Morning Links - Friday October 25, 2024

Friday, October 25, 2024

Arts

Hip Hop Bee 🏛 Reddit

Ben Cosgrove performs his music on 207 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Nice little moose 🏛 Reddit

Business

Here's how Maine is poised to be a major player in aerospace industry - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Brunswick-based Aerospace company one step further to a space launch - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Indoor pickleball facility coming to Westbrook 🏛 WGME

Climate Emergency

Why communities, not rich corporations, should own wind power 🏛 Maine Beacon

Education

'Make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed': Maine community colleges see record spike in enrollment 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

State warns people not to eat PFAS-contaminated wildlife in 2 more areas 🏛 Bangor Daily News

State warns against eating meat from deer, wild turkeys in Unity area 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Do-not-eat advisories issued for deer and wild turkeys harvested in Unity due to PFAS 🏛 Maine Public

U.S. EPA issues new rules on lead dust 🏛 Maine Public

Gray's boil water advisory extended through Tuesday, officials say 🏛 WGME

Food and Drink

Lay Day Roasters 🏛 Portland Food Map

Golden Fork Awards 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine Food and Dining News: Greene, Saco, Lisbon Falls, Scarborough, South Paris, Biddeford, Belfast, Rockport, Fairfield 🏛 Portland Food Map

This Historic Colonial-Style House In Maine Hides The Most Unusual McDonald’s In America 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

The Crab Roll At This Homey Restaurant In Maine Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

Feast On A One-Of-A-Kind Eggs Benedict At This Charming Restaurant In Maine 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

The Maine Bagel closing next month after nearly 20 years in business - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Gorham

Opinion: Gorham taxpayers are feeling the pinch 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Health Care

More than 1,500 Mainers will have their medical debt canceled thanks to nonprofit donation 🏛 Maine Morning Star

More than 1,500 Mainers will get relief from $1.8 million in medical debts 🏛 Portland Press Herald

More than 1,500 Mainers to see their medical debt wiped out 🏛 Maine Public

Opinion: Stop Medicare cuts that limit home health access across Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

History

From 1979 to 2011: A look at Portland's most memorable October snowstorms 🏛 WGME

Throwback Thursday Photo: Longfellow Square 1958 ＆ 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Portland leaders discuss new locations for affordable housing 🏛 WGME

Developers race to address Maine's housing crisis as prices continue to soar 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Old Orchard Beach set to vote on mobile home park rent ... 🏛 Saco Bay News

Justice

Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice violated ethical code, committee says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

Report: post-inflation wages for Mainers up over the last 4 years 🏛 Maine Public

Mainers can now verify unemployment claims at many post office locations across the state - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston tragedy 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston lawmakers reflect on ‘enormous responsibility’ to public safety one year after shooting 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Sorrow, gratitude and anger remain 1 year after Lewiston mass shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Progress made on mental health and gun safety, but much work remains a year after Lewiston shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Life After Artie: How one shooting victim’s family has dealt with unimaginable loss 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Breakdown: Turning anguish into action — Podcast Episode 1: Did we really survive this? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Episode 1: Did we really survive this? 🏛 Maine Public

Lifelong friends charged Lewiston shooter, saving lives in their final moments 🏛 New England Cable News

Lewiston gathers to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the Maine city 🏛 New England Cable News

Remembering Lewiston: Live updates as Maine city marks 1-year since deadly mass shooting 🏛 New England Cable News

Lewiston shooting survivor reflects on grief and loss, one year after tragedy 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

One year after tragedy, letters to Lewiston still touch the heart 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lewiston gathering to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the community 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

8 Investigates: Special report on Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Father of Lewiston shooting victim reflects on tragedy one year later - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Lewiston tragedy highlights communication barriers for Maine's deaf community - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Extended Interview: Lewiston shooting victim's fiancée, sister reflect on love and loss - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston mass shooting aftermath sees spike in demand for mental health services - YouTube

