Morning Links - Saturday November 23, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Arts

'It really is [their] lifelong dream': Gorham Arts Alliance ready to bring its first unified theater production to the stage 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

One-act opera playing at USM - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Buy Local

SPACE Pop-Up Shop 🏛 SPACE

City

City News Round Up: Friday, September 22, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

Roux Campus Neighborhood Meeting December 10th Focuses on Construction Plans 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Portland’s Monument Square tree sparks debate: 'Charlie Brown' or holiday charm? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Climate Emergency

Maine outlines steps needed for climate resilience 🏛 The Maine Monitor

Coastal Storms 101 - Gulf of Maine Research Institute 🏛 Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Scientists at the University of Maine developing new tools to adapt to warming Gulf of Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Demand for English adult education courses outpaces class space in Portland region 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Westbrook Fire Department isolates large fuel spill in Presumpscot River 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Cleanup underway after oil spill in Presumpscot River in Westbrook 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Westbrook crews working to find source of fuel that wound up in Presumpscot River - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Heating oil leaks into Presumpscot River in Westbrook, but origin still unknown - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Large oil spill in Westbrook contained, exact source remains unknown - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Turkey not your thing? These Maine restaurants offer something else on Thanksgiving 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create ‘firewall’ of abortion protections 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Requests for contraceptives are up post-election at Planned Parenthood health centers in New England 🏛 Maine Public

How Maine can safeguard reproductive health care under Trump 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9 million in projects 🏛 The Maine Monitor

More Maine students are using school-based health clinics 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

History

Here's why Thomas Jefferson disagreed with part of Maine's constitution - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Housing

Tiny homes, redeveloped shopping centers are important steps in solving housing shortage 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Justice

Judge dismisses case challenging Maine’s lobster boat tracking rules 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 3: ‘Dereliction of duty’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Trout Mountain Preserve 🏛 Hiking in Maine

Fall ticks are the worst. Here’s how to thwart them. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things you may not know about wild turkeys in Maine 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Center for Wildlife: Fern the barred owl - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Glowing Sunrise at Bug Light last week 🏛 Reddit

Police

Law enforcement agencies conduct operation targeting child exploitation in Maine 🏛 Maine Public

Car break ins off Brighton near crooked mile 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Opinion: Defense of local libraries requires public support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Aaron Frey faces challenge for Maine attorney general post 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Medical professionals object to Robert F. Kennedy Jr's nomination 🏛 Maine Public

Public health advocates rail against Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. for Cabinet post 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote 🏛 New England Cable News

Maine judge’s nomination scuttled in Senate deal to expedite Joe Biden’s picks 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Deal to advance Biden's judicial picks stalls confirmation of Maine judge to U.S. appeals court 🏛 Maine Public

Donald Trump’s allies are looking for Maine’s next top federal prosecutor 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Democrats who won in Trump country have a plan for reducing political polarization in Congress 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Mitch McConnell’s decision ensures Susan Collins will become top appropriator 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Susan Collins poised to take over powerful Senate budget-writing committee next year 🏛 Maine Public

Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Senators must stay committed to ‘advice and consent’ role 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Can we expect a declaration of conscience from Sen. Collins? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Belfast City Council votes to divest from companies associated with Israeli military 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Belfast divests from all investments that support Israeli military 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

Maine LifeFlight helicopter disrupted by laser strike 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FDA Orders Cleanup at Tom’s of Maine 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Sports

Hearts of Pine Unveils Jerseys ＆ Announce Pop-Up Shop 🏛 Portland Old Port

Maine Celtics rally for win - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

Catch a Maine Celtics game, see a concert by candlelight or hit a bar for some board games 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Kennebunkport's Christmas prelude is right around the corner - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Light the Farm 🏛 Visit Portland

Water Women Mini Film Fest 🏛 SPACE

Orange Bike Brewing Co. 1-Year Anniversary Party 🏛 Visit Portland

Looking for chess in the city 🏛 Reddit

Unhoused

Second Annual Homeless Summit Convenes in Sanford 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

Utilities

Regulators order CMP to pay public power nonprofit for casework 🏛 Maine Public

CMP's parent company ordered to pay nonprofit for stakeholder participation 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

Bar Harbor imposes temporary moratorium on new hotel projects 🏛 Maine Public

Morning Links - Friday November 22, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024

Arts

Michael Corleto has new music and is planning a big move in his career 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

