However, the House version of the defense bill, which cleared the House in a partisan vote on Friday, does not contain the Blast Overpressure Safety Act.
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Recount requested in Senate District 24 Democratic primary decided by 24 votes
Initial results showed Denise Tepler of Topsham beating Jean Guzzetti of Bath, 1,822-1,798.
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Waterville workforce housing project secures federal housing assistance grant
The money, which comes from Community Development Block Grant funds, will help pay the costs of converting the historic building downtown at 165 Main St. into 18 workforce housing units.
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Watch: Mainers invited to design new version of old state flag in contest ahead of November vote
Voters will be asked this fall whether Maine should change its official state flag from the current one based on the state seal to a simpler, pine tree design dating to 1901.
Posted inNation & World, News
Micro communities for the homeless are sprouting up in U.S. cities
Faced with years of rising homelessness rates and failed solutions, city officials across the U.S. have been embracing rapid housing options emphasizing 3 factors: small, quick and cheap.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
On a warming planet, outdoor concerts need a new safety playbook
Concerts can increase that risk by increasing crowd density, as athletic fields are often converted into standing or seating room for ticket holders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston Fair returns to its roots with new June dates that signal fresh start to Maine’s fair season
Maine’s agricultural fair season kicks off this week with the Pittston Fair, which is returning to its historic June start date for the first time in many years.
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Fed diverges from global peers in new era of higher for longer
The Fed staying on hold raises questions around harmful foreign-exchange volatility and risks undermining progress on getting inflation down, according to analysis by Bloomberg Economics.
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Photos: Check out the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools and Education
Maine university system holds first conference on artificial intelligence
The event on Friday drew leaders from business, government and academia to talk about keeping Maine at the forefront of AI use and development.