'It's a beautiful thing': Sliders honors Lewiston shooting victims with cornhole tradition - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Focus on the love': Lewiston shooting victim's fiancée, sister reflect on love and loss - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'We've made it': Lewiston shooting survivor recounts horrific night, vows to reclaim date - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Grieving and healing: Maxx Hathaway's family copes with loss a year after Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'Battle through this': Lewiston survivor returns to coaching amid ongoing recovery - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Do Mainers feel safe 1 year after Lewiston mass shooting? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

A game for Lewiston: Team unites community one year after tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Central Maine Medical Center reflects on response to Lewiston mass shooting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Following the funds: Where did donations go after Lewiston mass shooting? - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston Strong continues to inspire unity and healing 1 year after tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Lewiston Tragedy: One Year Later - YouTube - Maine Public

Photogprahpy

Nice little grind 🏛 Reddit

Aerial view of Western Prom 🏛 Reddit

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 🏛 Sanford Springvale News

A Tale of Two Cities 🏛 Reddit

Androscoggin River and Bernard Lown Bridge 🏛 Reddit

Spent a few days in Portland 🏛 Reddit

Beautiful Maine 🏛 Reddit

Sunset in Corinth 🏛 Reddit

New roommate. We will not be asking for rent. 🏛 Reddit

Politics

City council at large 🏛 Reddit

Homeless Voices for Justice hosts 2024 Candidate Forums 🏛 Preble Street

Letter: Trail bond shouldn’t support motorized uses 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Approving trails bond will help Maine’s youth reconnect with nature 🏛 Portland Press Herald

In Maine's CD1 race, Ethan Alcorn harnesses unconventional approach - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Unenrolled write-in candidate injects Israel-Gaza War into Maine’s CD2 race 🏛 Maine Morning Star

After Lewiston shooting, Maine’s congressional candidates have varied support for gun reforms 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Let’s Connect – Maine State Senate Candidates 🏛 WMPG

Millions of Americans flock to early voting, in person and via mail 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Letter: Grid modernization is crucial to our future 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vote to protect reproductive rights 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine faces continued problem of campaign sign thefts and vandalism 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'I can't stand the other side:' Maine communities split as Election Day draws near 🏛 WGME

Public Safety

More cannabis recalled for yeast, mold, bacterial contamination 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

2025 Sea Dogs tickets go on sale November 2nd 🏛 Minor League Baseball

Things to Do

Check out these upcoming concerts happening in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Salt Institute Storytelling (Part I) 🏛 SPACE

Salt Institute Storytelling (Part II) 🏛 SPACE

“DON'T WORRY BE FLUFFY” with COMEDIAN GABRIEL “ ... 🏛 Visit Portland

Unhoused

Two years of impact at the Elena’s Way Wellness Shelter 🏛 Preble Street

Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME 🏛 Preble Street

Ending Veteran homelessness in Maine 🏛 Preble Street

Afternoon Links - Thursday October 24, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Arts

As ‘Hangdog’ hits streaming services, its director talks upsides of filming in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

“Sometimes You Bring Me Flowers” at The Willard Gallery 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Portland Ballet finds fresh blood on campus for ‘Dracula’ adaptation 🏛 University of Southern Maine

Portland Ballet brings 'Dracula' to life this Halloween season - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Aurora

Aurora at Spring Point Ledge Light 🏛 Reddit

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Psychic medium discovers skeletal remains behind closed bowling alley in Jay - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Business

Maine Defense Industry Alliance names its first program ... 🏛 Mainebiz

The aerospace industry is growing in Maine, which creates new demand - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine holds second space conference celebrating state's role in exploration - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Food Businesses 🏛 Maine Public

City

What That Massive Building on the Portland, Maine, Waterfront is 🏛 WCYY

Climate Emergency

Maine to receive $40.5 million to respond to climate change effects 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Without fast EV adoption, Maine must get creative to meet emissions goals 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland's fall proves warmer and drier than usual, with ongoing drought conditions - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Community