LL Bean to kick off holiday season Friday at flagship store in Freeport - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Opinion: Don’t disregard a valuable Maine heating source: wood 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine's defense industry presses on with bid to grow young workforce 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Buy Local

Shop Small, Save Big: Your Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in Portland, Maine 🏛 Portland Old Port

Climate Emergency

Mills announces new Maine climate action plan 🏛 Maine Public

Maine doubles down on commitment to address climate change with updated action plan 🏛 Maine Morning Star

With updated plan, Maine seizes opportunity to continue climate progress 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Climate Council Releases Updated 2024 Action Plan 🏛 State of Maine

'Maine Won't Wait': Climate plan gets an update to meet ambitious goals 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gov. Mills, Maine Climate Council unveil new climate action plan - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Updated Climate Action Plan is Opportunity for Maine to Lead 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Quiet Threats 🏛 American Lighthouse Foundation

Community

Hypothermic horse rescued after getting stuck in mud in Kennebunk 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Missing cat rescued from Yarmouth storm drain - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine cat missing for two weeks found in storm drain, returns home after dramatic rescue - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Environment

'Forever chemicals' in Maine schools - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Exploring Casco Bay Through New Eyes: Meet Joyce Murty 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Opinion: Yarmouth should finish the job on dam removal 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State conducts annual salmon egg retrieval at improved Mill Street dam 🏛 The Windham Eagle

Food and Drink

Recent Closings: Samuel’s Bar ＆ Grill to Reopen as North Deering Tavern 🏛 Portland Old Port

Historic Jameson Tavern in Freeport to close its doors Saturday 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Health Care

Planned Parenthood says requests for birth control spiked in Maine after Trump election 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Planned Parenthood sees big spike in demand after election - YouTube - WMTW-TV

History

Throwback Thursday Photo: Battery Steele 1942 ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

The parts of Maine where almost nobody can afford a home 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Must Address Struggling Youth and High Cost of Living 🏛 Governing

Justice

Maine man pleads guilty to tampering with emissions monitoring software on company trucks 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Labor

Letter: Port strike lasted longer than it needed to 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston: What Went Wrong - Chapter 3: Manhunt - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston: What Went Wrong - Chapter 4: Gun Debate - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston: What Went Wrong - Chapter 5: Accountability - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Outdoors

Things you may not know about wild turkeys in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Squirrel Point Light again! 🏛 Reddit

Pleasant Mountain Bridgton, Maine 🏛 Reddit

My team putting the final touches on the LL Bean tree in Freeport. We started work on the park on October 14th, putting over 350,000 lights up, and bringing in 392 live trees. Tomorrow night at 645pm we turn it all on. 🏛 Reddit

Police

NH man considered dangerous wanted in woman's killing in Portland, Maine 🏛 New England Cable News

The Bollard Bulletin: November 21, 2024 - by Chris Busby 🏛 The Bollard

Politics

Lanigan wins House race by one vote, despite domestic violence assault charge 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine lawmaker facing domestic almost nobody keeps seat by 1 vote after recount 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Man facing charges for domestic violence wins re-election for Maine House seat 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

State rep. facing domestic violence charge wins recount by single vote - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sanford lawmaker accused of domestic violence assault re-elected by single vote in recount - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

As Mills administration plans to ‘get to zero’ on new spending, advocates say a fairer tax code is the way ahead 🏛 Maine Beacon

A Democratic prosecutor is trying to unseat Maine’s attorney general 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Recount will be held in Maine's CD2 race: Here's when it begins - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine's Jared Golden calls for overhaul of the U.S House 🏛 Sun Journal

Jared Golden voted to allow Trump to kill Non profits 🏛 Reddit

Matt Gaetz reportedly saw Susan Collins as an obstacle to his appointment 🏛 Bangor Daily News

What does it mean to live in blue Maine under Trump 2.0? 🏛 Maine Morning Star

No more legislative pining for the pine tree flag 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: RFK Jr.’s nomination is sickening 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Dental and health experts talk benefits of fluoride in community water 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Advocates say aggressive marketing toward youth highlights need for a flavored tobacco ban in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

After helicopter is struck by laser light, LifeFlight of Maine warns of its dangers 🏛 Maine Public

LifeFlight of Maine highlights risks of laser strikes on aircraft - YouTube - WMTW-TV

LifeFlight of Maine targeted by laser strike warns of danger to aircraft safety 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

FDA: Tom's of Maine toothpaste contained water contaminated by bacteria 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sports

