Councilors plan to make significant changes at an upcoming workshop, encouraged by residents on both sides of the divisive issue.
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Posted inNation & World
U.K. still doesn’t know source of nerve agent that poisoned Russian ex-spy
Moscow has adamantly denied being behind the attack and Vladamir Putin says Russia will push for a thorough investigation.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Midlife financial shock may lead to early death, study suggests
Research shows it was tied with a 50 percent greater risk of dying but the study couldn’t prove a cause-and-effect connection.
Posted inNation & World
In Memphis, a reborn Poor People’s Campaign aims to carry out Martin Luther King’s vision
50 years after his assassination, it promises a new era of direct moral action and ‘massive voter mobilization’ across the nation.
Posted inSports
Masters’ notebook: McIlroy needs win for career grand slam
Rory McIlroy nearly won the Masters in 2011 and has been in the top 10 each of the last four years, but still needs a win in Augusta to complete his career grand slam.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Spotify’s opening act on Wall Street strikes a chord with investors
The music streaming service debuts with a market value of $77 billion despite being unprofitable and facing competitors with deep pockets.
Posted inMaine
Waterville council approves using $300,000 in TIF money to help fund riverwalk
Gordon Contracting, Inc., of Sangerville, was chosen as the contractor for the $1.5 million project.
Posted inNation & World
‘Nightmare bacteria’ pose growing threat
The number of cases of the drug-resistant bacteria showing up last year was higher than expected.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Government reconsiders steep fee hikes at national parks including Acadia
The Interior Department met widespread opposition to its plan, which would have affected 17 parks, including the one in Maine.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school notes: Class shakeups alter baseball, softball, track landscapes
Erskine baseball finds answer at catcher in Jorgensen.