Neither Waterville Schools Superintendent Peter Hallen nor Waterville police Chief William Bonney named the teacher who allegedly made the social media posts.
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Social media turns Gov. Mills’ clash with President Trump into a viral moment
Mills’ heated exchange with President Trump over Maine’s transgender sports policy went viral for her ‘See you in court’ response.
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How TikTok has changed the way we cook
TikTok has fostered experimentation in the kitchen, exposed people to global foods and accelerated cooking trends.
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Bluesky is taking off. A Mainer helped design it.
South Portland native Devin Ivy is part of the small team that built the social media site winning over users fed up with Elon Musk’s X.
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TikTok’s future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible U.S. ban
The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits, that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion.
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What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
While Bluesky remains small compared to established online spaces, it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a friendlier mood.
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The new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your vote
Online influencers who usually traffic in makeup, crocheting or parenting are earning thousands of dollars for a single TikTok or Instagram post on behalf of groups backing Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump.
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Meet 5 of Maine’s foodie influencers
Thousands of Instagram followers take dining tips from these devoted food-lovers.
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States sue TikTok, claim platform is addictive and harms kids’ mental health
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against the video platform.
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Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the young performers.