Sixth annual Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 'Shelter Sleep-In PJ Paw-ty' 2024 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

Two liberal arts colleges in Maine see little change in diversity after end of affirmative action 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

1 in 4 Maine voters have requested absentee ballots 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine election officials expect a smooth vote but are still 'preparing for every potential scenario' 🏛 Maine Public

How ranked-choice voting works in states like Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Environment

Hunters, take note: 'Do Not Eat' advisory issued in parts of Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

Dine Out Maine: Lil Chippy in Portland is small but mighty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Anania’s owners retiring, closing Congress Street deli 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Congress Street Anania’s Closing in December 🏛 Portland Food Map

Maine Bagel in Scarborough to close after nearly 2 decades 🏛 Bangor Daily News

This Charming Restaurant In Maine Has The Best Eggs Benedict In The State 🏛 Family Destinations Guide

Opinion: Our favorite local spots deserve our support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

After the Lewiston shooting, some survivors oppose gun restrictions more than ever 🏛 Bangor Daily News

History

Opinion: Remembering the Mainers killed in WWII ‘friendly fire’ sinking 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

After 3 years, retailers finally open on ground floor of South Portland affordable housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

How to apply for Maine’s new evictionprevention program 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine home sales, prices jumped again in September 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

State of Working Maine 2024: Gains and Gaps in a Strong Economy 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Mary Kate 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Kevin 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Lori 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

In the words of workers: Rebekah 🏛 Maine Center for Economic Policy

Report finds Maine’s labor market strong, but households still struggle to meet basic costs 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Reflecting on a year of grieving, healing and hope 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Lewiston counseling center helps community navigate grief from mass shooting 🏛 Maine Public

A year after the Lewiston mass shooting, six portraits of grief 🏛 Maine Public

Still ‘Lewiston Strong’ and still healing one year after shooting 🏛 Bangor Daily News

‘Mixed emotions:' Businesses targeted in Lewiston mass shooting move forward 🏛 New England Cable News

A year after Maine mass shooting, gunman's family wants action on brain injury research in military 🏛 New England Cable News

Lewiston counseling center helps community navigate grief from mass shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A year after the Lewiston mass shooting, six portraits of grief 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston: What Went Wrong? 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 1: Yellow Flag Law - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Chapter 2: Army Orders - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'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

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Mike Sauschuck - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Susan Collins - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Angus King - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Travis Brennan and Ben Gideon - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with David Trahan - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Nacole Palmer - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended Interview with Aaron Skolfield - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'Lewiston: What Went Wrong?' — Extended excerpt with Joel Merry - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

'I think of him every day of the week:' Father reflects on losing son in Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

'We can only get better:' Maine's yellow flag law sees spike in use since Lewiston tragedy - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Outdoors

5 Maine hikes to tackle before fall foliage disappears 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine hunters go to extreme lengths to stop people from stealing their trail cameras 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Portland, Maine | Photo of the Day 🏛 Noozhawk

North Deering 🏛 Reddit

Yup 🏛 Reddit

Eastern Cemetery 🏛 Reddit

Nice little tree 🏛 Reddit

Wolfe’s Neck area, Freeport, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Ok... So maybe the foliage pervs are onto something 🏛 Reddit

Blue Hill, dusk. 🏛 Reddit

Cool foggy fall morning in Maine 🏛 Reddit

The Red Barrens 🏛 Reddit

Solar eclipse totality from Abol Bridge in April 🏛 Reddit

Katahdin, Last Friday. 🏛 Reddit

Staghorn Sumac 🏛 Reddit

MDI 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Mazer the leader we need on Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

