Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
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We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
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2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains
The state’s largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon’s Blue Ox Malthouse.
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Maine towns are using AI for policing, lawmaking and budgets. Safeguards are optional.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Judge grants bond for Cumberland County corrections officer arrested by ICE
Emanuel Ludovic Mbuangi Landila’s ties to the community were wrongly characterized by the Department of Homeland Security, his attorney argues.
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A judge in Maine ordered ICE to bring 2 men back. They were released in Ohio.
Their attorney said volunteers from immigrant support groups helped them buy bus tickets so they could travel back to New England.