2023 – Page 591 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Health providers say AI chatbots could improve care. But research says some are perpetuating racism

by GARANCE BURKE and MATT O'BRIEN October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Experts worry these systems could cause real-world harm and amplify forms of medical racism that have persisted for generations as more physicians use chatbots for help with daily tasks such as emailing patients or appealing to health insurers.

Health, Maine

COVID vaccine supply still lagging more than a month after rollout

by Joe Lawlor October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Appointments can be hard to get, but health officials are urging people to be persistent and get the vaccine to protect against the most severe effects of the disease.

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Committee organizing Tri-town 4th of July Parade for Livermore Falls area for 2024

by Donna M. Perry October 20, 2023October 21, 2023

The committee is holding a November cash calendar raffle for $10 a ticket.

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

A section of Whistle Stop Trail in Jay reopens

by Donna M. Perry October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

There is still not a through way on the trail from Steve’s Family Market in Wilton to Old Jay Hill Road in North Jay.

Sports

NFL notebook: Bills place Harris on IR, Oliver out against Patriots

by Joe Grant October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Running back Damien Harris goes on injured reserve after he was carted off the field last week with a scary neck injury.

Androscoggin County

Photos: Youth Deer Hunt day

by Daryn Slover October 20, 2023October 21, 2023

Maine

Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project

by Sukanya Mitra October 20, 2023October 23, 2023

Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.

Encore

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ set to kick off season at CLT

October 20, 2023

The musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone” will opening 84th season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn.Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” and winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the […]