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Morning Links - Wednesday November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Arts

Connor Garvey joining songwriters from around the country in Portland πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

New educational show for toddlers filmed in South Portland πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Maine’s Plan to Build a Sustainable Space Industry πŸ› Payload

Hannaford website and to-go system down due to cybersecurity issue πŸ› Maine Public

Disruptions at Hannaford stores caused by cybersecurity incident πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Maine must act on medical marijuana regulation πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine infrastructure commission delivers interim report πŸ› Maine Public

Commission urges Maine to prepare for next round of severe winter storms πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Attend a talk on how Maine fishery species will cope with warming waters πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Warming seas devastate vital kelp forests in Gulf of Maine πŸ› Boston Globe

City

Concerns remain over proposed development in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland Planning Board to reconsider Munjoy Hill condominium project πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Community

Community Plate nonprofit to host its first fundraising dinner πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening πŸ› Portland Press Herald

UMaine system reports record-high student retention rates πŸ› Maine Public

University of Maine System reports historically high retention rate πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Elections

How to watch the ranked-choice run-off for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins Tuesday for Maine’s 2nd District race πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Want more people to vote? Make election day a national holiday. πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sec. of State says Maine CD2 ranked-choice run-off will take several days πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Ranked choice runoff begins in Maine’s tight 2nd District congressional race πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Environment

Canadian solution to invasive species may be too drastic for Moosehead πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Food and Drink

Portland’s last family-run Italian-American corner store is closing πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Deering Center’s Noble Pizzeria and Barbecue to launch within the week πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Wrap: Noble Pizzeria οΌ† Barbecue launches; Lone Pine teams up with Lord Hobo πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Orange Bike in East Bayside to hold one-year anniversary party πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Food οΌ† Dining News: Bridgton, South Portland, Freeport, Brunswick, Turner πŸ› Portland Food Map

Lone Pine Brewing merging with Massachusetts brewery Lord Hobo πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Mainers can enroll for ACA health plans today πŸ› Maine Beacon

Justice

Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Portland Woman Found Guilty of $1 Million Investment Fraud Scheme πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Portland woman convicted in $1M investment fraud scheme πŸ› Bangor Daily News

LGBTQIA+

Residents call for Winslow councilors to step down in wake of manager’s resignation πŸ› Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Outdoors

What it’s like to spend a day paddling a Revolutionary War site πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Mainers Are Gathering Under the Stars πŸ› Down East

BirdSafe Maine – Fall 2024 Season Recap! πŸ› Maine Audubon

Photography

To the person towing the dump truck up Rt 1 in Brunswick this morning, thanks for the laugh! πŸ› Reddit

Kennebunkport Reflections! πŸ› Reddit

Police

$4K reward for information on deer illegally shot on MDI πŸ› Bangor Daily News

$4,000 reward offered for information about illegal deer killings on Mount Desert Island πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Politics

Maine voters approve $30 million Maine Trails Bond πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Public Safety

Freeport man dies after being struck by train in Portland πŸ› Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Sanford officials say needles are public health crisis, city council considers new rules πŸ› WGME

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 13th – 19th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

The Weekend Guide: November 15th – 17th, 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

DAY WITH(out) ART 2024: Red Reminds Me… πŸ› SPACE

Sweeney Todd πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Joe Gatto πŸ› Merrill Auditorium

Maine Things To Do: Cobblestone Quilters Quilt Market, Holiday Craft Fair, USM Fall Craft Show πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Tribal Sovereignty

Wabanaki Alliance Statement on Biden’s Apology on U.S. Indian Boarding School Policy πŸ› Wabanaki Alliance

Yale to return human remains, artifacts linked to Wabanaki Nations πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Preble Street to assume operations of Bangor’s Hope House Emergency Shelter in winter 2025 πŸ› Preble Street

Voter Suppression

Citizen campaign for voter ID law sets sights on 2025 ballot πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Morning Links - Tuesday November 12, 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Arts

Portland Symphony Orchestra puts spotlight on its talented musicians πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Any Female Rock Groups Based out of Portland? πŸ› Reddit

Business

Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Task force issues recommendations for helping Maine dairy farmers πŸ› Maine Public

