Construction is underway on a 50,000-square-foot building in Orono that will house the university’s massive 3D printers and train students to produce houses, boats, wind turbine molds and more.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World
Potentially historic voter turnout across Maine, boosted by same-day registrations
Here’s a look at what happened at polling places across the state.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
A deepfake showed MLK Jr. backing Trump. His daughter calls it ‘vile.’
A false video made with artificial intelligence showed MLK Jr., who was assassinated in 1968, praising Donald Trump. King’s daughter condemned the clip.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Some Republican-led states refuse to let Justice Department monitors into polling places
The Justice Department’s election monitoring effort, a long practice under both Democratic and Republican administrations, is meant to ensure that federal voting rights are being followed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council to consider more Lake Auburn watershed protections
The proposed changes include expanded buffers for agricultural uses near wetlands, and restrictions on fertilizer and pesticides, clearcutting and more.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Afghan sisters offer traditional homeland fare at Lewiston restaurant
Nelofar and Shaqaeq Ahmadi run Royal Chicken and Kabab at 259 Lisbon Street months after their arrival in Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
All eyes on Pennsylvania as Harris and Trump spend final day campaigning there
About 77 million Americans have voted early. A victory by either side would be unprecedented.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Former Jay man denied another review of his 2019 murder conviction
James E. “Ted” Sweeney, 64, was convicted of murder of his girlfriend in 2019 and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
Posted inMaine, River Valley
Dixfield to purchase new electronic message sign
Selectmen voted to use $48,000 from its share of the American Rescue Plan Act to replace the sign in front of the library.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County officials set online meetings for comment on proposed strategic plan
Residents and businesses are asked to attend the meetings Nov. 13 and 14 to discuss the future of Franklin County.