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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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.
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A new box office is just the ticket for the State Theatre
The venue is renovating a neighboring storefront to add space and help reduce lines.
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Flood-prone Scarborough street removal project still needs final votes
Last year, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth town councils agreed to remove a portion of the road that crosses Spurwink Marsh. But it’s not a done deal.
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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.
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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.
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Here’s the latest on the Kennebec River dams sale announced last week
Impacts on the Somerset Mill, the Skowhegan River Park, flooding and licensing are becoming clearer a week after The Nature Conservancy announced the purchase from Brookfield Renewable Energy.
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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.