An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.
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Winthrop among first towns in Maine to consider AI policy
Winthrop’s draft policy, based on recommendations from the Maine Municipal Association, addresses security and privacy.
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Somerset County sheriff deputies: AI saves time writing reports
A new report writing software that uses artificial intelligence appears to be catching on among Maine law enforcement agencies, despite ongoing questions and criticism from defense attorneys and other advocates.
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Skowhegan’s recent elections were impacted by conservative PAC money
Revive Home Town Maine PAC, led by two county commissioners and funded by a conservative nonprofit, spent thousands of dollars supporting three select board candidates.
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Old Hallowell Day, Ironman preparations and Revere Bell | Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Judge weighs whether to order closing of Madison medical cannabis shop
The town of Madison, which says the shop is in violation of its ordinance because its operator does not have a state license, is also seeking thousands in civil penalties.
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Fairfield-area school budget passes after failing June referendum
Residents voted to approve MSAD 49’s amended $35.2 million budget Tuesday after it failed in June’s referendum, sending the revised version to a Sept. 2 referendum vote.
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Maranacook community rallies behind dismissed principal
Community members are urging the Regional School Unit 38 board to reinstate a beloved principal after a superintendent’s decision.
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Photos: Revere bell comes down for church tower renovations in Gardiner
Joe Phelan captures ongoing tower renovations Wednesday morning.
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Waterville eatery to feature crepes, smoothies and more
Mohammad Aljendi plans to open Jendi Crepe & Smoothie in early August at 40 Main St. in downtown Waterville.