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Maine police watched a suspect through a neighbor’s camera for 3 years without a warrant
Until last week, Willie Banks’ attorney believed the camera just happened to catch the shooting. Then she learned there was more to the story.
A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department
The island had a police department until about a decade ago, when the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office took over.
Attorney for Maine client faces sanctions for AI-driven errors in court filing
The case offers the latest example of how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal field and raising ethical questions.
Jay officials set May 11 for nonbinding public hearing on police collaboration
Voters at a special town meeting are expected to decide on funding for trash disposal, and the Select Board will take up new sewer rates the same day.
Tariffs, price-fixing allegations drive fire truck costs out of reach for Maine towns
Fire engine prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic, rising much faster than inflation. New ones run more than $1 million.
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