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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy
After years of failed attempts, the Maryland General Assembly this year passed a data privacy bill that the governor signed into law last month. Then-Del. Sara Love (D-Montgomery), the lead sponsor of the bill, said she felt like a lone target when groups tried to strip down the privacy standard she fought for her state […] The post ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Ticketmaster Security Breach Includes Filing With the Maine Attorney General’s Office
If you've purchased any type of ticket through Ticketmaster, you might want to change your password on your account, as there's been a security breach. According to an email sent by Ticketmaster, there was "unauthorized activity" that occurred between April 2 and May 18 of this year, as well as on May 23.
Watch Patrick Dempsey Surprise the Staff at Maine Medical Center
Patrick Dempsey may have become the star of Grey's Anatomy, not to mention movies like Made of Honour, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Bridget Jones Baby, Disenchanted, and Can't Buy Me Love. I remember seeing that movie at the Auburn Mall's tiny twin movie theater, not even realizing the 21-year-old guy in it was born one town over in Lewiston.
Mainers stunned by rare sighting of humpback whale in Pepperrell Cove
KITTERY, Maine — For the past three days, Mainers in Kittery Point and surrounding areas have enjoyed the rare sight of a humpback whale that has been lingering close to shore in Pepperrell Cove. Kittery Harbormaster John Brosnihan said whales usually don't swim too close to the harbor. For...
Cobb and Wright of Colliers broker $1.575 million sale of 128 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME Colliers negotiated the sale of 128 Hammond St. for $1.575 million according to the Penobscot Registry of Deeds. Mike Cobb and Blake Wright, of Colliers in Maine, represented the seller, NMS Hammond LLC. Elly Chapman, of NextHome Experience, represented the buyer, JJ Providence RE Investment LLC. 128 Hammond...
Poker Read comes to Fort Kent Public Library with an AI twist
FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Public Library launched a new adult reading program on June 18. “We call it the Summer Poker Read, and we based this fun program on the popular outdoor activity known as a Poker Run,” said Library Director Andrew Birden. The...
Marinko and Stevens of The Boulos Co. lease 3,200 s/f office to MANP
Portland, ME Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) found a new home at 30 Danforth St. Since 1994, MANP’s mission has been to enrich the quality of personal and community life in Maine. The Boulos Company’s Samantha Marinko and Nate Stevens represented MANP in the transaction. The group was...
Stebbins of Boulos Co. and Pierce and Black of JLL sell 93,500 s/f industrial building
Lewiston, ME Polymer Laboratories and Solutions, LLC sold 765 Webster St. for $6.1 million. The property, comprised of a 93,500 s/f industrial building on 8.3 acres, is a manufacturing asset and was purchased by Lewiston Holdings 765 Webster, LLC for investment purposes. Poly Labs plans to lease back the property...
St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival Still Sweet in 70th Year
Away from the bustle of Wiscasset’s Main Street, tourists and locals alike braved the threat of rain to celebrate the 70th annual Strawberry Festival, held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 29. “It is a family-friendly opportunity, a throwback to simpler times, for festival-goers to mingle...
Old Fort Western celebrates Independence Day with tours and a barbecue
AUGUSTA (WGME) - Old Fort Western in Augusta celebrated Independence Day by giving tours of the National Landmark and hosting a barbecue by the picnic tables outside the fort. CBS13 got a private tour from Greg Edwards of Bowdoin, which included the supply house and a dining room where at different times in our colonial past Paul Revere, Aaron Burr, and Benedict Arnold stopped to eat.
Doiron scores $40,000 bounty in inaugural PASS Celebration of America 300
Over the offseason, Joey Doiron told car owner Peter Petit that he wanted to win at least one of the Northeast’s marquee Super Late Model shows. So far, he’s two for two. Doiron played pit strategy to perfection and survived a late bump from Derek Griffith to claim victory in the inaugural All That’s Metal Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the seventh race of the Pro All Stars Series North schedule.
Portland dazzles with festive Fourth of July celebrations on Eastern Prom
PORTLAND (WGME) - Lots of people were celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday in Vacationland!. There were parades and events across the state and of course lots of fireworks. And hundreds of people marked the holiday in Portland. “We used to do festivals like this when I was growing...
Bath marks 50th Heritage Days with parade, carnival, and waterfront music
BATH (WGME) - A milestone celebration is going on in Bath on this 4th of July, the 50th anniversary of Bath Heritage Days. The entire city was buzzing with activity today from a parade to an all-day carnival and strawberry shortcake social in the park. Thousands of people turned out...
Scarborough’s Independence Day celebrations include running, walking and marching
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Scarborough Fire Department hosted its 21st annual Fourth of July event, holding a Kids Fun Run followed by a parade down King Street. It was a quarter-mile race to see who could come out on top. "I ran really fast because I had so much...
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