Towns experimenting with AI without policies to govern its use

Newry couple’s plans to extract lithium-rich ore remains ‘on hold’. “The mining regulations in Maine are not designed to promote environmentally safe extraction but rather to ban mining,” Mary Freeman contends. Click the image to read this story by Chris D'Angelo.

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Despite new federal guidelines, Mills looks to expand COVID-19 vaccine availability in Maine | Spectrum News Maine

Mills, weighing Senate run, declines to criticize Susan Collins | Portland Press Herald

Maine poised to set record number of Lyme disease cases, again | Spectrum News Maine

Maine towns are experimenting with AI without policies to govern its use | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

They called 911 after a man drowned in Papoose Pond. The sheriff’s office called Border Patrol. | Portland Press Herald

CMP adds new tech to minimize power outages | Maine Public

Neighboring prosecutor to oversee Maine lawmaker’s election interference case | Portland Press Herald

Planned sit-in fizzles as no supporters show up to protest Maine homelessness crisis | WGME

Parents say Orrington school ignored slurs, injuries and other bullying | Bangor Daily News

Maine Mariners extend their affiliation with the Boston Bruins | WMTW

Library cards will double as free state park passes in Maine for one day this month | News Center Maine

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Maine Monitor to host booth at Common Ground Country Fair

The Maine Monitor staff will once again host a booth at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Country Fair, which is being held the weekend of September 19 in Unity. The Monitor team will answer questions about the newsroom’s work and speak to fairgoers about their local journalism needs.

The Maine Monitor will also unveil new merchandise, designed by local Maine artist Ashley Megquier. Learn more about our Common Ground fair plans.

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