Morning Links - Friday November 8, 2024

Arts

Press Release: "Painting Energy" Opening at the Portland Museum of Art May 2025 πŸ› Portland Museum of Art

Letter: Donn Fendler postscript πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Business

Lord Hobo, Maine brewery merge; plan to create a new ownership group πŸ› American City Business Journals

Hannaford outage blocks some credit card sales, to-go orders πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

Concert organizers propose 2-day music festival in Payson Park πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine DEP to encourage 'nature-based' erosion control πŸ› Maine Public

Community

Portland teacher keeps Greek culture alive in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Elections

Big Election Day turnout created challenges, but few problems πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Campaign sign laws in Maine explained πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Scientists track PFAS flow after spill at Brunswick Landing πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Talk of removing fluoride from drinking water nationally stirs up debate in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Food and Drink

Local Flavor: Pint and Pawn closing πŸ› Saco Bay News

Health Care

Planned Parenthood prepares to defend abortion rights in Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

History

Victoria Mansion in Portland undergoing restoration project πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Throwback Thursday Photo: Portland Observatory 1980 & 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Housing

Old Orchard Beach voters endorse rent control for mobile home residents πŸ› Maine Public

Letter: The coast is not the place for affordable housing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacant shopping plazas could see new life as housing in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Man who threatened to set off car bomb during Maine bank robbery gets 3 years in prison πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

Sugarloaf Mountain (Mount Chase, ME) πŸ› Hiking in Maine

It took me 40 years to find this bird, then experts said it wasn’t real πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Penobscot narrows bridge πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Wes Pelletier Wins West End's City Council Seat πŸ› The West End News

Portland Election Results – City Council, School Board and Local Ballot Questions πŸ› The West End News

It appears that voters have approved Maine's referendum on preserving historic buildings πŸ› Maine Public

Mainers vote to invest in trails and science research πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmaker facing domestic almost nobody is in a tied election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sanford lawmaker accused of domestic violence tied with opponent in reelection bid πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The pool of ballots that swung key Maine elections, explained πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Democrats poised to maintain control of Maine Legislature πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine Democrats pick new Senatepresident to succeed Troy Jackson πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine Senate Democrats select Daughtry as president to lead majority next session πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine’s expected budget gap shows the perils of fiscal indulgence πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Austin Theriault requests recount in tight Maine 2nd District race πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine's CD2 race heads to ranked-choice count πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine’s 2nd District race headed to ranked-choice count πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine's too-close-to-call 2nd District race is headed to a ranked-choice runoff πŸ› Maine Public

Angus King, I-Maine, wins bid for re-election to U.S. Senate πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

In praise of gracious losers πŸ› Bangor Daily News

80% of Portland voters didn’t want Trump. Now many are scared, grieving and disgusted πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine’s state parks deserve to be politics-free πŸ› Portland Press Herald

So apparently Jill Stein won Chester Maine πŸ› Reddit

Maine was the ONLY state to shift more Democratic πŸ› Reddit

Public Safety

Pedestrian hit by train in Portland, sustains life-threatening injuries πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unidentified Male Struck by Train Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Man hit by train in Portland, police say πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Connecticut woman hit, killed by car while crossing street in Portland πŸ› WGME

Woman struck, killed by car while crossing street in Portland - YouTube - WMTW-TV

In-state case of EEE detected in Maine for 1st time in nearly a decade πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Person from Penobscot County tests positive for EEE πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine resident tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, according to state CDC πŸ› Maine Public

Maine issues third cannabis recall in as many months πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Berwick, Maine cannabis company recall πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Conservation groups voice concerns over work on Sears Island πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

Fill your weekend with comic David Cross, a Celtic fair and falafel πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Polar Express Train Returns to Portland, Maine, for 2024 πŸ› WJBQ

Boothbay, Maine gears up for 'Gardens Aglow' πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Roller Derby game Saturday! πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Letter: Maine lawmakers must prioritize funding for roads and bridges πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Unhoused

Understanding and support missing as Bangor prepares for another homeless sweep πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Voter Suppression

Reports identify racial intimidation at Maine polling places πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Yard South

Zoning dispute may quash SoPo proposal for 1,000 housing units πŸ› Mainebiz


Morning Links - Thursday November 7, 2024

Arts

Letter: Fendler movie brings back memories πŸ› Portland Press Herald

City

A strange boat with legs appears off Maine’s coast πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Trump administration could snuff out offshore wind πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Tough questions for South Portland planners πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: Voices need to be heard in South Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland, Augusta see record warmth Wednesday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland breaks monthly, daily high temperature records πŸ› WMTW

