In the absence of state or federal regulations on artificial intelligence, local governments are deciding for themselves what safe and ethical use of the technology looks like.
News
State, national and world news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Maine’s got big plans for celebrating America’s 250th
Several historical societies, art museums and other cultural institutions around the state have scheduled exhibits, lectures and other events to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine weather map shows how much snow fell overnight
A clipper system dropped between 2 and 5 inches of snow across Maine Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Androscoggin Bank to close downtown Lewiston branch
The headquarters building was put up for sale in 2024 as part of a move to consolidate operations, though the branch there remained open.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Angolans targeted most by immigration enforcement in Maine. Community leaders tried to prevent this.
The Biden administration declined to provide legal protection for people from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Now their citizens are top targets of the deportation operation in Maine.
Posted inNews, Sun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union helped with fundraising | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re excited to share that Shaw’s has selected the Woman’s Literary Union of Auburn to benefit from the Give Back Where It Counts Reusable Bag Program, happening throughout February. The Shaw’s Reusable Bag Program makes it easy for shoppers to contribute to their local communities. Every time a $3 reusable Give Back […]
Posted inLocal & State, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lewiston’s hammer: Is seeing really believing? | Column
The photo of a downed hammer on Pine Street was there just long enough to demonstrate how easily people can be fooled.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Health, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Open house to celebrate area’s first sober house in Woodstock
Mary Ellen and Marc Montplaisir have been renovating the nearly completed Chris’ Haven at 47 Old County Road for eight months.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Icicles could be hurting your home. Here’s how to prevent costly damage.
A buildup of meltwater on a roof can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage, and the risk is increased in a cold, snowy winter like the one Maine is experiencing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
1 killed in Poland crash
In addition to the fatality, 2 other victims were taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with injuries suffered in the wreck.