A new report writing software that uses artificial intelligence appears to be catching on among Maine law enforcement agencies, despite ongoing questions and criticism from defense attorneys and other advocates.
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Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County continues to divide commissioners
A majority of county commissioners said they still object to a land trust’s acquisition of more than 1,800 acres next to Moxie Pond on behalf of the federal government.
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Last-minute hitch imperils Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County
Three of five county commissioners are concerned a land trust’s plan to buy 1,845 acres next to Moxie Pond for the National Park Service would close the area to hunting.
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Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
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Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
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Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
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Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold
More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.
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Storm bringing high winds, heavy rains to central Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
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Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million
The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.
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‘Gray market weed’: Illegal grow house operators and their tainted product take refuge in Maine’s legal market
With a little paperwork and scant oversight, investigators say illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized crime are increasingly shifting to the medical market, avoiding oversight in the process.