In all, Loop says, 191 stores and restaurants worldwide will be selling products in reusable containers by the first quarter of 2022, up from just a dozen stores in Paris at the end of 2020.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district reviews COVID-19 relief money plan
Maine School Administrative District 11 expects to receive nearly $3.6 million from the American Rescue Plan.
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Posted inMaine
Pittsfield officials OK pay increase, more vacation time to attract new police officers
Town Council approves changes to union contract that are meant to spur hiring for the Police Department, which has been short-staffed since the spring.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools report vandalism linked to social media trend
While most of the vandalism and thefts in Maine have been relatively minor, other school districts around the country have had more serious cases that led to criminal charges against students.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Schwarber, Sale help Boston win 7th in a row, 12-5 over Mets
Kyle Schwarber homers twice and scores four times, and Chris Sale strikes out eight in five innings for the Red Sox.
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Cost for internal investigation into Franklin County government reaches $10,200
A human resources consultanting firm was hired in June.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Wednesday’s college roundup: St. Joe’s shuts out Dean 3-0 in women’s soccer
Madison Michaud scores two goals for the Monks.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Collins says she opposes Democrats’ bill ensuring abortion rights
The Maine senator says the legislation would interfere with an existing law that ensures health professionals who object to abortion are not required to participate in it.
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MLB roundup: Rays clinch playoff berth with 7-1 win over Blue Jays
Tampa Bay secures a playoff spot for the third straight season and seventh since 2008.
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Red Sox notebook: Once full of potential, lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is running out of time
It’s a contract year, but pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has had his struggles as the Red Sox battle for a spot in the playoffs.