Portland Hearts of Pine release first jersey design 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

State

Multiple agencies conduct expansive investigations into child exploitation in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine cities and towns slow to adopt secure government websites, I-Team analysis finds - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things To Do

Thompson's Point ice rink opens for season with new rink-side food and chillout spot - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 🏛 One Longfellow Square

The Postpartum Body Variety Show 🏛 SPACE

Westbrook Native Comedian Bryan Vokey comes to the Empire Comedy Club Thanksgiving Weekend 🏛 Reddit

Playlist of bands playing Portland in December at the State and PHOM to help you decide if you wanna see them! 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Cancel the Gorham Connector and reinvest transportation dollars in the rest of Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Tribal Sovereignty

Incoming Alliance Director Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

Wabanaki Alliance testifies in Washington about the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women 🏛 Maine Public

Tribal Leaders Press Lawmakers for Solutions to Solve ... 🏛 Native News Online

Judicial gaps and societal indifference fuel Indigenous women’s violence crisis 🏛 Maine Beacon

Unhoused

MaineHousing awards millions of dollars statewide to combat homelessness - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Morning Links - Thursday November 21, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Arts

Announcing Rachel Adams '09 and Ryan ... 🏛 Maine College of Art & Design

Asylum Seekers

Trump’s immigration strategy could jeopardize the migrant labor Maine farms rely on 🏛 The County

Business

Report says children's mental health, education and labor force growth will impact Maine's economy 🏛 Maine Public

Maine economic report highlights progress and persistent challenges 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Closure of Maine’s oldest seafood cannery part of an industry shift 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A 4th Market Basket is coming to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

New Market Basket coming to The Downs in Scarborough 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Market Basket to open fourth Maine location 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's defense industry facing pressure of worker shortage - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Portland’s ethics commission still isn’t ready after 2 years. It may not be what voters thought. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

In photos: Portland’s holiday tree makes its jolly journey from Deering to Monument Square 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why not? Former Portland Parking Control Officer here, ask me anything! 🏛 Reddit

Climate Emergency

Coastal communities continue talks on storm response and preparedness 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Missing cat rescued from Yarmouth storm drain 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Sarah Lentz chosen to continue leading Portland school board 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A Robot Ate My Homework: AI in the Classroom at SMCC 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Opinion: Education in Maine is a true team effort 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

Ranked-choice voting works and is good for Maine voters 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Environment

Years after discovering elevated PFAS levels, Maine schools still working to address it - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Shoreland restoration work progresses on two lakefront properties on Sebago Lake 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

A cozy setting at Dok Mali Noodle Bar, but spotty food and drink 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Planned Parenthood Calls on State Lawmakers to Protect Mainers Reproductive Health Care from Federal Cuts 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Justice

Portland man to serve 12 years for possessing child sex abuse materials 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Maine is facing a potential burnout crisis in the court system 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine’s judicial system not delivering justice for all 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Donald Trump’s allies are looking for Maine’s next top federal prosecutor 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Labor

News Center Maine parent company announces marketing layoffs 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Increase in H-2B work visas welcome news for Maine tourism and hospitality 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

BU researchers share insights on brain injuries connected to Robert Card, military service 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Transgender people deservedignity and respect, in Congress and across society 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Trail conditions in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Portland, Maine installs the first piece of it’s anti-kaiju coastal defenses 🏛 Reddit

Squirrel Point Light, Arrowsic, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Nubble Lighthouse aka Cape Neddick Light before sunrise in York, Maine. 🏛 Reddit

Police

Portland women, police offer safety tips after reported attacks in Bayside neighborhood 🏛 WGME

Portland police arrest 5 men in Morrill’s Corner shooting, still looking for N.H. suspect 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland police make additional arrests related to July fatal shooting 🏛 Maine Public

Portland PD makes 5 more arrests in deadly Forest Ave. ... 🏛 WMTW

More arrests made in deadly July shooting on Forest Avenue in Portland 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Police say 5 suspects arrested in Portland shootout are members of Outlaws biker club - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Politics

Maine Voters Pass Landmark Campaign Finance Reform 🏛 The SMCC Beacon

Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of the U.S. House 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sen. King outlines how Trump could use tariff policy to confront climate change 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Angus King joins Bernie Sanders in failed votes to block some weapons for Israel 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Sen. Collins needs a Margaret Chase Smith moment 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins calls for ‘extensive’ review of Donald Trump’s health appointees 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Public Safety

