AI & Privacy: Maine Attorney General temporarily took its data breach reporting portal offline after fake VRChat and Discord breach filings were submitted, underscoring how easily the state’s strict breach-reporting rules can be abused. Climate & Conservation: Acadia National Park is nearing completion on its largest-ever restoration project at The Great Meadow, replacing a failing culvert to restore wetland water flow, improve flood control, and reopen habitat and trail access. Public Health & Access: Mainers are increasingly turning to plant-based remedies as conventional care gets harder to afford, but experts warn that safe use and guidance matter. Tech Policy: A Maine bill would bar municipalities and police from using AI-powered license plate readers, arguing they enable warrantless surveillance. STEM & Youth: Hancock County’s 4-H June Jamboree brought hands-on workshops in science, nutrition, animals, and more for kids across multiple counties. Energy & Water Power: The FLOWS Act cleared a Senate committee, aiming to streamline licensing for hydropower upgrades and next-gen water power tech. Local Infrastructure: Portland launched “Portland in Motion,” a major transportation study to retrofit highway-era design for safer walking, biking, and transit.