In Litchfield, a town with approximately 3,600, there are 239 households without access to reliable high-speed internet, and town officials say the new arrangement will get ‘unserved households served quickly.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
bell hooks, author who brought Black women’s perspectives to feminism, dies at 69
The influential writer, feminist, poet and cultural critic regularly tackled difficult subjects, including the differences in feminist thought and practice between white women and women of color.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fed will tighten credit faster, expects to raise interest rates 3 times in the coming year
In an abrupt policy shift, the Fed announced Wednesday that it will shrink its monthly bond purchases at twice the pace it previously announced.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills nominates attorney as next public advocate
William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
Posted inTimes Record
Senate passes defense bill with potential benefits for BIW
The annual national defense act authorizes three new Navy warships that Bath Iron Works could bid on.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Clinton selectmen move to put police station project to town vote next November
Town leaders approved the latest design for the police station, which would expand the town office to create more space for police operations.
Posted inNation & World
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in George Floyd’s killing
Since a federal sentence will run at the same time as his state sentence, he will likely spend 21 years in prison.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Horizon Organic to extend Maine, other Northeastern milk contracts 6 months
Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the company’s offer a “modest but welcome development.”