Network outage continues to impact Hannaford stores in Maine - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Hannaford working to resolve network issue affecting stores, pharmacy, website - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Hannaford's parent company says cybersecurity issue affected services - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Hannaford is STILL down πŸ› Reddit

Portland-based brewery to merge with Massachusetts brewery - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

City

Portland’s new director of health and human services is finding her footing πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Stinky Danforth πŸ› Reddit

Climate Emergency

Fall foliage expected to peak later and later due to climate change πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Elections

What to know about the ranked-choice tabulation for Maine’s 2nd Congressional race πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Ballot scanning to begin for ranked-choice runoff in Maine's 2nd District πŸ› Maine Public

Ranked-choice voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Winslow repairs sewage line after nearly 150,000 gallons leaks into Kennebec River - YouTube - CBS 13 News

As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Audubon says stickers are preventing birds from striking notorious Portland building πŸ› Maine Public

Food and Drink

Legendary owners of Anania's Variety Store close up shop on Congress Street πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Anania's Congress closing permanently on Friday 11/15 πŸ› Reddit

Where to dine out on Thanksgiving in Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vesta Coming to North Yarmouth πŸ› Portland Food Map

City Beverage Closed! πŸ› Reddit

Ok, I am confused. Are Portland Pie and It’ll Be Pizza the same company? When I google the latter information for Portland Pie comes up. πŸ› Reddit

Guns

Citizen campaign for β€˜red flag’ law nears signature total needed to get on future ballot πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Health Care

Our health care system includes a lot of hidden costs πŸ› Bangor Daily News

History

"Munjoy Girls", Munjoy Hill, Portland Maine, 1973 by Mark Rockwood πŸ› Reddit

I just love the skies in Maine. πŸ› Reddit

Height of the Land πŸ› Reddit

Housing

Luxury condo project breaks ground in Portland's West End πŸ› Mainebiz

Labor

UMaine Graduate Workers Union push for contract a year into negotiations πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

LGBTQIA+

Winslow town manager resigns, citing hateful comments because she is transgender - YouTube - CBS 13 News

"Parents Rights" coming to RSU5/Freeport πŸ› Reddit

Outdoors

A new water-access campsite links 2 Maine paddling trails πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

In photos: Veterans Day ceremonies around Maine honor troops πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The Wienermobile is in town πŸ› Reddit

Dock Square area Kennebunkport, Maine πŸ› Reddit

Police

Man allegedly attacked his 70-year-old aunt with a knife in her Maine home πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Maine man attacked 70-year-old aunt with kitchen knife, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Politics

Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

City of Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Sanford City Council to weigh emergency action over needles - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Things to Do

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE HEADLINE TOUR πŸ› Visit Portland

Water Women Mini Film Fest πŸ› SPACE

The Outcasts πŸ› SPACE

Neopets Birthday Bash In Maine! Registration, Sun, Nov 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM πŸ› Eventbrite

Unhoused

β€œStop the Sweeps” Rally in Bangor on November 13th at 6:00 pm. πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Maine aims to reduce its homeless veteran population - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Utilities

CMP costs for β€˜service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Vacationland

Maine Guide Mondays: November perks at Acadia National Park - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Monday November 11, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

Arts

'Angels in America' brings important themes to Portland Stage πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Business

A guide to Greater Portland movie theaters: What to expect at each one πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Offshore wind leases sold despite Trump pledge to end industry πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: Let’s stay positive on offshore wind πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Education

Waynflete School takes early steps to build new athletic center in Portland’s West End πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Some Maine school districts allocating fewer snow days in favor of remote learning πŸ› Maine Public

Environment

The limits of state action to address PFAS πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Multiple brush fires challenge Scarborough πŸ› WGME

History

Throwback Photo: Owner of The Movies on Exchange mans the ticket counter in 2005 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Housing

Old Orchard Beach voters approve rent control for mobile home parks - YouTube - CBS 13 News

LGBTQIA+

Central Maine councilor-elect threatens resident with legal action over social media post πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Photography

My Maine This Week: Sun and Wind by Sam Horine πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Wells Beach πŸ› Reddit

The Wiggly Bridge 45 Min before sunrise today πŸ› Reddit

Last of the autumn gold πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Ranked voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday πŸ› New England Cable News

