prices climb - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Justice

Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Reaches Settlement with DOJ, Agrees to Comply with ADA and Support Children with Disabilities πŸ› ACLU of Maine

Labor

Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban areas πŸ› Maine Public

Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

New bike park in Portland to offer thrills for BMX and mountain biking fans - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Try these Bangor-area walking trails for a Thanksgiving day stroll πŸ› Bangor Daily News

There’s a loon on the pond and winter’s coming. Should you worry? πŸ› Maine Audubon

Photography

Jordan Pond MDI πŸ› Reddit

1901 flag but make it mittens πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Maine lawmakers to choose between at least 3 attorney general candidates πŸ› Maine Public

Maine's attorney general faces two challengers in bid for fourth term πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

After recounts, here’s the make up of the Maine Legislature πŸ› Maine Morning Star

A Bangor lawmaker wants to cap property taxes for Maine seniors πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: New regulations will hurt small fire departments πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Post-turkey plans: Monument Square Tree Lighting, Funksgiving and ice skating at Thompson’s Point πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Maine's 207 area code will not be exhausted until 2032 under new agreement - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine expects to see higher holiday travel numbers compared to last Thanksgiving πŸ› Maine Public