Police are investigating the source of a threat that caused Bowdoin to evacuate some buildings Monday.
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Maine towns are installing AI-enabled surveillance systems despite privacy concerns
Some police departments are leasing cameras from Flock, a company facing scrutiny for its increasingly pervasive surveillance tools and collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
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Woodsmen chop away at Fryeburg Fair competition
The popular fair features many contests and exhibits daily through Sunday, Oct. 5.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
State auditor Dunlap inches toward primary challenge against Golden
The Democrat from Old Town formed a political organization last week ahead of a possible run for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, The Franklin Journal
GreenLine bus adds more weekday trips linking Farmington to Lewiston
Starting Oct. 1, Western Maine Transportation Services will expand the GreenLine commuter bus to six weekday round trips, boosting connections from Franklin County to Lewiston-Auburn.
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Maine Trust for Local News workers vote to expand union
Nearly 50 employees, including reporters, photographers and advertising staff, join the News Guild of Maine after holding an election with the National Labor Relations Board.
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Turner man found dead after falling off boat in New York
Officials said Edward Lachapelle, 61, was located early Saturday morning roughly 100 yards away from his boat, which was docked at a yacht club near Niagara Falls.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based schools to have early release days to aid move to new school
All schools in the Mountain Valley Region will have half-day Fridays starting Oct. 31 as teachers and staff move into Mountain Valley Community School.
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Judge rules in favor of Cape Elizabeth man accused of libel by RFK Jr.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused blogger David Vickrey of making false statements about him on social media, but a judge said Kennedy failed to submit evidence to back up his claims.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine artist turns unwanted books into art
Larry Clifford’s work, making ‘quilts’ out of discarded books, will be on display at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth throughout October.