The 10 Weekly Newsletter, May 28, 2021

Email not displaying correctly? Try reading it here Don’t read this newsletter too close to lunch ...   ... you might get really hungry. We’re entering summer weather and have had some hot ones already, which makes me start thinking about summer foods. Maybe it’s the reviews and social media posts I’ve been seeing about Caribbean Taste, a Jamaican spot in South Portland on my "to try" list. But it seems like the BBC had a similar food-on-the-mind vibe with their exploration of a Trinidadian specialty that we put on our list for The 10 this week. I didn’t intend a food theme, but last week we had an interesting story on the dizzying price of lobster... and subsequently lobster rolls, so it just made sense. Side note: a friend at the NPR/WBUR program, Here and Now, says there could be an inter-public media feud about which New England state has the best lobster roll…but in my opinion, there’s really no contest here, right? This week also had some thought-provoking content from our colleagues at PBS NewsHour about how anti-racist reading inspired more interest at Black-owned bookstores across the country. I’d also tag the “Super Flower Blood Moon" as an astronomical note of interest, and it's worth checking out the images of the rare lunar eclipse if you missed it. And finally, a new perspective on TikTok. If you’re still wondering what that is, read on… For now, I gotta stop writing The 10 around noon!   Mark Simpson, News Director $34 For A Lobster Roll? Today's High Prices Driven By Consumer Buying Habits During Pandemic Maine seafood prices are experiencing a post-pandemic bump that could persist into the future, a potential bright side to the market dislocations Covid-19 brought to the industry. Read More PBS NewsHour: Anti-Racist Reading Drove Business To Black Bookstores. Owners Hope That’s Not The End Of The Story Read More PBS Canvas: Howard University Names College Of Fine Arts For Chadwick Boseman Read More WBUR: A Love Letter To The TV Shows That Got Me Through The Pandemic Read More   Maine Public: As Tourists Arrive, Here's The View From Different Parts Of Maine From Three Tourism Pros Read More NPR: If You Didn't Look Up This Morning, Here's What You Missed: The Super 'Blood' Moon Read More Maine Public: Maine Lifts Mask Mandate, Businesses Vary On Requiring Them Read More BBC News: 'I Thought I Was Too Old To Be On TikTok' - One Disability Advocate On How He Has Garnered Legions Of Fans Read More BBC News: These Tasmanian Devils Were Born On Australian Mainland After 3,000 Years Read More BBC News Travel: Doubles: Trinidad’s Addictively Spicy Street Snack Read More 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.    Copyright © Maine Public, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.