1. At least five Maine hospitals, including Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s in Lewiston, are facing ongoing cyber incidents. Central Maine Healthcare shut down computers, phones, and scheduling systems 11 days ago after detecting unusual activity, causing canceled surgeries and appointments. Hospitals continue emergency care but pharmacy services are limited, with patients needing to fill prescriptions in person. (WGME)

2. Maine’s summer tourism is driving a 32% boost in restaurant jobs, adding 13,400 seasonal workers—the highest proportional increase in the U.S. Nationwide. (WMTW)

3. A deer caused a multi-vehicle crash on the Maine Turnpike in York Tuesday evening. A Mitsubishi hit the deer and was disabled, but only minor injuries were reported and no one needed hospital care. (WGME)

4. After more than a decade in Portland, Renys will close its Congress Street store by next spring. The company cited low post-pandemic sales as the main reason, though safety concerns were also reported. Sixteen employees work at the location, which opened in 2011. Renys says staff will be offered transfers or bonuses to stay through the closure. (PH)

5. Global beer consumption is down 1% over the past year, but non-alcoholic beer is surging—thanks largely to Millennials and Gen Z. Sales of non-alcoholic brews have jumped over 175% in the last six years. They’re on track to outpace to become the second-largest beer category, just behind lagers. (FW)

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