Maine’s political realignment is nearly complete πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Letter: A call to help the hurting πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Calls intensify for pedestrian safety upgrades after fatal Portland street crossing - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Maine Forest Service reports high fire danger across entire state πŸ› Maine Public

Maine regulators increase audits of recreational cannabis after 3rd recall in 2 months πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sports

Breakdancing competition held in Biddeford - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

Comic Jackie Kashian, Holiday Art Walk οΌ† Market, A Drag Queen Christmas πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Motorbike races will take to the ice in Portland this winter πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Tickets on sale for Patty Larkin on Nov. 23, Paula Poundstone on Nov. 29 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Go on a Maine-made kimchi tasting at Pineland Farms on Saturday πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Luckily for us, Lucinda Williams’ busy schedule includes a stop in Portland πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Unhoused

Preble Street houses 270 homeless veterans in one year πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine on track to meet goal of ending veterans homelessness next year, nonprofit says πŸ› Maine Public

Morning Links - Sunday November 10, 2024

Sunday, November 10, 2024

City

The β€˜Franklin Street Redesign’ is Back, After Years of Stop οΌ† Go πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Climate Emergency

A conversation about what will happen to Scarborough Marsh πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Community

Cyclists in Portland combine fun and philanthropy for 'Cranksgiving' food drive πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Observe Veteran’s Day at Portland Parade on November 11 πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Education

Portland schools to have no more than 3 traditional snow days πŸ› WMTW

Environment

Maine's area of moderate drought expands, including into Portland πŸ› WMTW

Maine CDC Advances Understanding of PFAS in Crops Grown for Livestock ... πŸ› State of Maine

Photography

Rounding the Point πŸ› Corey Templeton Photography

From days past in The city we call home. πŸ› Reddit

November sky πŸ› Reddit

Newburgh, Maine Golden Hour Farm πŸ› Reddit

Height of Land πŸ› Reddit

Politics

South Portland elects Pride, Walker to council; De Angelis to school board πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Mainers agree: Dark money has no place in politics πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Our View: It’s back to basics, back to Maine πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stays blue πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Susan Collins poised to take on powerful role in Senate - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Public Safety

Brush fire extinguished in Portland’s West End amid dry, gusty weather πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Things to Do

Arts Calendar: Nov. 8-15 πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Things To Do: Kids Con New England, Holiday Fairs ... πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Angelique Kidjo at State Theatre πŸ› Portland Old Port

Fairytale of New York at State Theatre πŸ› Portland Old Port

Rock My Soul at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Rock This Town - Rockabilly Riot at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Home for the Holidays: Lyle Divinsky οΌ† Pops at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Portland Jazz Orchestra Holiday Show at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Low Lily's Winter Solstice Celebration with special guests Elsie Gawler ... πŸ› Portland Old Port

LΓΊnasa at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Home for the Holidays: Lyle Divinsky οΌ† Friends at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Night of the Nutcracker 2024 πŸ› Portland Old Port

Portland Ballet: A VICTORIAN NUTCRACKER - portlandoldport.com πŸ› Portland Old Port

Portland Conservatory of Music: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS πŸ› Portland Old Port

Windborne's "Music of Midwinter" at One Longfellow Square πŸ› Portland Old Port

Spose PDank Xmas 24 at Aura πŸ› Portland Old Port

Love Letter: Katie Matzell οΌ† Friends Present the Music of Bonnie Raitt ... πŸ› Portland Old Port

Yard South

Developers pull zoning application for controversial South Portland project - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Morning Links - Saturday November 9, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Arts

Maine writer Bill Roorbach went to Costa Rica and found inspiration for his new novel πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Uncle Henry’s to cease publication πŸ› Bangor Daily News

'Uncle Henry's' magazine stops production; Final issue coming next week - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Uncle Henry's last issue will be November 14 πŸ› Reddit

Some Hannaford stores still facing network issues affecting to-go ordering πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Hannaford reports network issue impacting website, pharmacies, stores πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Downtown Conference held in Biddeford and Saco πŸ› Saco Bay News

Third annual Maine Outdoor Economy Summit to showcase outdoor industry - YouTube - CBS 13 News

