The Union of Concerned Scientists predicts that high-tide flooding caused by rising seas will hit critical facilities with a few years if emissions stay the same.
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Waterville animal shelter hires new executive director with background as owner of dog training business
Josh Forester, 48, of Cornville, is the new executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road in Waterville.
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Nonprofit’s $500 grants help cut residents’ home insurance costs after wildfire
Five years after the 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed 90% of the homes here, residents of Paradise, California, face a new struggle: Finding homeowner’s insurance.
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A majority of Latinos are worried about their finances, new poll shows
The survey found 66% of Latinos ages 25 to 39 are worried about paying next month’s rent or mortgage bill.
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Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider
The incident bore all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, in which targets are asked to pay a ransom to access encrypted files.
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Uber is locking out NYC drivers mid-shift to lower minimum pay
The lockouts, which began last month, are aimed at limiting how much non-passenger time drivers are able to log and be paid for.
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Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
Apple is accused of imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues.
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Biden administration announces steps to increase housing supply as prices create crunch
The government’s new investments include providing $100 million to support affordable housing financing and other measures.
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Maine State Aquarium to reopen after 4 years
The state-run museum and learning center in Boothbay Harbor opens Wednesday after $1.1 million in upgrades that include 2 new tanks designed to look like the rocky coasts of Boothbay and Burnt Island.
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As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.