A Huge Opportunity for Maine Trails on the Ballot this November 🏛 Maine Audubon

Why are Mainers voting on a new state flag? 🏛 Maine Public

Maine’s flag is unique and attractive, unlike the pine tree flag 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Seeking a ninth term in Congress, Chellie Pingree says she isn't taking anything for granted 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Jared Golden has the right bipartisan credentials for Maine’s 2nd District 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Rep. Golden has demonstrated the character Mainers need 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter to the Editor: In support of Jared Golden 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Maine’s congressional candidates split on inclusive education, LGBTQ+ rights in schools 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Independent Jason Cherry seeks to unseat incumbent Sen. Angus King 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's Angus King is up for reelection - YouTube - Maine Public

Senator Angus King campaigns for third term in office - YouTube - CBS 13 News

More than a third of Mainers are not confident their votes will be counted accurately 🏛 Bangor Daily News

More than 1/3 of Mainers don’t feel confident about integrity of presidential election, report says 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Opinion: How your local ballot can shape state policy 🏛 Maine Beacon

Your Maine election questions answered on Reddit by BDN’s political editor 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine could crack down on illegal secret political donations 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Here's what to expect in Maine on Election Day 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mayor of Portland, Maine, apologizes for backing Israel divestment measure 🏛 Times of Israel

Public Safety

Portland city officials work to raise awareness about lead poisoning - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Scarborough

Scarborough voters to decide on $1 million bond for police cameras - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Science

Breakthrough technology from the Jackson Laboratory could treat Alzheimers, other diseases 🏛 Maine Public

Sports

Aiden Lamson: Maine’s first Magic World Championship contender 🏛 University of Maine

Maine Mariners start new season with new owner - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Thriller Throwdown 2024 Coming to Portland, Maine on October 25 🏛 WJBQ

Bella, An Immigrant’s Tale” Returns to Saco River Theatre 🏛 Maine Art Scene

Vervain with Ruby Nienna and Haven's Den 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

Celebrate Halloween at Bayview Heights on Munjoy Hill; October 31 Late Afternoon 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Allagash Fall Fest runs through Halloween - YouTube - CBS 13 News

OgunquitFest packs the weekend with classic cars, crafts, and Halloween fun - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Wednesday October 23, 2024

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Arts

Portland Press Herald: How these up-and-coming Maine artists helped a curator learn about his new home 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

Portland Press Herald: Meet the 14 emerging Maine artists in the Portland Museum of Art’s ‘As We Are’ 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

News Center Maine: 'As We Are': New exhibit now open at Portland Museum of Art 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

WGME: Art for all 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

Business

Portland Gets Maine's First Warby Parker Eyeware Store 🏛 WJBQ

Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules delayed as species shows decline in babies 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules has been delayed: Here's why - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Maine fishing nonprofits awarded federal funds to develop future of the industry 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

City

Neighbors push back on affordable housing plan in Portland’s Nason’s Corner 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland leaders discuss new locations for affordable ... 🏛 WGME

Portland will launch needle buyback pilot using opioid settlement funds 🏛 Maine Public

Portland City Council nixes mayor's needle exchange plan ... 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Portland City Council approves funding for Kiwanis pool renovations 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Reforest the City 🏛 West End Neighborhood Association

Climate Emergency

Towns across the state hit record temperatures 🏛 Maine Public

Multiple Maine communities see record-high temps on Oct. ... 🏛 WMTW

Working waterfronts discuss storm recovery progress with Maine state legislators 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Recovery efforts still underway after devastating coastal winter storms - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Recovery still underway for working waterfronts hit by severe storms - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Maine leaders meet with waterfront business owners affected by ... 🏛 WGME

Maine receives $65M to upgrade electrical grid 🏛 WGME

Opinion: Vote with our changing climate as a priority 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

1 in 4 Maine voters have requested absentee ballots 🏛 Maine Public

Local clerks seeing 'busy' early voting turnout two weeks from Election Day 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine's top election official warns of potential postal delays 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Mainers worried mail delays could affect ballot deliveries 🏛 WGME