Education

Newcomers, Incumbent Win Board Seats πŸ› Portland Public Schools

Snow Day Plans 2024-2025 πŸ› Portland Public Schools

State education officials unveil outdoor learning space in Falmouth πŸ› Maine Public

Fodo and Drink

At Yolked, the Bouchards are β€˜preposterously good in the kitchen’ πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Portland divided: How tenants, landlords say rent control is reshaping housing market πŸ› WGME

Portland Landlord Survey by CBS13 πŸ› Reddit

Outdoors

One Of The Most Iconic Scenes In Maine Can Be Reached On This Flat 2-Mile Trail πŸ› Only in Your State

This Easy 2.3-Mile Trail Network In Maine Features A Boardwalk, Bridge, And Wacky Spiral Stairs πŸ› Only in Your State

Letter: Park pass change raises barriers for locals to enjoy Acadia πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Police

Maine schools target of swatting calls on Election Day πŸ› WMTW

Politics

Portland voters approve hazard pay limits πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Portland Local Election Results | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News πŸ› WGME

Maine Election Live Results 2024 πŸ› New York Times

Southern Maine voters give mixed response to school bond projects πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Democratshold Maine Legislature, but House recounts are coming πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Democrats appear to retain control of Maine Legislature πŸ› Portland Press Herald

$10M historic preservation bondpasses in Maine’s election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine voters approve $30 million trails bond πŸ› Maine Public

Maine will bolster trail systems with $30M in borrowing πŸ› Piscataquis Observer

Maine passes $25M researchand development bond πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine voters reject effort to change state flag to pine tree design πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Live updates: Flag referendum fails, 2nd District race remains tight and local results trickle in πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine voters reject updated pine tree flag design πŸ› Maine Morning Star

See how your Maine community voted in the presidential election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

β€˜It’s time to unite,’ not around hatred and revenge, but around support and understanding πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden narrowly fends off Austin Theriault in Maine’s 2nd District πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden declares victory in Maine's 2nd District, but a potential recount looms πŸ› Maine Public

Winner of Maine's CD2 race still being determined πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Angus King wins 3rd term that will make him Maine’s oldest-ever senator πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Angus King claims victory in third bid for U.S. Senate πŸ› Maine Public

Sen. King declares victory in crowded race πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Independent US Sen. Angus King leading 3 challengers πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

The 2024 election results and what’s next for Maine πŸ› Maine Beacon

As Trump celebrates national victory, Harris declared winner in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

This is a sign to remove your campaign signs πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Divestment was an inspiring display of unity πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Franklin Street in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Connecticut woman dies after car hits her in Portland πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Pedestrian, 66, dies in Portland crash πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Letter: Protect Sears Island for Maine’s future πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 6th - 12th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Vacation

Close vote on Bar Harbor’s cruise limits may not settle the debate πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Bar Harbor rejects changes to cruise ship passenger limit πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Reports of harassment, intimidation at several Maine polls πŸ› Portland Press Herald


Morning Links - Wednesday November 6, 2024

City

Portland imposes a temporary moratorium on new hotel projects πŸ› Maine Public

Climate Emergency

Jump in EV sales drains Maine incentives fund πŸ› Maine Public

Elections

High turnout leads to slow reporting of results in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Long lines, lockdown all part of β€˜important’ day at South Portland polling place πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Small Maine town may have violated state law by asking voters for ID πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine poised for record turnout during Tuesday’s presidential election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

After all the talk, Election Day voting is going mostly smoothly πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine voters take advantage of free bus rides on Election Day - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine's absentee voting levels for 2024 second highest since 2008 - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Voting machine in Readfield stops working minutes after polls open - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Exclusive 'I voted' stickers given to people who cast ballots in Westbrook - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Voting machine in Maine town stops working twice on Election Day - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Environment

How the Forest Society of Maine Became One of the Nation’s Largest Land Trusts πŸ› Down East

Groundbreaking eelgrass pilot restoration takes root in Casco Bay πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Nov 13: If the Planet Could Speak: How Our Health and the Planet’s Intertwine πŸ› Friends of Casco Bay

Opinion: Royal River dam removal is long overdue πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Letter: A positive step on quarry concerns πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub in Freeport to close after 30-year run πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Drydock Tavern has been fenced off for renovations πŸ› Reddit

