Seven months after federal sequestration cuts forced the area’s Meals on Wheels program to scale back its mission to feed house-bound seniors, full service has been restored.
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Pentagon: Most furloughed civilians ordered back
The decision by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is based on a Pentagon legal interpretation of a law called the Pay Our Military Act.
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Bipartisan vote on back pay belies shutdown chasm
The GOP-run House passes a bill that would make sure the furloughed workers get paid for not working.
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State: Anthem can’t force customers to leave Central Maine Healthcare
The decision applies to customers in southern and western Maine.
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Arizona chief who lost 19 firefighters leaves job
City officials didn’t say why the decision was made.
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NJ man deemed oldest Medal of Honor winner dies
The Bayonne native received the Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman on Oct. 30, 1945.
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A-Rod sues Yankees team doctor, NYC hospital
He accuses the Yankees team doctor and a NYC hospital of mishandling his medical care during the playoffs last year.
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Novelist Russo to receive NH literary award
The Sarah Josepha Hale literary award is given each year to a pre-eminent author who lives in or has strong ties to New England.
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Official: NY undercover cop present at bike rally
A detective had been stripped of his gun and badge pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation.
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Kenya’s military spokesman names attackers
Four are named, contradicting government statements that had 10 to 15 involved in the mall attack on Sept. 21.