Another Maine crow has tested positive for West Nile virus 🏛 Bangor Daily News

FDA issues warning to Tom's of Maine after finding bacteria and mold at Sanford facility 🏛 Maine Public

Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

FDA warns of contaminated batches of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Removing fluoride from public drinking water is a bad idea 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Brush Fire 🏛 Reddit

Fire this morning being put out. 🏛 Reddit

Sports

Welcome New Shipwreckers and R.I.P. Tides – 2024 Fresh Muscle Draft Reveal 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Maine Mariners end losing streak - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 20th – 26th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: November 22nd – 24th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Andy McKee 🏛 One Longfellow Square

Blackberry Smoke - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Maine Roller Derby introduces newest Home Teams’ skaters in annual Freshie Debut Bout 🏛 Maine Roller Derby

Eric Slick 🏛 SPACE

Timothy Burris - Noonday Concert 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Killswitch Engage - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Enjoy Santa visits and hot cocoa at L.L. Bean's festive Northern Lights experience - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Winter activities? 🏛 Reddit

Tribal Sovereignty

From jurisdictional issues to lack of resources, Indigenous women testify on MMIW crisis 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Utilities

Many Maine customers to see drop in electric costs 🏛 Maine Public

Versant customers will see rate hike in 2025 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Can You Name This Historic Maine Landmark? 🏛 Down East

Morning Links - Wednesday November 20, 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Asylum Seekers

Immigration advocates in Maine brace for sweeping changes under Trump 🏛 Maine Public

Business

Hannaford servers back up, but customers may worry about their data 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vertical Harvest greenhouse project in Westbrook gets funding boost - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Portland City Council creates municipal climate action fund 🏛 Maine Public

Portland public gets sneak peek at city's Forest Avenue Redesign Project - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Portland’s Public Market is mostly unoccupied. The owner blames lack of foot traffic 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Gulf of Maine Research Institute teaches next generation about climate change 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

'Solidarity, not charity': Food AND Medicine to send Thanksgiving feasts to 1,600 tables across Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Cape Elizabeth Planning Board OKs new Cookie Jar site plan, leaves front parking untouched 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine, Named Among Best Food Cities in America 🏛 WCYY

Maine Food ＆ Dining News: Bath, Brunswick, Springvale, Alna 🏛 Portland Food Map

Friday Food Insider: Maine's coffee shops continue to face ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Guns

Maine hunters hope to see 72-hour gun purchase waiting period repealed 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

Home values have skyrocketed in this strange group of Maine towns 🏛 Bangor Daily News

More than 1,400 Mainers submit applications for pilot rent relief program 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Waiting list opens for Maine's new eviction prevention pilot program, given high demand 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors

Construction begins on 84-mile bike trail in Piscataquis 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This year’s fall surf and turf paddle trip destination was Caribou Mountain 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Casco Bay Lines and Prock Marine 🏛 Reddit

Moonset at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Police

Man found passed out with drugs and gun at Portland gas ... 🏛 WGME

Politics

Maine Democrats win two legislative recounts — with nine more to go 🏛 Maine Public

The latest on recounts in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, other state races 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Jared Golden on voters who helped reelect him: ‘I think they feel like I’m being real’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Matt Gaetz criticized Susan Collins and other GOP senators, now he needs their votes 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Susan Collins will stand up like Maine senators before her 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Sen. Collins should reject RFK Jr.’s nomination 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmaker wants to prevent blank ballots from forcing ranked-choice runoffs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Democracy requires patience and a respect for the law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine is the only rural, working-class state led by Democrats. Why? 🏛 Maine Beacon

Sens. Collins, King face pressure in Maine to oppose US arms sales to Israel 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine businesses and organizations call to block weapons sales to Israel 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Public Safety

Crow in Gorham tests positive for West Nile virus 🏛 Portland Press Herald

West Nile virus found in crow from Gorham, Maine CDC says - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine continues to have one of the highest incidence rates of lung cancer in the US 🏛 Maine Public

Augusta city councilors explore potential syringe exchange buy back program 🏛 Maine Public

South Portland

Opinion: South Portland’s development battle is not over 🏛 Portland Press Herald

State

Beware of a growing Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

Maine Things To Do: Holiday Open House, Holiday Market, and a Made in Maine Craft Show 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

31,000 acres returned to Penobscot Nation promise conservation without land-use restrictions 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Unhoused