Guns

Gun control advocates collect petition signatures at Maine polling places - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Health Care

Letter: Government shouldn’t get to make decisions about abortion πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Housing

Old Orchard Beach passes Maine’s first rentcontrol law for mobile homes πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Justice

Suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting pleads not guilty πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Westbrook man sentenced for role in bank robbery near Maine Mall πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Descent is tricky after a steep climb on your bike πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

1 Hour before sunrise at Nubble yesterday! πŸ› Reddit

Maine kicks ass πŸ› Reddit

Back Cove, Portland, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Police

Maine hit by rash of 'swatting' calls targeting high schools on Election Day πŸ› Maine Public

Hoax threats send multiple Maine schools into lockdown on Election Day πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Secretary of State said school shooting hoax sought to deter voting πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Reports of active shooter situations at Maine schools on Election Day not credible, police say πŸ› New England Cable News

'Not credible': Maine schools targeted by swatting calls on Election Day πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Noble High School among Maine schools targeted by swatting calls - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine schools target of swatting calls on Election Day; police say there's no threat - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Multiple Maine schools targeted by 'swatting' calls πŸ› WGME

SoPo High and Community Center on Lock Down πŸ› Reddit

PSA: Hoax Calls Alert πŸ› Reddit

Armored vechiles? πŸ› Reddit

Deering highschool lockdown? πŸ› Reddit

What is happening at Noble HS? πŸ› Reddit

Sanford/Noble what is currently happening? πŸ› Reddit

MSP reporting multiple swatting calls at schools in Maine and throughout the country. πŸ› Reddit

Maine High Schools Targeted Again for Gun Violence Hoaxes πŸ› Reddit

Rumford residents told to shelter in place; possible active shooter sought πŸ› Portland Press Herald

BREAKING NEWS: Rumford police issue shelter-in-place for 'emergency in progress' - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

UPDATE: NEWS CENTER Maine is in Rumford where there is a shelter-in-place - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Suspect in custody after Rumford shooting incident, shelter-in-place - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Politics

Results slowly trickle in for Portland City Council and school board races πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Answers to Portland’s referendum questions begin to emerge πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Republican loses reelection bid after domestic violence allegations πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainers vote to reform campaign finance, open path for Supreme Court to weigh in πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine voters overwhelmingly pass election spending limits πŸ› Maine Public

Mainers overwhelmingly pass campaignfinance reform that may never become law πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Early vote counts signal trouble for Maine flag referendum πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The entire Maine Legislature was on the ballot. Here’s how that turned out. πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Chellie Pingree wins reelection in 1st Congressional District πŸ› Maine Public

Chellie Pingree cruises to reelection in Maine’s 1st District πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Pingree proves victorious for another term representing Maine’s 1st District πŸ› Maine Morning Star

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory in 1st District race πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Pingree declares victory in Maine's 1st Congressional District race - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Election 2024: Rep. Pingree thanks her supporters in CD1 - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Election 2024: Rep. Chellie Pingree speaks 1-on-1 with NEWS CENTER Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Winner of Maine’s 2nd District race still being determined πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Jared Golden, Austin Theriault settle in for long wait in Maine's 2nd District race πŸ› Maine Public

All eyes on Maine’s 2nd District race for Congress πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Candidates wait for every vote to be counted in Maine’s too-close-to-call 2nd District race πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Check out who donated to Jared Golden and Austin Theriault πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

2024 Election: Jared Golden's campaign gives statement after polls close - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Election 2024: Austin Theriault speaks to the crowd at his election headquarters - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

With King ahead, ranked-choice race for Maine’s US Senate seat not yet called πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Sen. Angus King expected to win reelection, but final result still unclear πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Angus King leading 3 challengers for US Senate seat πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Election 2024: Sen. King speaks at his watch party in Brunswick - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Senator Angus King addresses his followers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Election 2024: Sen. Angus King addresses supporters at his watch party in Brunswick - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Election 2024: Demi Kouzounas speaks to NEWS CENTER Maine after polls close - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Kamala Harris wins Maine’s heavily Democratic 1st District πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Harris and Trump split Maine’s congressional districts πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Donald Trump wins Maine’s 2nd District for the 3rd straight election πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Kamala Harris wins Maine by small margin over Donald Trump πŸ› Bangor Daily News

These Maine municipalities voted for the winning president the past 3 elections πŸ› Bangor Daily News

