James Breaux, a Black resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, says that BIW violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and terminated him because of his race after creating a ‘racially hostile work environment.’
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Posted inHealth
Infants’ tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says
A prominent doctors’ group worries that the condition that can affect breastfeeding is too often treated with unnecessary surgery.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in woman’s 1991 killing, lawyers say
Innocence Project attorneys allege that police intentionally botched the investigation into the man who died last week by not taking him into custody.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Russia relies on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, U.S. officials say
Tumultuous U.S. politics in recent weeks have prompted Russia, Iran and China to revise their propaganda playbook rapidly.
Posted inNation & World
Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike
The U.S. warns against escalation as the Israeli prime minister vows a ‘severe’ response to the strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children.
Posted inNation & World, News
Two children dead, 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at dance class in England
Two wounded adults who tried to shield the pupils were in critical condition, police said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
South Portland police identify 1 of 2 teens suspected in carjacking
They don’t confirm that Davyn Flynn, 18, and an unnamed 16-year-old are the teens who escaped from Long Creek on Friday, but the robbery occurred at the same time and place as the one the escapees are accused of committing.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton board updated on latest police, fire department activities
The Fire Rescue Department has had 31 calls and five mutual aid calls since June 1. The Police Department has made 87 arrests since Jan. 1.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Three-vehicle crash in Oakland sends two to hospital
The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man attempting to pass in median crashes on turnpike in Gray
Robert Padilla, 39, lost control of his pickup truck after trying to use the median to pass the SUV in front of him in the far-left lane, police said.