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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Business

Uncle Henry’s to cease publication 🏛 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 🏛 Reddit

Some Hannaford stores still facing network issues affecting to-go ordering 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Hannaford reports network issue impacting website, pharmacies, stores 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine Downtown Conference held in Biddeford and Saco 🏛 Saco Bay News

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

City

Future Friday: Riverton Trolley Park 🏛 Portland Old Port

City News Round Up: Friday, November 8, 2024 🏛 City of Portland

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

Climate Emergency

Farmington students stage climate protest in wake of Trump's win 🏛 Maine Public

Opinion: Business community must fill leadership gap on climate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The carbon footprint of your pantry 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Education

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

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

Environment

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

Together, We’ll Keep Working for Maine’s Environment 🏛 Natural Resources Council of Maine

Food and Drink

Under New Ownership, The Good Table Remains a Solid Neighborhood Joint 🏛 Down East

Lone Pine and Lord Hobo Merging 🏛 Portland Food Map

Two Fat Cats Cafe Opens Today 🏛 Portland Food Map

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

Owner of Brunswick pizzeria Nomad to retire, close restaurant 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Guns

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

Housing

Scarborough, Comfort Inn face housing discrimination lawsuits 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Lewiston Mass Shooting

Breakdown Episode 2: 'I believe he is going to snap' 🏛 Maine Public

Outdoors

You can visit some of Maine’s giant boulders 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Pine Point Pop Quiz 🏛 Reddit

Salmon sunrise this morning 🏛 Reddit

Bald Eagles on Verona Island 🏛 Reddit

6 Bowdoin Street. John Calvin Stevens ＆ Albert Winslow Cobb 1890. Stevens's best urban entry IMO 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine doctor’s massage parlor was allegedly a prostitution front 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Yarmouth doctor accused of sex trafficking and running illicit massage business 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Yarmouth man charged in Freeport sex trafficking case 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Stolen package deliveries 🏛 Reddit

Another Stolen Package 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Letter: Coverage lacking on rentals question 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Sanford representative loses reelection after arrest 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Friday Focus: Balance of power at Maine State House 🏛 WGME

Maine Senate Democrats elect all-female leadership team 🏛 Maine Public

Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Faulkingham re-elected as House Republican leader 🏛 Ellsworth American

Legislative Republicans opt to maintain same leadership heading into next session 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine GOP, Democrats select legislative leaders for State ... 🏛 WGME

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

Why Jared Golden’s win will survive ranked-choice voting 🏛 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? 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Public Safety

Maine man dies 1 day after being hit by train 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Freeport Train Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries Today 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Regulators issue cannabis recall over unsafe levels of yeast, mold in a particular strain 🏛 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 🏛 WorkBoat

Morning Links - Friday November 8, 2024

Friday, November 8, 2024

Arts

Press Release: "Painting Energy" Opening at the Portland Museum of Art May 2025 🏛 Portland Museum of Art

Letter: Donn Fendler postscript 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Business

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

Hannaford outage blocks some credit card sales, to-go orders 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

Concert organizers propose 2-day music festival in Payson Park 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Climate Emergency

Maine DEP to encourage 'nature-based' erosion control 🏛 Maine Public

Community

Portland teacher keeps Greek culture alive in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Elections

Big Election Day turnout created challenges, but few problems 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Campaign sign laws in Maine explained 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Environment

Scientists track PFAS flow after spill at Brunswick Landing 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Throwback Thursday Photo: Portland Observatory 1980 & 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Housing

Old Orchard Beach voters endorse rent control for mobile home residents 🏛 Maine Public

Letter: The coast is not the place for affordable housing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Vacant shopping plazas could see new life as housing in Maine 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Justice

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

Outdoors

Sugarloaf Mountain (Mount Chase, ME) 🏛 Hiking in Maine

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

Photography

Penobscot narrows bridge 🏛 Reddit

Politics

Wes Pelletier Wins West End's City Council Seat 🏛 The West End News

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

It appears that voters have approved Maine's referendum on preserving historic buildings 🏛 Maine Public

