The high court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has increasingly reined in the powers of federal agencies, including the EPA, in recent years.
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Supreme Court rejects nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The settlement would have shielded Sackler family members who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would’ve provided billions of dollars to combat the epidemic.
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Posted inNation & World
In Gaza’s summer heat, Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage
Israel’s war in Gaza has decimated the strip’s sanitation system while simultaneously displacing the vast majority of the population, leaving many Palestinians living in tent camps nearby water contaminated with sewage and growing piles of garbage.
Posted inBusiness
Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching U.S. poses threat to automakers
America’s auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules.
Posted inNation & World
What triggered the coup attempt in Bolivia?
Wednesday’s rebellion followed months of tensions, with economic hardship and protests growing ever stronger.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine State Aquarium draws a crowd when it reopens after a 4-year hiatus
The state’s only aquarium reopened Wednesday and features new exhibits and research about the Gulf of Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Biden and Trump are set to debate. Here’s what their past performances looked like
Four years ago, then-President Trump arrived at the first debate with Joe Biden in Cleveland seemingly determined to steamroll Biden at every turn
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Farmington police to conduct multiagency active shooting training at Mt. Blue High School
Law enforcement services throughout Franklin County will continue to be provided during the training.
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Mavis Gensel recognized for 35 years of service with Farmington town office
Select Board approves money for police recruitment video.
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Town of Wilton stops payroll services for Friends of Wilson Lake
Town officials cited concerns over not hiring the employees, liability, insurances and other legalities.