See how your Maine community voted in the past 3 presidential elections πŸ› Bangor Daily News

These 4 races could decide big things in the Maine Legislature πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Follow the results of Maine’s statewide referendums πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls πŸ› Bangor Daily News

In an election rooted in fear, Mainers anxiously await the results πŸ› Bangor Daily News

A plea for peace and patience πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Dion disappoints with apology for divestment support πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Ceasefire πŸ› Reddit

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: November 8th – 11th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Transportation

Letter: Maine will have a bumpy road without strong infrastructure πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Bar Harbor voters reject looser cruise ship limits πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Voter Suppression

Voter ID petition πŸ› Reddit

Why was I asked to show my state ID to vote today? πŸ› Reddit

Maine secretary of state’s office is investigating election workers in Linneus asking voters to show identification before casting a ballot in violation of Maine law. πŸ› Reddit


Morning Links - Tuesday November 5, 2024

Arts

When he couldn’t do comedy, this Maine performer turned to something very different πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

City

Portland Council presses pause on hotel development, but not right away πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council approves six-month moratorium on new hotels - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland to consider temporary moratorium on new hotel projects πŸ› Maine Public

Portland City Council approves ReCode ordinance to reshape zoning laws πŸ› Portland Press Herald

One Big Win for Portland: ReCode Unanimously Passes πŸ› Kate Sykes for District 5

Music οΌ† Arts Festival Proposed for Payson Park πŸ› Portland Old Port

Letter: Signs cause pedestrian peril πŸ› Portland Press Herald

These are the 10 most livable U.S. metrosβ€”6 are in the Midwest πŸ› CNBC

Climate Emergency

New England grid reports greenhouse gas reductions πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: Maine’s energy future demands a clear path for community solar πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Elections

Go vote πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Nearly 4 in 10 Maine voters cast ballots before Election Day πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Bangor will give free trolley rides to the polls Tuesday πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine election officials say they are prepared, confident in voting integrity πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Portland sees long lines on last day of early in-person voting πŸ› WMTW

Letter: Know the rules when it comes to sign removal πŸ› Portland Press Herald

In 2022, Maine had the highest voter turnout in the country - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Research shows dogs can help detect invasive insect species in Maine πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Why you don't need to rake the leaves in your yard this fall πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

After Portland restaurant closures, support group tries to help unemployed service workers πŸ› Maine Public

Gritty McDuff’s closing its Freeport brewpub πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Twenty Years of Dean’s Sweets πŸ› Down East

MFM News: Wiscasset, South Portland, Rockland, Freeport, Cape Elizabeth πŸ› Portland Food Map

Looking for a top-notch Maine cheese? We’ve got suggestions πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Health Care

Opinion: PTSD is omnipresent and devastating πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Portland divided: How tenants, landlords say rent control is reshaping housing market - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Letter: Address the housing crisis in Maine πŸ› Bangor Daily News

UMaine’s β€˜Factory of the Future’ aims to tackle the housing crisis with 3D printing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Labor

We can build a stronger Maine through inclusive employment πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

The hunt went great, until the deer stole his rifle πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Wardens are ready for β€˜lost hunter’ season πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Happy Monday Portland πŸ› Reddit

Dawnland before election πŸ› Reddit

Cell phone shot of Nubble Light! πŸ› Reddit

Sunrise at Bar Harbor Airport πŸ› Reddit

One of Maine’s only known limestone caves! πŸ› Reddit

Our nosey neighbor left us a present on the lawn :( πŸ› Reddit

Police

State investigates reports of people illegally offering to drop off absentee ballots in Gardiner, Bangor πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Live updates: Election Day begins in Maine, with votes on the presidency, Congress and a new state flag πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Live Coverage: It’s Election Day. Here’s what every Mainer needs to know. πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine and the nation head to the polls as Election Day finally arrives πŸ› Maine Public

Election Day 2024 πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Information on local candidates and issues. πŸ› Reddit

Portland, Maine voters will reconsider hazard pay rules at the polls - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland Mayor Mark Dion discusses city's hazard pay and his tenure so far - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Why are so few Mainers running for local office? πŸ› Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Voters to weigh in on proposal to cap rent increases at Old Orchard Beach mobile home parks - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine voters to decide on new state flag design πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Should the Maine state flag be changed? - YouTube - WMTW-TV

