Maine could join nearly 20 states with strict data privacy regulations.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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These Maine news anchors used to bring you the world. Now, they’re models traveling it.
Cindy Williams and Lee Nelson, who worked at a Portland TV station for more than 30 years, now travel the world shooting spots for cruise lines and luxury hotels.
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Police responding to attempted suicide in South Paris call Border Patrol
The Paris police chief said an officer needed help with translation during a life-or-death situation. Advocates fear this will discourage immigrants from reaching out to local police.
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Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
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Waterville receives $850,000 grant to support downtown development
The federal grant, promoted through Sen. Angus King’s office, will help improve walkability and accessibility.
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Volunteers offer companionship to Mainers facing memory issues
A new Southern Maine Agency on Aging program pairs volunteers with people facing memory loss.
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Student charged following bomb threat at Fort Kent schools
Fort Kent police say the 15-year-old was charged in connection with a Feb. 24 bomb threat that led to the evacuation of a high school and middle school building.
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‘No Kings’ rally set for March 28 in Farmington
Western Mountains Third Act Indivisible will host a nonviolent ‘NO KINGS’ gathering at noon March 28 in Farmington, extending its weekly Peace and Protest vigil with singing and community participation.
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US and Canadian flags fly side by side at Can-Am sled dog races
Mushers from both sides of the border said international camaraderie is integral to the survival of their sport.
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To curb trash fires, Maine may require battery makers to offer free disposal
Regulators say batteries take up too much of the limited space in Maine’s landfills and have caused a surge in fires.