The earliest possible construction date is next fall, according to the town manager, as officials say seepage has continued despite the placement of sandbags.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Starbucks workers vote to unionize in Buffalo, New York
Starbucks has actively fought unionization at its stores for decades, saying its stores function best when it works directly with employees.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden honors ‘giant of our history’ Bob Dole at U.S. Capitol
The former Republican senator is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. The service is the first of several in Washington commemorating Dole’s life and legacy.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Pence navigates Trump’s shadow during New Hampshire visit
Former Vice President Mike Pence talks up his and Donald Trump’s time in office and insists the 2 parted ways on good terms, even though Pence’s life was threatened by Trump supporters at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills, an abuse survivor, to play role in domestic violence campaign
The Finding Our Voices campaign uses bookmarks and banners to tell the stories of domestic violence survivors.
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Large studies show huge benefit of COVID-19 booster shots
Scientists found that Israel’s aggressive campaign to shore up waning coronavirus immunity with a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine has saved lives and reduced new infections across the age spectrum.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Pamela Smart, who recruited teen lover to kill her husband, seeks pardon
The former high school employee is serving a sentence of life without the chance of parole for recruiting the boy to kill her husband in 1990.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. expands Pfizer COVID booster, opens extra dose to age 16
CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued a statement strongly encouraging those teens to get their booster as soon they’re six months past their last dose.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta Board of Education alters winter break at suggestion of student representative
A proposal to adjust winter break might have been good for teachers, but student representative Kristen Merrill says it would be difficult for most students.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help
An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.