The shutdown follies

This Maine town shows how Flock camera opposition has gone national

Fryeburg's police chief says his phone and email have not stopped buzzing this week over a plan involving Flock cameras.

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed

A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity connected to his wife, but it declined to file criminal charges due to a lack of evidence indicating who specifically was responsible. DeSantis on Thursday did not dispute the legitimacy of the secret […]

AI-powered drones used for military training will now be built in Old Town

TurbineOne focuses on building software that makes drones autonomous and viable on battlefields where remote control isn’t possible.

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center’s intention to return President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue by early next month, challenging the board’s insistence on moving forward even in the face of a court ruling that blocked and reversed a previous effort. Just seconds after […]

Controllers warned Marine One pilots about communication issues week before dual takeoff, NTSB says

Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the chopper were allowed to take off at the same time, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. Both sides met to discuss the failures in communications and agreed to an […]