November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month 🏛 Preble Street

Rapid Re-Housing is expanding services to reach more Mainers 🏛 Preble Street

A feeling of home sweet home 🏛 Preble Street

Bangor nonprofit hopes to build 60 tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Vacationland

Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine's winter tourism is on the rise, new report shows 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Effort to require voter ID in Maine gains momentum for 2025 ballot 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Morning Links - Tuesday November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Arts

A rousing chorus and the mighty Kotzschmar make the case for opera 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' is officially in theaters 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Movie about Maine lobstermen lights up the state's small ... 🏛 Mainebiz

Asylum Seekers

Will Maine police help carry out Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine's immigrants anxious for Trump to clarify mass deportation plans - YouTube - WMTW-TV

New shelter for immigrant families in need opens in Portland - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Eight-foot snake found loose in York County 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

8-foot snake found along Route 11 in Shapleigh, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

Hannaford’s website and app are working again 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hannaford website back online after week-long outage 🏛 Maine Public

Hannaford back online, but questions remain about cybersecurity issue 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sugarloaf Mountain looks for earlier start to seasons with additional snowmaking upgrades 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Farmers markets across Maine wind down seasonal operations - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine based bluShift Aerospace is one step closer to launching a rocket into space - YouTube - WMTW-TV

City

Portland City Council votes to establish climate action fund 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland councilors weigh next steps in launching municipal ethics commission - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

At last, $25M Portland Harbor dredging project gets underway next month 🏛 Mainebiz

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Stand up for the environment – and for your children 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine is courting disaster by not addressing its electrical grid 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine receives $1 million to study electrifying key ports 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Gulf of Maine Research Institute aims to teach next generation of scientists - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Communities still rebuilding up and down the coast nearly one year after January storms - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Community

Maine food pantries help teens, college students stay fed during Thanksgiving season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Education

Maine counters learning loss with expanded outdoor programs 🏛 Maine Beacon

Wabanaki Curriculum Creators Honored 🏛 Portland Public Schools

Environment

Budworms ravaged Maine’s forests for years. They’re starting to come back. 🏛 Portland Press Herald

'It didn't have to be this way': Residents frustrated after Bucksport Mill's petition to abandon dams is accepted 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Sandwiches in Portland 🏛 Portland Old Port

Justice

Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine man gets 50 months in prison for assaulting officers with weapon during Capitol riot - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Labor

Maine congressional delegation welcomes release of supplemental work visas 🏛 Maine Public

U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Dept. of Homeland Security approves additional temporary work visas for non-citizens 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'It's just great to have them:' Maine businesses excited about increase of H-2B visas - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdooors

Maine Guide Mondays: Maximum Views for minimum effort at Acadia National Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Photography

Color corrected OG image of Moonrise beside Bug Light. Both images for reference! 🏛 Reddit

Dawn from the reeds, Wells 🏛 Reddit

Alien spacecraft found floating in the Fore River 🏛 Reddit

Move over Cyber truck. We now have the GHOST. 🏛 Reddit

Solar and Salt Air 🏛 Reddit

Police

Scarborough man charged after allegedly passing out at gas station with gun in lap 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Scarborough Man Arrested in Portland on Numerous Charges, Including Illegal Possession of a Firearm 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Deputies searching for man accused of assault, leading law enforcement on slow-speed pursuit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Politics

Democrats turn to southern Maine for legislative leadership 🏛 Portland Press Herald

No date scheduled yet for requested recount in Maine congressional race 🏛 New England Cable News

House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz should be made public 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Why not make Maine a two-flag state? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Portland Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk 🏛 Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Portland Fire Department puts out another brush fire on Commercial Street 🏛 Portland Press Herald

3 vehicles damaged by brush fire in Portland, officials say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Car Fire 🏛 Reddit

Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets 🏛 Portland Press Herald

States

Maine officials say they are working on response to child abuse cases flagged by federal audit 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Things to Do

Chris D'Elia 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Inhaler - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

Palaver Strings: Songbook - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

A Close Reading With Lids ＆ Ellen with Aidia Rayne and ... 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Southern Maine Astronomers (SMA) Star Party, Saturday November 23rd @ 6pm, Bug Light Park, South Portland 🏛 Reddit

December 8th Contra Dance 🏛 Reddit

Utilities

Maine heating costs remain flat in November 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Tourism to Maine dipped 9% this past summer, report shows 🏛 Maine Public