Patriots tight end Hunter Henry, who missed most of preseason with a shoulder injury, is expected to be available against the Dolphins,
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Posted inNation & World
In New Jersey, New York Biden calls climate change ‘everybody’s crisis’
Biden said the threat from wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and other extreme weather must be dealt with in ways that will lessen the devastating effects of climate change.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. reaches 75% of adults with at least 1 vaccine dose
The U.S. hit 70% of adults with at least one dose in early August, four weeks after Biden’s July 4 target for the achievement.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Texas governor signs restrictive Republican voting bill into law
The laws are part of a national GOP campaign, including in Florida, Georgia and Arizona, to tighten voting laws, partly driven by Trump’s false claims that the election was stolen.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them – and when?
There’s still important science to be worked out about who really needs them and when.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study of J&J vaccine shows COVID infections cut in half among health workers
The vast majority of the breakthrough infections were mild.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Do ATVs belong on roads? Towns are abuzz on perks, drawbacks
Rural communities across the country are wrestling with the economic perks and environmental drawbacks of opening up their roads to ATVs.
Posted inCommunity
Scout Troop 622 plans Sept. 12 open house
Youth from the Manchester, Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Monmouth, Winthrop, Fayette, and Hallowell areas are welcome.
Posted inCommunity
Hygge topic of virtual workshop
Simple Living Coach & Consultant Lisa Luken will illustrate what hygge is and where it’s from at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, via Zoom. Luken will share why it’s important for happiness and teach how to create and embrace it in your life year-round. Those who attend can walk away with new insights and ideas […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fishing facility construction causes temporary road closure in Augusta
South Belfast Avenue only expected to be closed Tuesday. Augusta Police Chief Jared Mills says the closure could be extended, however, if unforeseen circumstances arise.