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How Maine became Vacationland
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 20, 2025
This story was originally published in August 2019. In the summer of 1933, accompanied by her close friend Lorena Hickok, Eleanor Roosevelt embarked on a history-making road trip. Her husband, Franklin, had been president only four months when the...
Maine Enacts Ban on Reporting Medical Debt to Credit Bureaus
JD Supra - California
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June 19, 2025
On June 9, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD558, which prohibits the reporting of medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. The law bars medical creditors, debt collectors, and debt buyers from furnishing information about medical...
'Maine Pyar Kiya' Fame, Reema Lagoo's Ex-husband, Vivek Lagoo Passes Away, Details About Funeral Out
Bollywood Shaadis
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June 19, 2025
Vivek Lagoo who was a popular name in Hindi and Marathi cinema passed away on June 19, 2025. He was the ex-husband of late actress, Reema Lagoo, one of the most admired maternal figures in mainstream Indian films. While Reema became a household...
One of Portland’s oldest houses is on the market for $300K
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 20, 2025
One of the oldest houses in Portland is for sale. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Westbrook Street was built in 1743, making the home either the second or third oldest in Portland, according to Gretchen Briggs of Maine Real Estate Experts,...
Maine's Black leaders work to open doors for future generations
News Center Maine
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June 19, 2025
Maine educators and entrepreneurs work to create opportunities for Black students to find community and belonging. MAINE, USA — While Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and resilience, it is also a day to acknowledge the ongoing struggle for...
New Hampshire 2024 Revenues Below 15-Year Trend; Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts Also Below Trend
Patch
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June 18, 2025
Data: In the fourth quarter of 2024, collections in the 44 states with personal income taxes were 11 percent below the 15-year trend. Posted Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:16 pm ET CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire revenues in the fourth quarter of calendar...
Maine Earns Spot on List of Best Fishing States in America
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 19, 2025
Maine has quite the reputation for being one of the best states for outdoor activities. The state is full of exciting opportunities for any avid outdoors enthusiast, including those who love casting reels and going after big catches. So, it should...
Small Maine ISPs File with FCC to Merge
Broadband Breakfast
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June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025 — In an effort to improve telecommunications access in rural areas of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, two small ISPs are seeking merger approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Mac Mountain, which provides service in...
Maine couple pioneers first accredited lab for PFAS testing
FOX 23 - Maine
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Concerns about forever chemicals have continued to grow, and a Maine couple is on a mission to fill a gap when it comes to testing your well water. Their company is recognized as the first laboratory accredited for PFAS testing in the state of...
Central Maine pizzeria gets national recognition
WABI - Maine
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June 19, 2025
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - The traveling social media show “America’s Best Restaurants” made its way to Skowhegan on Thursday to highlight a local pizzeria. Al’s Pizza got the chance to show off their establishment today. A.B.R., based out of...
Financial services industry trade groups pen letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent on cybersecurity risks
InsideARM
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June 19, 2025
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Law Firm Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Orrick's InfoBytes Blog and is republished here with permission. On June 9, multiple financial services trade associations sent a letter to...
Maine legislature amends Data Access Law mirroring federal SAFE Repair Act
Repairer Driven News - Michigan
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June 19, 2025
The Maine Joint Committee on Housing and Economic Development’s majority report to amend the state’s Data Access Law, also referred to as the automotive right to repair law, has been approved by the legislature and is headed to Gov. Janet Mills...
Maine Army National Guard Engineers Build Communities while Building Readiness
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 19, 2025
Engineers with the Maine Army National Guard are hard at work this spring, conducting critical training to keep their skills sharp and simultaneously providing a valuable and direct service to their communities. Through the Guard’s Innovative...
Maine program to give old tech a new life for those in need
Mainebiz - Oregon
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As part of its mission to boost broadband access across the state, the Maine Connectivity Authority is launching a program to distribute used digital devices to veterans, students, older adults and low-income households. “Getting people a device...
Maine vs. New Hampshire: Which State Gives You More House for Your Money?
Seacoast Current - New Hampshire
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June 19, 2025
5No major news flash here, homes are not cheap in the current market. If you're house hunting in New England and torn between Maine and New Hampshire, here's the lowdown on where your dollar stretches further. The Portland Head Lighthouse in...
Maine's strawberry season gets underway
News Center Maine
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June 19, 2025
Jordan's Farm is hoping for a good season of strawberry picking and harvesting, after taking over a popular Cape Elizabeth field. CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — It's another clear sign that summer is just around the corner: Strawberry season is starting...
Maine Harvest Bucks celebrates 10 years, seeks legislative support
Twin City Times - Maine
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June 19, 2025
FREEPORT, ME – As the Maine Harvest Bucks program celebrates its 10th anniversary this May, the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is calling attention to two critical pieces of legislation that will determine whether this successful local food...
Rainy Saturdays put a damper on Maine's seasonal businesses
News Center Maine
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June 19, 2025
It's rained somewhere in Maine every Saturday since March. PORTLAND, Maine — For the past 12 weekends, it's rained somewhere in Maine every single Saturday. That soggy streak is putting serious pressure on seasonal businesses that rely on warm,...
'It's not right': Maine woman says contractor hired to build ramp ran off with money
WGME - Maine
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ARUNDEL, Maine (WGME) -- A York County woman says she's out more than $2,200 after hiring a contractor to build a wheelchair ramp for her elderly mother, a job she says was never started. Laureen Wilson of Arundel hoped to make her home safer and...
Krispy Kreme Data Breach Puts Employees at Risk of Financial Fraud
Infosecurity Magazine
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June 19, 2025
Krispy Kreme has revealed that over 160,000 people have had sensitive data compromised as a result of a November 2024 data security incident. The affected data includes highly sensitive financial information that could leave impacted individuals...