Mayor Michelle Wu’s office declined to comment on the group’s request other than to say it’s reviewing the high court’s decision while also evaluating the city’s flag-raising program.
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At least 3 hurt, some trapped, in collapse at Boston construction site
The collapse occurred at a closed power plant in South Boston that is being redeveloped.
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Democratic governors’ group reserves $5 million in TV ad time for Maine’s race
The Maine Republican Party previously announced nearly $4 million in TV ad bookings for the race.
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Russia using ‘missile terrorism’ in wide attacks, Ukraine says
The European Union’s top official called on the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to ban Russian oil imports.
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Fed raises key interest rate by a half-point to tame highest inflation in 40 years
The Federal Reserve’s credit tightening will likely mean higher borrowing rates for many consumers and businesses over time, including for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans.
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New Jersey company indicted on charges of smuggling valuable eels
The Justice Department said the defendants conspired to unlawfully smuggle large numbers of baby European eels out of Europe to a factory in China.
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Maine man sentenced for hitting Missouri trooper with car
Galen Sailer, of Old Orchard Beach, was sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison.
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Trump’s endorsement power put to test as primary voters go to polls in Ohio
And in Indiana, more than a dozen state House members are trying to hold off Republican primary challengers who want to push the Legislature further to the right.
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Maine fishermen set record for value of catch in 2021
The increased value of several seafood products that year helped the state set the record.
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A jumbled landscape of state battles looms if Roe is overturned
About half of U.S. states are expected to ban abortion if Roe falls, and 22 states, largely in the South and Midwest, already have total or near-total bans on the books. Aside from Texas, all are now blocked because of Roe.