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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Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
York beachgoer revives drowning woman at Long Sands Beach
Officials say the bystander used CPR to revive the 20-year-old woman after she was pulled from the water.
Another, weaker, earthquake shakes same area off coast of Maine
The 2.0 earthquake Wednesday morning was about 5.5 miles off York Harbor, the same region as the magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Monday.
Finding Our Voices receives $4.2K donation
The grassroots nonprofit is a two-time beneficiary of funding from the International Women’s Club of New England.
Sisterhood-building events set for February
Finding Our Voices Book Club discussion and cold water dip fundraiser bring hope and connectivity to women across Maine.
State awards $5.8 million to more than 100 Maine businesses for storm damage repairs
Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.
Portland Water District files lawsuit against forever chemical manufacturers
The district is seeking compensation to cover the cost of testing and treating wastewater polluted by chemicals used to make goods as varied as waterproof mascara, Teflon, Scotchgard and firefighting foams.
York becomes first Maine town to ban single-use plastic utensils
The new regulations for plastic straws, utensils and stir sticks go into effect in 2025.