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Today's photo of the day: in New Harbor by Kerry Emanuel

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With sunshine and batteries, Maine oyster growers are starting to electrify their operations

But the transition has been aided by federal support, which is at risk.

Read this Maine Monitor story by Tux Turkel

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Why Maine lawmakers pulled back on ranked choice voting expansion | Portland Press Herald

ACLU of Maine files class action lawsuit after SCOTUS opens door to birthright citizenship ban | Maine Public

Poll shows deadlock between Golden and LePage in 2nd Congressional District | Spectrum News Maine

Maine GOP calls for voter data investigation, but Bellows calls allegations false | Spectrum News Maine

Men with guns display ‘Support ICE’ banner in Bangor day after restaurant raid | Bangor Daily News

Cyberattack on Hannaford parent company exposes data of more than 95,000 Mainers | WGME

Maine’s most populated area is already falling behind on its housing goals | Bangor Daily News

More Mainers have higher opinion of Gov. Mills than Sen. Collins, poll finds | Portland Press Herald

4 in every 10 Maine families are financially insecure. A new service in Kittery is trying to help | Maine Public

Lewiston mass shooting heroes honored by Maine State Police | Sun Journal

Northern Light Health vendor experienced data breach in February | Bangor Daily News

Spruce Mountain School Board votes to follow executive order on transgender students | WGME

Bill that places new requirements for 3D printable guns heads to governor's desk | WGME

Maine’s ‘Death with Dignity’ law set to change | WMTW   (Maine Monitor context: A death of choice)

Waterville man pleads guilty to making online death threats against immigrants | News Center Maine

Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents | Portland Press Herald

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