Education

Portland school board, ed tech union agree to new contract 🏛 Maine Public

Environment

Portland firefighters are phasing out foam containing PFAS 🏛 Bangor Daily News

PFAS-free firefighting foam coming to Portland International Jetport 🏛 Portland Press Herald

More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Scientist warns that increased shipping could turn Casco Bay into ‘bioinvasion hotspot’ 🏛 Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

2023 was a better year for right whales, but 2024 offers a 'sobering' outlook 🏛 Maine Public

Endangered right whale population grows 4%, experts say 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Lack of rain in Maine continues: Here's the updated drought monitor 🏛 WGME

Gray Water District lifts boil water order 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gray's boil water order lifted 🏛 WGME

Boil water order lifted in Gray 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Food and Drink

What Maine restaurant closures tell us about economic pessimism 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Flask Lounge: They Saved the Best for Last – Featured on Rent’s Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Portland, ME 🏛 Flask

Harvest on the Harbor celebrated Maine's food scene - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Guns

As the Supreme Court considers federal ghost gun rules, legal experts say Maine should get on board 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

An out-of-state corporate landlord bought their mobile home park. Now, these Old Orchard Beach residents are fighting back 🏛 Maine Beacon

Labor

Maine unemployment rate remains low for fourth straight month 🏛 Maine Public

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Watch ‘Breakdown: Turning anguish into action,’ a discussion on Maine’s deadliest shooting 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

Beyond Acadia: Exploring Maine's Lesser-Known Autumn ... 🏛 Only in Your State

Photography

Waning Gibbous Moon over Back Cove, Portland, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Got turkeys up on the hill. 🏛 Reddit

A Beautiful City 🏛 Reddit

Evening, folks. Tonight we're just gonna sit and listen to the sound of absolutely nothing. 🏛 Reddit

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan Atlas Tonight 🏛 Reddit

Hallowell 🏛 Reddit

Bah Hahbuh 🏛 Reddit

Police

8 Investigates: What is the Maine Threat Assessment Group that Maine State Police claims to partn... - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Portland voters to decide on whether to change city's hazard pay ... 🏛 WGME

Growing bipartisan support for Maine initiative to get dark money out of politics 🏛 Maine Morning Star

In the Arena: Analyzing all of Maine's 2024 ballot questions 🏛 WMTW

Maine’s Senate debates are next week, but 165,000 voters already cast their ballot 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Chellie Pingree remains the best choice in CD 1 race 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Why everyone's watching Maine's 2nd District race - YouTube - Maine Public

Washington needs an overhaul. It begins with a new US senator. 🏛 Bangor Daily News

None of Maine’s congressional candidates said they support broad student debt forgiveness 🏛 Maine Morning Star

The 207 interview: Angus King 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Independent Jason Cherry seeks to unseat incumbent Sen. Angus King - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Democrat David Costello shares his goals if elected to US Senate 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Opinion: Democrat or Republican, the ultimate winner of 2024 must be manufacturing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Spate of stolen campaign signs reported across central Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

What to expect in Maine on Election Day 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland mayor apologizes to Jewish community for city’s divestment vote 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Mayor of Portland, Maine, says he regrets voting to divest ... 🏛 Jewish Telegraphic Agency

I'm the political editor for the Bangor Daily News. It's 2 weeks until Election Day in Maine. Ask me anything. 🏛 Reddit

Public Safety

More frozen waffles sold at Hannaford recalled over listeria contamination 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Scarborough

Letter: Vote to protect Scarborough’s lands 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Feds turn down $456 million grant proposal for Maine wind port 🏛 Maine Public

Feds deny Maine’s request for $456Mto help build offshore wind port 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Feds reject Maine’s request for $456 million to build proposed wind port at Sears Island 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Travis Lazarczyk: Portland is a minor league city, in all the best ways 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Michael Carbonaro - State Theatre, Portland Maine 🏛 State Theatre