5 swing towns that could predict Maine’s biggest elections πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Who donated to Jared Golden and Austin Theriault? πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Maine Senate candidates make final push ahead of Tuesday's election - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Social Security, caregiving top issues for older Maine voters πŸ› Maine Beacon

Maine lawmakers discuss election expectations - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Republicans, Democrats clash for control of state legislature - YouTube - CBS 13 News

What to expect for Maine's 2nd Congressional District race - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Tight Congressional race in Maine's 2nd District could decide balance of power in US House - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Cost of living, abortion, health care and climate bringing Mainers to the polls πŸ› Maine Beacon

Maine college students say social issues, cost of living are pushing them to vote this year πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Voters to decide key election races, new protections in place for Maine poll workers - YouTube - CBS 13 News

The saga of one big political sign in northern Maine πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Opinion: Fascism is on the ballot πŸ› Maine Beacon

I can’t wait until Election Day is over β€” no more political ads, no more robo-calls πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine attorney general joins 50 others in calling for peace after election results πŸ› Maine Morning Star

How much do Maine people trust their government? πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Portland church to opens its doors as sanctuary away from Election Day chaos πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

Yarmouth ambulance crew helps stop wrong-way driver on I-295 in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Driver transported to hospital after driving wrong way on I-295 πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sports

Portland Sea Dogs tickets now on sale for 2025 season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

State

Defense Department briefs families of military members who were POW's or MIA on recovery efforts πŸ› Maine Public

Things to Do

Ernest Cole: Lost and Found πŸ› SPACE

The Simon οΌ† Garfunkel Story - Portland πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Vacationland

Opinion: Why Maine’s lingering hostility toward outsiders? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Fall foliage in Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Watch drone video of the vibrant colors Maine experienced this fall - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Yard South

Developers withdraw from massive South Portland housing project πŸ› Maine Public

Yard South developer withdraws controversial plan in South Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald


Morning Links - Monday November 4, 2024

City

Letter: Portland rezone hearing should wait until after election πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

First Parish Church to Operate as Low-Barrier Warming Shelter Again This Winter πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Portland families saddened by closure of Boys and Girls Club programs πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine Board of Environmental Protection wrestles with fees for solar, wind impacts πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Elections

Here’s what to expect in Maine on Election Day πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Final day for early in-person voting in Maine leads to long lines πŸ› WMTW

Food and Drink

This falafel wrap from Mr. Chickpea has a lot of pluses πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Thanksgiving pre-order recommendations? (Just rolls and pies) πŸ› Reddit

Guns

Opinion: Why we need red flag laws in all states πŸ› Portland Press Herald

History

Clippings. The American Architect οΌ† Building News and the Jekyll Island Club House πŸ› Portland House Stories

Housing

Even in rural Maine, it’s getting hard to find truly affordable homes πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Sunday Photos: November 3, 2024 πŸ› Daily Bulldog

ATV on a car? I raise you a Dingy! πŸ› Reddit

Old Orchard Beach Splash πŸ› Reddit

Bass Harbor Lighthouse. But facing the opposite direction. I love Maine. (RAW image.) πŸ› Reddit

Fall colors from the top of Cadillac Mountain. πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Maine 2024 ballot questions: Here's what voters will decide on πŸ› WMTW

Gov. Mills skirts flag question, endorses 3 bond proposals πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Senate candidates make final push ahead of Tuesday's election πŸ› WGME

Maine Senate candidates share views on abortion, economy on debate stage πŸ› WGME

Mainers are voting for a β€˜better America’ but disagree on who best to lead them there πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Letter: Zionism is a dead end for all involved πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Mariners beat Royals to snap three-game skid πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Red Claws tightening grip on City-owned Expo with lease amendments? πŸ› Reddit

Things to Do

Arts Calendar: Nov. 1-8 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Blackberry Smoke and Greensky Bluegrass in February πŸ› Portland Press Herald

β€˜Angels in America Part 2,’ comic David Cross, Cranksgiving bike ride πŸ› Portland Press Herald

When you can go to the Portland Museum of Art for free πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Attend a dance performance by Kayla Farrish on Dec. 5 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

A Sephardic Program of Film, Music, Food…And Fun πŸ› Maine Public

Mozart Requiem Renewal (Portland Performance) πŸ› Maine Public

Shop for the holidays early at Maine Made Crafts fair πŸ› WMTW

(FREE Show - Sunday 11/10!!) Improv-A-Ganza! A "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Style Comedy Show! πŸ› Reddit

Transportation

Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here ... πŸ› Maine Public

Vacationland

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