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Brown University to return Wabanaki artifacts
The artifacts to be repatriated by the Rhode Island-based university’s museum were removed from burials in at least 9 locations in Maine.
Bowdoin College buildings evacuated due to threat
Police are investigating the source of a threat that caused Bowdoin to evacuate some buildings Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Did Portland ban the sale of menthol tobacco? | Fact brief
A statewide effort to ban all flavored tobacco products across Maine stalled in the Legislature last year.