Though none of the affected servers contained patient information, Northern Light said it decided to temporarily take those records offline ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine DEP moves to fast-track recovery permits after destructive winter storms
Lawmakers hope to ease some environmental regulations so people can build more durable infrastructure and recover more quickly after January’s storms.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Self-proclaimed nerds, geeks flock to Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest in Vassalboro
An estimated 800 people, many dressed as comic book heroes, video game villains, anime protagonists and more, turned out Sunday for the annual event at The Olde Mill Place.
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Augusta needs more workers to achieve city’s goals, officials say
More workers are needed for the city to achieve its goals, including spurring economic development, fostering the creation of more housing and addressing aging infrastructure.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Update: Waterville man located after Silver Alert
Michael Paul of Hazelwood Avenue is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds and having brown hair and blue eyes. He suffers from a traumatic brain injury, according to Waterville police.
Posted inMaine, News
Firefighters rescue 2 residents from burning Penobscot County home
The fire happened in rural Chester, which is at the furthest end of the fire department’s district, about 15 minutes away from the closest fire house.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
HUD awards $20 million grant to combat Maine homelessness, domestic violence; advocates say more needed
About 60% of the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to go to state agencies, while the remainder is to be divided between 14 organizations combatting homelessness and domestic violence across Maine.
Posted inMaine
Storm-battered Maine communities look to state funding to prepare for warmer, wetter future
Gov. Janet Mills wants to invest $50 million into a fund that is already helping communities across the state prepare for more storms fueled by climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
The economy is booming. So, why don’t people feel better about it?
A disconnect exists between big-picture indicators like unemployment and wages and the reality of day-to-day life for many in Maine, where groceries and housing costs remain stubbornly high.