"Veil / a fine thread of sanity" Gallery Opening 🏛 Mayo Street Arts

The Live Music Guide: October 23rd – 29th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Maine Things To Do: Spooky Party at the YMCA, Bean Supper 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

WMPG to broadcast USM Department of Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz Radio Play – Saturday 10/26/24@7pm 🏛 WMPG

A Haunting On Mayo Street — Friday and Saturday only! 🎃🪄 🏛 Reddit

Is there anything going on in Maine for Halloween for adults that doesn’t involve alcohol? 🏛 Reddit

Tribal Sovereignty

Legislative scorecard is building sovereignty through education and awareness 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Top Things to Do in Portland, Maine: Eat, Shop, Explore 🏛 Polyphagic Abby

Maine brewery ferments beer inside Charlie Lopresti's record-breaking ... 🏛 WGME

Morning Links - Tuesday October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Arts

Maine musician is making a living on his own terms 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Bears, Sharks, and Zombies

Westbrook psychic finds skeletal remains of male body in Jay 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Business

Federal defense spending rises in Maine, topping $4 billion in fiscal year 2023 🏛 Maine Public

Regulators delay lobster size limits for six months 🏛 Maine Public

Regulators delay increase in minimum lobster size till July 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Portland City Council shoots down mayor’s proposal to scale back needle exchange 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council votes against changes to needle exchange program - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Climate Emergency

Blue-sky flooding in the Old Port is a preview of the future 🏛 Maine Public

What 'stressed' oysters can teach us about Maine's coastal climate health 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Community

Neighbors Meet Neighbors at Block Party at Munjoy South Park Yesterday 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Education

Portland school district to spend $500,000 to resolve payroll problems 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland school board approves new three-year contract with ed techs - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Ed Tech Contract Approved! 🏛 Portland Public Schools

New Computer Science and Business degree launching in spring 2025 🏛 University of Maine

Maine’s community colleges see record fall enrollment 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Elections

An Update from the City Clerk’s Office at Portland City Hall 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Maine secretary of state urges absentee voters to plan for possible mail delays 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

The futures of right whales and lobstermen are entangled. Could high-tech gear help save them both? 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Food and Drink

Recent Portland restaurant closures signal need for new business model 🏛 Maine Public

Multiple Portland restaurants shut their doors this past weekend, and more could follow 🏛 WGME

Housing

Maine Eviction Prevention Pilot Program opens Monday to prevent renters from losing housing 🏛 Maine Public

New eviction prevention program offers hope for struggling Maine renters 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

Portland man facing charges for criminal threatening with gun 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Photography

Fall Ride to Work - Maine - Leaf Peepers Dream - YouTube - Dad Does

Jasper Beach 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Does anyone know what this is all about? 🏛 Reddit

Opinion: With all eyes on Washington, don’t forget about Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why changing Maine’s stateflag wouldn’t cost much 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine’s current flag is just fine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Why Maine is voting on a new state flag - YouTube - Maine Public

Analyzing all referendum questions on Maine's 2024 ballot - YouTube - WMTW-TV

With Trump tax cuts set to expire, CD1 candidates outline alternative proposals 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Why Rep. Chellie Pingree believes she deserves another term in office - YouTube - CBS 13 News

The 207 interview: Maine Congressman Jared Golden 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Candidates for Maine’s 2nd District diverge on economic policy, including taxing the wealthy 🏛 Maine Morning Star

With the economy top of mind for voters, here’s where Maine’s US Senate candidates stand 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Here are 65 candidates who aren’t afraid to stand up for Maine values 🏛 Maine Beacon

These are the most expensive races for the Maine House and Senate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Gwen Walz cancels campaign trip to Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Gwen Walz cancels campaign trip to Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Homeless Voices for Justice publishes 2024 Voting Guide 🏛 Preble Street

Maine Public's Your Vote 2024 guide to the general election 🏛 Maine Public

Portland Mayor Mark Dion says he regrets voting to divest from companies doing business in Israel 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland mayor backtracks on vote for city to divest from companies doing business with Israel - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Do your groceries need to be tossed out? What we know about the listeria recalls in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

