The recommendation comes as the city’s newly formed Housing Committee is being charged with assessing what officials say is a housing crisis in the city.
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Posted inNation & World
Chauvin expected to plead guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
A hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to change his current not-guilty plea in the case.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
National Guard members deployed as COVID surge keeps pressure on Maine hospitals
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston asks for help as a federal surge response team gets to work assisting the staff at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop business finds success in adding retail to her online natural skincare business
Kristin Mutchler already had a thriving online natural skincare business with Pickles Potions & Lotions, and in a time when more people are shopping online because of concerns about COVID-19, she has opened a retail shop in Winthrop.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Armory clinic administers more than 3,500 vaccine shots last week, officials say
Saturday’s clinic had the highest turnout, with 1,206 people, and more walk-in clinics are planned for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Posted inNation & World
No troops disciplined in U.S. strike that killed civilians in Kabul
A review concluded that the strike, which killed 10 civilians, including 7 children, was a tragic mistake and not caused by misconduct or negligence.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, Outdoors
Banned decades ago, PCBs still posing threat to wildlife
Researchers in New Hampshire are investigating the potential link between PCBs and population declines of loons.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
Booster shots encouraged but not required for Bates College students
The Lewiston college says more COVID-19 restrictions may be needed next semester, but not yet and maybe never.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Curry falls short of record, but leads Warriors past Pacers, 102-100
Stephen Curry finishes one 3-pointer shy of the NBA career record.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Monday’s college roundup: Bates edges Husson 82-80 in men’s basketball
Drew Sachs comes off the bench to score 23 points for the Bobcats.