1. Maine Gov. Janet Mills acknowledged rumors that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may soon send more agents to Maine’s two largest cities. She warned federal authorities not to undermine civil rights. She urged peaceful protest, saying Maine will not be intimidated or betray its values. (WMTW)
2. Lewiston police are investigating after a body was found in a snowbank on Oak Street. Authorities say no additional details are available at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. (WGME)
3. Buxton police are warning residents about a confirmed Facebook scam that led to thefts from private property. Investigators say a fake post claimed items were free due to renovations, and the case remains under investigation. (NCM)
4. Verizon says a widespread outage that disrupted service for thousands and blocked some 911 calls has been resolved. The company says the problem was caused by a server failure in New Jersey, not a cyberattack. Verizon plans to offer account credits to affected customers. (ABC)
5. National Bagel Day is celebrated on January 15th, offering a variety of promotions and discounts from multiple brands, making it a special day for bagel enthusiasts. Panera Bread is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on Asiago Bagel Stacks with the use of code BOGOSTACK on January 15.
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