City

Future Friday: Riverton Trolley Park πŸ› Portland Old Port

City News Round Up: Friday, November 8, 2024 πŸ› City of Portland

Building Community Power: Small Steps Toward a Stronger, United Portland πŸ› Kate Sykes for District 5

Climate Emergency

Farmington students stage climate protest in wake of Trump's win πŸ› Maine Public

Opinion: Business community must fill leadership gap on climate πŸ› Portland Press Herald

The carbon footprint of your pantry πŸ› The Maine Monitor

Researchers taking note of changes in the Gulf of Maine - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Researchers cross Casco Bay to find solutions - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Community

NEWS CENTER Maine's Honor Flight Maine Day is Thursday, Nov. 14 πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Education

With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days πŸ› Portland Press Herald

UMaine’s first-year student enrollment jumps 11.4% while national average drops πŸ› University of Maine

Environment

Ruptured pipe sends 150,000 gallons of sewage into river πŸ› Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Together, We’ll Keep Working for Maine’s Environment πŸ› Natural Resources Council of Maine

Food and Drink

Under New Ownership, The Good Table Remains a Solid Neighborhood Joint πŸ› Down East

Lone Pine and Lord Hobo Merging πŸ› Portland Food Map

Two Fat Cats Cafe Opens Today πŸ› Portland Food Map

Brew of the Week: Ugly Duckling in Portland - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Owner of Brunswick pizzeria Nomad to retire, close restaurant πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Guns

Father of man killed during Lewiston tragedy makes push for red flag laws πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Housing

Scarborough, Comfort Inn face housing discrimination lawsuits πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Breakdown Episode 2: 'I believe he is going to snap' πŸ› Maine Public

Outdoors

You can visit some of Maine’s giant boulders πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Photography

Pine Point Pop Quiz πŸ› Reddit

Salmon sunrise this morning πŸ› Reddit

Bald Eagles on Verona Island πŸ› Reddit

6 Bowdoin Street. John Calvin Stevens οΌ† Albert Winslow Cobb 1890. Stevens's best urban entry IMO πŸ› Reddit

Police

Maine doctor’s massage parlor was allegedly a prostitution front πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Yarmouth doctor accused of sex trafficking and running illicit massage business πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Yarmouth man charged in Freeport sex trafficking case πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Stolen package deliveries πŸ› Reddit

Another Stolen Package πŸ› Reddit

Politics

Letter: Coverage lacking on rentals question πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine voter-approved limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Sanford representative loses reelection after arrest πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Friday Focus: Balance of power at Maine State House πŸ› WGME

Maine Senate Democrats elect all-female leadership team πŸ› Maine Public

Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine’s top House Republican keeps job after heated closed-door debate πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Faulkingham re-elected as House Republican leader πŸ› Ellsworth American

Legislative Republicans opt to maintain same leadership heading into next session πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Maine GOP, Democrats select legislative leaders for State ... πŸ› WGME

Maine’s 2nd District race headed to ranked-choice run-off and likely recount πŸ› Maine Morning Star

Why Jared Golden’s win will survive ranked-choice voting πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Golden campaign argues Second District race should not go to ranked choice voting - YouTube - CBS 13 News

How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race? πŸ› Portland Press Herald

Maine election update: Key US House district goes to ranked voting, King re-elected πŸ› New England Cable News

Public Safety

Maine man dies 1 day after being hit by train πŸ› Bangor Daily News

Freeport Train Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries Today πŸ› Munjoy Hill News

Man dies after being struck by train in Portland, police say - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Portland sees 60-percent decrease in deadly overdoses this year, police say πŸ› WCSH News Center Maine

Regulators issue cannabis recall over unsafe levels of yeast, mold in a particular strain πŸ› Maine Public

Maine sees first human case of EEE in nearly 10 years, state CDC says - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Sports

Portland Boxing Club to host 109th show at Expo, showcasing local and national talent - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Things to Do

Kids Con coming to Maine - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Portland hosts pumpkin recycling event - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Portland's Payson Park to host pumpkin smashing event this weekend - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Transportation

Southern roots: Steiner Shipyard delivers Maine ferry πŸ› WorkBoat