Mainers vote to invest in trails and science research 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine lawmaker facing domestic almost nobody is in a tied election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Sanford lawmaker accused of domestic violence tied with opponent in reelection bid 🏛 Portland Press Herald

The pool of ballots that swung key Maine elections, explained 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Democrats poised to maintain control of Maine Legislature 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine Democrats pick new Senatepresident to succeed Troy Jackson 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine Senate Democrats select Daughtry as president to lead majority next session 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Maine’s expected budget gap shows the perils of fiscal indulgence 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Austin Theriault requests recount in tight Maine 2nd District race 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine's CD2 race heads to ranked-choice count 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

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

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

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

In praise of gracious losers 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

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

So apparently Jill Stein won Chester Maine 🏛 Reddit

Maine was the ONLY state to shift more Democratic 🏛 Reddit

Public Safety

Pedestrian hit by train in Portland, sustains life-threatening injuries 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Unidentified Male Struck by Train Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries 🏛 Munjoy Hill News

Man hit by train in Portland, police say 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Connecticut woman hit, killed by car while crossing street in Portland 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Person from Penobscot County tests positive for EEE 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Maine resident tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, according to state CDC 🏛 Maine Public

Maine issues third cannabis recall in as many months 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Berwick, Maine cannabis company recall 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Conservation groups voice concerns over work on Sears Island 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Things to Do

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

The Polar Express Train Returns to Portland, Maine, for 2024 🏛 WJBQ

Boothbay, Maine gears up for 'Gardens Aglow' 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Roller Derby game Saturday! 🏛 Reddit

Transportation

Letter: Maine lawmakers must prioritize funding for roads and bridges 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Unhoused

Understanding and support missing as Bangor prepares for another homeless sweep 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Voter Suppression

Reports identify racial intimidation at Maine polling places 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Yard South

Zoning dispute may quash SoPo proposal for 1,000 housing units 🏛 Mainebiz

Morning Links - Thursday November 7, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Arts

Letter: Fendler movie brings back memories 🏛 Portland Press Herald

City

A strange boat with legs appears off Maine’s coast 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Climate Emergency

Opinion: Trump administration could snuff out offshore wind 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Tough questions for South Portland planners 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Voices need to be heard in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland, Augusta see record warmth Wednesday 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Portland breaks monthly, daily high temperature records 🏛 WMTW

Education

Newcomers, Incumbent Win Board Seats 🏛 Portland Public Schools

Snow Day Plans 2024-2025 🏛 Portland Public Schools

State education officials unveil outdoor learning space in Falmouth 🏛 Maine Public

Fodo and Drink

At Yolked, the Bouchards are ‘preposterously good in the kitchen’ 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Portland divided: How tenants, landlords say rent control is reshaping housing market 🏛 WGME

Portland Landlord Survey by CBS13 🏛 Reddit

Outdoors

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

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

Letter: Park pass change raises barriers for locals to enjoy Acadia 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Police

Maine schools target of swatting calls on Election Day 🏛 WMTW

Politics

Portland voters approve hazard pay limits 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Portland Local Election Results | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News 🏛 WGME

Maine Election Live Results 2024 🏛 New York Times

Southern Maine voters give mixed response to school bond projects 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Democratshold Maine Legislature, but House recounts are coming 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Democrats appear to retain control of Maine Legislature 🏛 Portland Press Herald

$10M historic preservation bondpasses in Maine’s election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine voters approve $30 million trails bond 🏛 Maine Public

Maine will bolster trail systems with $30M in borrowing 🏛 Piscataquis Observer

Maine passes $25M researchand development bond 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine voters reject effort to change state flag to pine tree design 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

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

Maine voters reject updated pine tree flag design 🏛 Maine Morning Star

See how your Maine community voted in the presidential election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

‘It’s time to unite,’ not around hatred and revenge, but around support and understanding 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

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

Winner of Maine's CD2 race still being determined 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

