Ben Nimmo confronting the dramatic boost that artificial intelligence can provide to foreign adversaries’ disinformation operations.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
New regulations prompt some concerns among personal care agencies
While agencies told The Monitor they generally agree with the need for licensing, some worried certain requirements would be difficult to meet and could push costs up.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Federal flood maps underestimated risk in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene
The agency’s maps fall short when assessing current risks in a wetter, hotter world.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Trump’s rally in Southern California
The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Fairfield-based nonprofit group unveils trailer to help homeless, veterans
The new trailer is to provide winter coats, sleeping bags, snow boots, toothpaste, deodorant and other necessities each month to about 100 homeless veterans and others in need.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Northern California meets Lewiston
A couple from Northern California stop in Lewiston Sunday afternoon.
Posted inMaine
New bill would pay farmers to put rentals on their land
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.
Posted inNation / World, News
Ukrainian envoy urges response to alleged killings of POWs in Kursk
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, more than 40 missiles and 400 drones against Ukraine over the past week.
Posted inMaine, News
One injured, airlifted to hospital after West Forks ATV crash
The driver suffered head injuries Saturday afternoon after hitting a pothole on the Bald Mountain Trail, a popular spot for off-roading and ATV riding.
Posted inNation / World, News
U.S. will send air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran
Israel is widely believed to be preparing a military response to Iran’s Oct. 1 attack when it fired roughly 180 missiles into Israel.