Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
New exhibits at CMCA explore the line between life and the beyond | Column
Four shows at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art showcase the mysteries beyond earthly existence.
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Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
Posted inLetters
Don’t be fooled by Susan Collins | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins must think we Mainers are as gullible as she is. Remember, Collins assured us that Brett Kavanaugh would not vote to overturn Roe v. Wade (he did), that RFK Jr. would not seek to restrict access to vaccines (he did) and that Donald Trump previously learned his lesson (he didn’t). Now, she expects us to […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains
The state’s largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon’s Blue Ox Malthouse.
Posted inMaine, News
Gorham man dies in crash on Plains Road in Poland
A Jeep attempted to pass another vehicle and collided head-on with a truck Tuesday, authorities say, also injuring two passengers.
Posted inOpinion, Times Record
There’s a long history of fishing on the Androscoggin River | Column
In addition to this seasonal fishery, there were once commercial fisheries on the river, and long before that, the Wabanaki people used to smoke fish right along the shore.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine towns are using AI for policing, lawmaking and budgets. Safeguards are optional.
In the absence of state or federal regulations on artificial intelligence, local governments are deciding for themselves what safe and ethical use of the technology looks like.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Celebrate Catherine O’Hara by rewatching – and laughing at – her best work
O’Hara, who died in January, gave us so many reasons to laugh.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine’s got big plans for celebrating America’s 250th
Several historical societies, art museums and other cultural institutions around the state have scheduled exhibits, lectures and other events to celebrate the nation’s birthday.