1. Wednesday Afternoon Donald Trump’s legal team issued a request to Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to disqualify herself from ruling on his ballot eligibility. Trump’s campaign cited two examples of Bellows using the term “insurrection” on social media to describe the riots. Its statement to reporters also featured a photo of the secretary of state at the White House this year with President Joe Biden. (BDN)

2. A distracted driver, who was dressed as the Grinch, went off the road and a New Hampshire business’ sign and mailbox on Christmas. Police found a silver Honda CRV on the front lawn of The Word Barn in Exeter. The driver’s door was open, and the operator was wearing a full Grinch costume with his feet out of the vehicle on the ground. (WGME)

3. A Harvard study says social media companies made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year. Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation. Such regulations could help alleviate harms to youth mental health and reduce potentially harmful advertising practices that target children and adolescents. (PH)

4. Popham Beach State Park officials are asking people to drop off their undecorated Christmas trees for a pilot project to curb dune erosion on the beach in Phippsburg. They’ll accept Christmas trees in their parking lot off Route 209 from now until the end of January. (PH)

5. There was no powerball winner last night. The jackpot now sits at an estimated $760 million – with a one-time cash payout option of $382.5 million – ahead of the final drawing of the year on Saturday night. (FB)

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