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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Central Maine Healthcare data breach hits 145,000 patients
The number is significantly up from the 8 initially reported, mirroring a similar recent disclosure by the owner of St. Mary’s hospital.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston students speak out in favor of ‘diverse’ flags allowed in schools
More than a dozen students said the flags, some representing different countries, make others feel safe and welcome.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
NECEC power line to begin commercial operations Friday
The 145-mile line, which became a political flashpoint, is set to bring electricity from Canada to the New England grid via northwestern Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Maine lawyer accused of assaulting conservative activist at Berwick-area school board meeting
Trevor Savage was issued a summons for allegedly shoving Nicholas Blanchard, an Augusta school board candidate also known as ‘Corn Pop,’ during a meeting at Noble High School last week.
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Mountain Valley board tours new Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School is set to open Jan. 20 for grades 6-8.
Posted inMaine, News
Longtime Lewiston politician Peggy Rotundo will not seek reelection in 2026
The state senator has been in public service for nearly three decades.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House overrides Gov. Mills’ veto of ‘right to repair’ bill
The measure now heads to the Senate, which is scheduled to meet next week.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Two Bethel men announce candidacies for state office
Woody Hughes is running for Maine House District 78; Peter Southam is making a run for Senate District 19.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Eliot Cutler turns himself in after allegedly violating release conditions again
The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate, convicted in 2023 of possessing thousands of sexually explicit images of children, was initially accused of breaking the terms of his probation last fall.