A bunch of Mainers, the love of four teams and the memory of a Valentine’s Day Bandit push Portland, Maine, to No. 1SBJ 🏛 Sports Business Journal

Things to Do

Nov 18: Full Moon Dip with Two Maine Mermaids 🏛 Friends of Casco Bay

Transportation

Opinion: Repair of roads, bridges must remain a priority for Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Voter Suppression

Investigation by conservative group claims non-citizens may have voted in Maine 🏛 WGME

Maine House Republican leader seeks investigation into voter fraud claims - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Morning Links - Monday October 21, 2024

Monday, October 21, 2024

Arts

Brains, heart, courage: New ‘Wizard of Oz’ radio play has it all 🏛 University of Southern Maine

City

Portland City Council to vote on diverging proposals to address needle litter 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland’s delayed Back Cove stormwater project to wrap up by next summer 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Letter: Climate change contributors in plain sight in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Community

Curious gathering at sopo furniture store this morning? 🏛 Reddit

Food and Drink

Get a discount on skewers and drinks during Boda’s happy hour 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Finestkind’s chicken-and-biscuit sandwich beats the South at its own game 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The Weekly Food Report: Latest in Portland's Culinary Scene 🏛 Portland Old Port

History

Throwback photo: Elton John performing in Portland in 1993 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Lewiston will mark 1 year since mass shooting with event Friday at The Colisee 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Outdoors

8 evergreen Maine trails that are lovely year round 🏛 Bangor Daily News

My Maine This Week: Crawford Pond by David Preston 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Photography

My first time in Maine 🏛 Reddit

Took a photo walk around the peninsula today. 🏛 Reddit

It was a good day. A couple pics from being out and about all day. 🏛 Reddit

Back Bay this morning 🏛 Reddit

Atlas comet, from Portland 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos: October 20th, 2024 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Katahdin, snow capped with fall foliage 🏛 Reddit

Pics＞Political Ads 🏛 Reddit

Scene in my drive from Rockland to NE Harbor 🏛 Reddit

Brunswick/ Topsham, Androscoggin River 🏛 Reddit

Just the woods 🏛 Reddit

Amphitheater Valley, Acadia. 🏛 Reddit

Pine Grove Cemetery in Brunswick today! 🏛 Reddit

Golden hour 🏛 Reddit

Portland Head Light Hunters Moon 🏛 Reddit

Moon rise over Haley Pond, Rangeley, Maine 10/20/24 🏛 Reddit

Kettle Cove 🏛 Reddit

The Maine Woods 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Vote for Viola for Portland City Council 🏛 Portland Press Herald

$30 million for Maine trails?! - YouTube - Maine Public

Golden argues US should impose more tariffs. Here’s where other congressional candidates stand. 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Jared Golden is wrong on guns 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Total Maine Oct. 20, 2024: The race for Maine's Second Congressional District - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Letter: Sen. King is a true friend to fishermen 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Meet the people boosting voter participation among young Mainers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Letter: Communication issues plague offshore wind project 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Things to Do

Tickets on sale for Drive-By Truckers on Jan. 31, Faye Webster on Feb. 28 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Stuff your stocking now with tickets to Fairytale of New York: The Ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas Concert 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Twisted Pine plays at Oxbow, Radiohead Night comes to PHOM 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Get your costume, quick! There’s a whole week of Halloween events happening 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Prefer your horror films with some company? Here are 8 scary movies playing on local screens 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Harvest on the Harbor, Lost Valley Fall Festival and Girls Gotta Eat on tour 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Jimmy Drinks World presents: Pop Punk Drag with Cherry Lemonade ＆ Bunny Wonderland 🏛 SPACE

Maine Roller Derby’s Benefit Bout will support Queerly ME ＆ Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter 🏛 Maine Roller Derby