Somerset County Sheriff’s Office considers AI-powered cameras to generate police reports https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/06/somerset-county-sheriffs-office-considers-ai-powered-cameras-to-generate-police-reports/
Former Winthrop superintendent tells public to recall school board members https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/05/former-winthrop-superintendent-tells-public-to-recall-school-board-members/
Governor Mills calls out Sagadahoc deputy, Army for not preventing Lewiston mass shooting https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/06/maine-state-police-release-after-action-report-on-lewiston-shooting/
Auburn officials explain tax bills after some property owners question increase https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/06/auburn-officials-explain-tax-bills-after-some-property-owners-question-increase/
South Portland leaders call on lawmakers for property tax reform, relief https://www.wgme.com/news/local/maine-housing-crisis-south-portland-leaders-call-on-lawmakers-for-property-tax-reform-relief#
Lewiston council approves TIF for massive Continental Mill redevelopment https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/lewiston-council-approves-tif-for-massive-continental-mill-redevelopment/
Androscoggin EMA director questioned about response to Lisbon water contamination https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/androscoggin-county-ema-director-questioned-about-response-to-lisbon-water-contamination/
Kingfield selectboard reviews coffee shop proposal amid wastewater system concerns https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/kingfield-select-board-reviews-coffee-shop-proposal-amid-wastewater-system-concerns/
Democratic lawmakers, developer endorse Harris’ plans to ease affordable housing crisis https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/democratic-lawmakers-join-harris-campaign-in-portland-to-call-for-housing-crisis-fix/
Lawsuit says Maine law thwarts impact of Bangor school’s decision https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/lawsuit-says-maine-law-thwarts-impact-of-bangor-schools-decision/
NorthStar EMS director gives Wilton board overview of ambulance service rebrand https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/northstar-ems-director-gives-wilton-board-overview-of-ambulance-service-rebrand/
Farmington selectboard votes to request 5th liquor license from state https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/09/05/farmington-select-board-votes-to-request-fifth-liquor-license-from-state/
South Portland plans $74M renovation of Mahoney Middle. Residents ask it it’s needed https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/05/south-portland-plans-for-74-million-mahoney-renovation-but-residents-question-if-its-needed/
Georgetown school bell rings in a new era https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/05/georgetown-school-bell-rings-in-a-new-era/
Maine panel recommends state of emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/09/06/homestead/homestead-environment/maine-panel-recommends-state-of-emergency-over-mosquito-borne-illnesses/
Maine’s national park and monument added $750M to the economy last year https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/09/03/business/maine-acadia-katahdin-woods-and-waters-economy-impact-2023/
Mt. Desert wants to restore its working waterfront https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/09/04/hancock/hancock-government/otter-creek-maine-working-waterfront-restoration-resolution/
Mainers could see significant savings on energy bills in the next two decades, report finds https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2024-09-03/mainers-could-see-significant-savings-on-energy-bills-in-the-next-two-decades-report-finds
United Way of Southern Maine lands $5.4 million grant to support immigrant resettlement https://www.mainepublic.org/maine/2024-08-30/united-way-of-southern-maine-lands-5-4-million-grant-to-support-immigrant-resettlement
Lisbon water cleared for consumption after CDC conducts arsenic testing https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2024-08-30/lisbon-under-do-not-drink-order-after-sludge-contamination-prompts-arsenic-testing
Mainers can now apply online for home heating help https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2024-09-03/mainers-can-now-apply-online-for-home-heating-help
Franklin County commissioners appoint three members to opioid committee https://dailybulldog.com/features/franklin-county-commissioners-appoint-three-members-to-opioid-committee/
Sen. Collins advances funding for three Franklin County projects https://dailybulldog.com/features/senator-collins-advances-funding-for-three-franklin-county-projects/
DEP to test some residential wells for PFAS following firefighting foam spill https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/environment/2024/09/04/maine-dep-to-test-some-residential-wells-for-pfas-following-firefighting-foam-spill
Lewiston council approves homeless shelter proposal https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/housing/2024/09/04/lewiston-council-approves-homeless-shelter-proposal
A look at how federal plans could make the costs of housing more affordable https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/08/26/a-look-at-how-federal-plans-could-make-the-costs-of-housing-more-affordable/
Maine DOT offers incentive to stem ferry cancellations, though union fears it’s just a ‘Band-Aid’ https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/08/27/maine-dot-offers-incentive-to-stem-ferry-cancellations-though-union-fears-its-just-a-band-aid/?emci=8ef8400c-e963-ef11-991a-6045bddbfc4b&emdi=cb5dbceb-6364-ef11-991a-6045bdd9e096&ceid=387779
Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court? https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/26/police-officers-are-starting-to-use-ai-chatbots-to-write-crime-reports-will-they-hold-up-in-court/
Manchester fire chief resigns in wake of police impersonation scandal https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/26/manchester-fire-chief-resigns-in-wake-of-police-impersonation-scandal/
Maine public defense office submits early $64.5M request for next budget https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/08/26/maine-public-defense-office-submits-early-64-5-million-request-for-next-budget/