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Tidewater cyberattack disrupts internet across coastal Maine

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Malicious traffic disrupted Tidewater Telecom and Lincolnville Communications internet service across coastal Maine beginning July 19, 2026, leaving some connections unusable and significantly limiting Damariscotta Town Office services. The providers reported near-normal service July 21, and their status page subsequently showed customer internet operational with no recurrence through July 26.

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