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

Angus King claims victory in third bid for U.S. Senate 🏛 Maine Public

Sen. King declares victory in crowded race 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Independent US Sen. Angus King leading 3 challengers 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

The 2024 election results and what’s next for Maine 🏛 Maine Beacon

As Trump celebrates national victory, Harris declared winner in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

This is a sign to remove your campaign signs 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Letter: Divestment was an inspiring display of unity 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Public Safety

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Franklin Street in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Connecticut woman dies after car hits her in Portland 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pedestrian, 66, dies in Portland crash 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Sears Island / Mack Point Wind Port

Letter: Protect Sears Island for Maine’s future 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Things to Do

The Live Music Guide: November 6th - 12th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Vacation

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

Bar Harbor rejects changes to cruise ship passenger limit 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Voter Suppression

Reports of harassment, intimidation at several Maine polls 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Morning Links - Wednesday November 6, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

City

Portland imposes a temporary moratorium on new hotel projects 🏛 Maine Public

Climate Emergency

Jump in EV sales drains Maine incentives fund 🏛 Maine Public

Elections

High turnout leads to slow reporting of results in Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Long lines, lockdown all part of ‘important’ day at South Portland polling place 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Maine poised for record turnout during Tuesday’s presidential election 🏛 Bangor Daily News

After all the talk, Election Day voting is going mostly smoothly 🏛 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 🏛 Down East

Groundbreaking eelgrass pilot restoration takes root in Casco Bay 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Opinion: Royal River dam removal is long overdue 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: A positive step on quarry concerns 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Food and Drink

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

Drydock Tavern has been fenced off for renovations 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Housing

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

Justice

Suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting pleads not guilty 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Westbrook man sentenced for role in bank robbery near Maine Mall 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Outdoors

Descent is tricky after a steep climb on your bike 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

1 Hour before sunrise at Nubble yesterday! 🏛 Reddit

Maine kicks ass 🏛 Reddit

Back Cove, Portland, Maine 🏛 Reddit

Police

Maine hit by rash of 'swatting' calls targeting high schools on Election Day 🏛 Maine Public

Hoax threats send multiple Maine schools into lockdown on Election Day 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Secretary of State said school shooting hoax sought to deter voting 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

'Not credible': Maine schools targeted by swatting calls on Election Day 🏛 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 🏛 WGME

SoPo High and Community Center on Lock Down 🏛 Reddit

PSA: Hoax Calls Alert 🏛 Reddit

Armored vechiles? 🏛 Reddit

Deering highschool lockdown? 🏛 Reddit

What is happening at Noble HS? 🏛 Reddit

Sanford/Noble what is currently happening? 🏛 Reddit

MSP reporting multiple swatting calls at schools in Maine and throughout the country. 🏛 Reddit

Maine High Schools Targeted Again for Gun Violence Hoaxes 🏛 Reddit

Rumford residents told to shelter in place; possible active shooter sought 🏛 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 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Answers to Portland’s referendum questions begin to emerge 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Maine Republican loses reelection bid after domestic violence allegations 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

Maine voters overwhelmingly pass election spending limits 🏛 Maine Public

Mainers overwhelmingly pass campaignfinance reform that may never become law 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Early vote counts signal trouble for Maine flag referendum 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Chellie Pingree wins reelection in 1st Congressional District 🏛 Maine Public

Chellie Pingree cruises to reelection in Maine’s 1st District 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pingree proves victorious for another term representing Maine’s 1st District 🏛 Maine Morning Star

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory in 1st District race 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

All eyes on Maine’s 2nd District race for Congress 🏛 Portland Press Herald

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

Check out who donated to Jared Golden and Austin Theriault 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

Angus King leading 3 challengers for US Senate seat 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Harris and Trump split Maine’s congressional districts 🏛 Maine Morning Star

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

Kamala Harris wins Maine by small margin over Donald Trump 🏛 Bangor Daily News

These Maine municipalities voted for the winning president the past 3 elections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

