Separate teen accounts for those under 18 are part of an effort to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.
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Augusta voters to decide Nov. 5 on borrowing $5.5 million for a variety of projects
A resident told city councilors that having one up-or-down vote on funding for a number of unrelated projects deprives voters of choice.
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Poll shows Theriault with edge over Golden, Harris leading Trump in Maine
Among those surveyed, 50% in the state said they planned to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race and 41% said they would vote for former President Donald Trump.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine will consider historic $30 million bond to repair and restore trails
Question 4 asks voters to approve funding that would be used for grants to build, repair and maintain non-motorized, motorized and multiuse trails.
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Waterville children’s home launches essentials program
The organization aims to support more people in 2024 by accepting applications a month earlier than previous years and extending the age range to include youth through 17 years old.
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Spectrum Generations to offer wellness workshops this fall
Spectrum Generations, in collaboration with Healthy Living for ME, is holding a series of wellness workshops this fall designed to help individuals of all ages and abilities improve their health, well-being and overall quality of life. Whether one seeks to increase physical activity, manage chronic conditions, or navigate the challenges of caregiving, these workshops aim […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being investigated for collecting dead whale
The former independent presidential candidate disclosed the investigation on Saturday while campaigning outside Phoenix for Donald Trump.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County Commissioners OK contract for AI technology that helps write police reports
The AI technology takes audio from body camera recordings and generates a draft template of a police report to be reviewed and edited, which proponents say can free up law enforcement officers to do other police work.
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Farmington’s United Way’s Jeep Jam planned for Sept. 28
The Jeep poker run starts at 1 p.m. with a cash prize for the best hand.
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Waterville center receives $4K grant for youth literacy
The Alfond Youth & Community Center After School Program used the funds to purchase iPads for satellite programs in Benton, China, Millstream and Oakland which will allow youth to access Epic! Books and read a wide range of digital books despite limited physical collections.