The 10 Weekly Newsletter, April 23, 2021

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There are a lot ...

... of big stories this week covering police-involved shootings and reform cases. You can read about those at mainepublic.org, but here some other picks you might not have seen.

First, a public media connection crossover: Levar Burton (of Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Roots fame), will end up guest hosting an episode of Jeopardy after the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek. Burton was nominated after a massive online fan push, and apparently has had a longtime interest in hosting the show.

I also recommend you read about how paid sick time or lack thereof is affecting vaccination efforts, from our friends at Marketplace.

My final pick is from the BBC on how the creative process works, and why persistence at a creative endeavor may pay off more than your intuition might suggest.

Good reading to you!

Mark Simpson, News Director

Maine Public: Businesses, Conservationists Debate Whether Restoring Salmon To Kennebec River Requires Dam Removal

Some are looking to successful dam removal efforts elsewhere in Maine that have restored historic sea-run fish populations and even encouraged new economic activity. But prospects of a similar outcome for the Kennebec are murky at best.

NPR's Code Switch: Soul City: A Utopia For Black Capitalism

Maine Public: Ski Resort Planned For Moosehead Region Gets Approval For $135 Million In Bonds

BBC Worklife: How 'Creative-Cliff Illusion' Limits Our Ideas

Maine Public: Food Waste From Hannaford No Longer Going To Landfills

NPR: National Geographic Photographer Captures The Culture Of Whales

NPR: SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Contract For Next Lunar Lander

Marketplace: Lack Of Paid Sick Time Could Be A Barrier To Vaccination

PBS Arts Canvas: How These Black Women Are Reshaping Country Music

Maine Public: Support For Carbon Pricing Remains Uncertain

Check out Greenlight Maine’s “Elevating Voices” series on Maine Public Television this April and May. The series, hosted by Emmy-nominated Julene Gervais and Kenyan-born entrepreneur Alyne Cistone, shines a light on Maine entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the vast cultural and economic contributions they make throughout the state. Airing times are 8 p.m. Thursdays, 3 p.m. Fridays and 5:30 p.m. Sundays. This special series, appearing on Maine Public Television, is made possible by Maine Public’s members and through the generous support of Bangor Savings Bank.