An estimated 1 in 5 tenured miners in Central Appalachia has black lung disease; one in 20 has the most disabling form of black lung.
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Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande floating barrier meant to stop migrants
The buoys are the latest escalation of Texas’ border security operation that also includes razor-wire fencing, arresting migrants on trespassing charges and sending busloads of asylum-seekers to Democratic-led cities in other states.
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Babe Ruth baseball: Capital Area 15U rolling through New England regional
Team is two wins away from tournament championship, both games will be played Tuesday.
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Brian Harman bags biggest trophy of career at British Open
Harman’s skills as a hunter were a big topic at Royal Liverpool, but his skills as a golfer stole the show.
Posted inMaine
Three people injured when car crosses centerline, rolls over on state Route 27 in Farmington
The 17-year-old driver and two passengers were taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Biden to focus on economy, manufacturing in visit to Maine on Friday
The president’s stop is part of a national push touting ‘Bidenomics,’ which supporters say is an attempt to grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up, rather than the top down.
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NFL notebook: Bills running back Nyheim Hines suffers season-ending injury
Hines reportedly sustained a knee injury when he was struck by a jet ski.
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U.S. Supreme Court asked to set aside ruling that blocks construction on West Virginia pipeline
Congress passed legislation last month ordering all necessary permits be issued for the pipeline, which crosses rugged mountainsides in Virginia and West Virginia, but the action was challenged in court.
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Women’s World Cup roundup: Cristiana Girelli makes history in Italy’s win
Girelli comes in as a sub and becomes the first Italian to score in two Women’s World Cups, in a 1-0 win over Argentina.
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Waterville property owners to see tax bills increase this year
A $2.5 million jump in the municipal and school budget for 2023-24 is driving most of the tax bill increases, although property valuation adjustments made this year are also contributing factors.