See how your Maine community voted in the past 3 presidential elections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

These 4 races could decide big things in the Maine Legislature 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Follow the results of Maine’s statewide referendums 🏛 Bangor Daily News

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

In an election rooted in fear, Mainers anxiously await the results 🏛 Bangor Daily News

A plea for peace and patience 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Opinion: Dion disappoints with apology for divestment support 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Ceasefire 🏛 Reddit

Things to Do

The Weekend Guide: November 8th – 11th, 2024 🏛 Portland Old Port

Transportation

Letter: Maine will have a bumpy road without strong infrastructure 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Vacationland

Bar Harbor voters reject looser cruise ship limits 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Voter Suppression

Voter ID petition 🏛 Reddit

Why was I asked to show my state ID to vote today? 🏛 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. 🏛 Reddit

Morning Links - Tuesday November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Arts

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

City

Portland Council presses pause on hotel development, but not right away 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Public

Portland City Council approves ReCode ordinance to reshape zoning laws 🏛 Portland Press Herald

One Big Win for Portland: ReCode Unanimously Passes 🏛 Kate Sykes for District 5

Music ＆ Arts Festival Proposed for Payson Park 🏛 Portland Old Port

Letter: Signs cause pedestrian peril 🏛 Portland Press Herald

These are the 10 most livable U.S. metros—6 are in the Midwest 🏛 CNBC

Climate Emergency

New England grid reports greenhouse gas reductions 🏛 Maine Public

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

Elections

Go vote 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Nearly 4 in 10 Maine voters cast ballots before Election Day 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Bangor will give free trolley rides to the polls Tuesday 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine election officials say they are prepared, confident in voting integrity 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Portland sees long lines on last day of early in-person voting 🏛 WMTW

Letter: Know the rules when it comes to sign removal 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

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

Food and Drink

After Portland restaurant closures, support group tries to help unemployed service workers 🏛 Maine Public

Gritty McDuff’s closing its Freeport brewpub 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Twenty Years of Dean’s Sweets 🏛 Down East

MFM News: Wiscasset, South Portland, Rockland, Freeport, Cape Elizabeth 🏛 Portland Food Map

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

Health Care

Opinion: PTSD is omnipresent and devastating 🏛 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 🏛 Bangor Daily News

UMaine’s ‘Factory of the Future’ aims to tackle the housing crisis with 3D printing 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Labor

We can build a stronger Maine through inclusive employment 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

The hunt went great, until the deer stole his rifle 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Wardens are ready for ‘lost hunter’ season 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

Happy Monday Portland 🏛 Reddit

Dawnland before election 🏛 Reddit

Cell phone shot of Nubble Light! 🏛 Reddit

Sunrise at Bar Harbor Airport 🏛 Reddit

One of Maine’s only known limestone caves! 🏛 Reddit

Our nosey neighbor left us a present on the lawn :( 🏛 Reddit

Police

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

Politics

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

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

Maine and the nation head to the polls as Election Day finally arrives 🏛 Maine Public

Election Day 2024 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Information on local candidates and issues. 🏛 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? 🏛 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 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

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

5 swing towns that could predict Maine’s biggest elections 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Who donated to Jared Golden and Austin Theriault? 🏛 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 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Beacon

Maine college students say social issues, cost of living are pushing them to vote this year 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Morning Star

Opinion: Fascism is on the ballot 🏛 Maine Beacon

I can’t wait until Election Day is over — no more political ads, no more robo-calls 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Maine attorney general joins 50 others in calling for peace after election results 🏛 Maine Morning Star

How much do Maine people trust their government? 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

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

Public Safety

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

Driver transported to hospital after driving wrong way on I-295 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Public

Things to Do

Ernest Cole: Lost and Found 🏛 SPACE

The Simon ＆ Garfunkel Story - Portland 🏛 Merrill Auditorium

Vacationland

Opinion: Why Maine’s lingering hostility toward outsiders? 🏛 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 🏛 Maine Public

Yard South developer withdraws controversial plan in South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald