Maine News Wednesday

Times Record - Columnist Susan Olcott focused this week on efforts to protect Maine's beach-nesting bird populations as people head to the coast in hopes of cooling down. The column highlights some of these efforts and explains why beachgoers might see sections of the sand blocked off with ropes or fencing.

Press Herald -  Maine is denying the U.S. Department of Justice access to its voter registration records, state officials said Tuesday, rejecting an unprecedented request for sensitive voter data that the Trump administration has now delivered to all 50 states. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows responded to the request by telling the DOJ to "go jump in the Gulf of Maine."

 Press Herald - Genesis HealthCare, which owns several skilled nursing, assisted living for seniors and rehabilitation centers in Maine, has filed for bankruptcy protection in an attempt to ensure its long-term stability. The company, headquartered in Pennsylvania, operates 11 facilities in Maine, including Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, Pine Point Center in Scarborough and Springbrook Center in Westbrook.