There were no signs that the Russian government had anything to do with REvil going offline, and it is possible that the group is laying low after its recent high-profile attacks, or switching methods.
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Scarborough market cited for child labor violations
On the Vine Marketplace paid a $27,274 fine after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into teenagers’ hours and use of equipment.
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Maine identifies preferred site for offshore wind research array
The site is a 16-square-mile area in the Gulf of Maine located about 30 miles off the Maine coast.
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Maine Public names its new president and CEO
Rick Schneider comes from Washington, D.C., with a long career in journalism, philanthropy and public broadcasting.
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State indefinitely extends license suspension of Lewiston cremation business
The license suspensions are in place until a future public hearing when all complaints related to Affordable Cremation Solution and its owner, Kenneth Kincer, can be heard at the same time.
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Mills vetoes bill calling for forced buyout of CMP and Versant Power
The governor calls the performance of Maine’s electric utilities ‘abysmal’ but says the bill to form a consumer-owned utility was ‘hastily drafted’ could create more problems than it solves.
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Nearly 60% of Americans are ‘thriving,’ new poll shows
Levels of stress and worry have fallen as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
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Buffett’s company abandons $1.3 billion natural gas pipeline deal
The firm is uncertain about whether the deal could get regulatory approval.
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CMP’s management can improve, but is not ‘irredeemably flawed,’ state-ordered audit finds
The Maine Public Utilities Commission, which ordered the review after an investigation of the utility’s rates, is inviting public comment and will decide the next steps.
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After Branson flight, Virgin Galactic slumps on stock sale
The company has over 600 reservations from would-be space tourists, with tickets initially costing $250,000 apiece.