LEWISTON — In the wake of violence that has rocked Lewiston in recent weeks, police say the last things people need are rumor and wild exaggeration. Police issued an alert Wednesday advising people to be wary of believing everything they read on social media. Of particular concern, they say, are a number of Facebook pages […]
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What do you hear? Audio clip spurs social media debate over Yanny or Laurel
What do you hear?! Yanny or Laurel pic.twitter.com/jvHhCbMc8I — Cloe Feldman (@CloeCouture) May 15, 2018 NEW YORK (AP) — Do you hear what I hear? That’s the question as a short audio clip has sparked a social media debate about whether the word is “yanny” or “laurel.” How one hears it is similar to how people viewed […]
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Maine chefs serving their cuisine on social media
During his first week as executive chef at Evo Kitchen + Bar in Portland, Matt Ginn fed an old high school buddy, who scolded him for ignoring social media. “He said ‘Dude, you’re not on Instagram? What’s wrong with you?’ ” Ginn recalled. The friend explained how showing off his food would benefit his business, […]
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Waterville mayor taking heat for tweet about Parkland student
WATERVILLE — A Twitter account that goes by Waterville Republicans is calling on Mayor Nick Isgro to apologize for comments he made about Florida school shooting survivor David Hogg telling him to “Eat it, Hogg.” In a tweet Tuesday, the newly formed account said it was “deeply disappointed” by Isgro’s comments, which according to the […]
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It’s easier to hate Facebook than it is to quit it
First, you have to know where the deactivation page lies in your account settings. To even see the page, you have to re-enter your password. Then, Facebook makes its final plea: “Are you sure you want to deactivate your account?” The deactivation page displays a mosaic of your friends’ photos, each one accompanied by a […]
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Smartphones and kids … a good mix?
With more teens feeling hopeless and suicidal, Maine schools, kids and parents struggle to deal with a technology that’s changed a generation. As principal of Oxford Elementary School, Tiffany Karnes has seen smartphone users start young. Like 7 years old young. “It would not be unusual to see a first- or second-grader who has a […]
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The good and bad of social media use among student-athletes
Sean Whalen tweets. He’ll tweet about the sports he plays or the New England Patriots or TV shows; and when he’s done, the Madison Area Memorial High School senior and basketball player hops on Facebook, or Instagram or Snapchat. He has a full social media plate. And he understands why many other high school athletes […]
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Age-based employment ads on social media concern Collins
Concerned that social media sites are fostering age discrimination by allowing companies to target employment advertisements to younger users, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is seeking answers from Facebook, Google and LinkedIn about what they are doing to prevent bias against older workers. In a joint letter with U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, D-Penn., the Maine Republican […]
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Online threat from Kentucky closes Maranacook middle and high schools
READFIELD — Classes and activities at Maranacook Community Middle and High School were canceled Tuesday because of an anonymous threat on social media, according to the Regional School Unit 38 Facebook page. The elementary schools in the district are open. “Due to a concern for campus safety, there will not be school today, November 28 […]
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Lewiston superintendent speaks out on recent student suicide
LEWISTON — School Superintendent Bill Webster expressed to the School Committee on Monday his sadness for the recent death of a middle school student. “As has been reported, Anie (Graham) left the school with her parents, identified at risk. They went to her medical provider, then after that went to the hospital, and with that […]