NOAA cautions that only about a third of right whale deaths are documented, so the total number of dead or injured animals could be much higher.
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Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger
Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed people into poverty.
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York could soon become a frontrunner in banning all plastic utensils
The town Select Board is scheduled to consider whether to put a proposal to ban all single-use plastic utensils, containers, cups and straws on a November ballot.
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Rate-setting practice for ‘standard offer’ power supply is costing Mainers millions
The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into ‘standard offer’ prices for 12 months.
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Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.
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Music as medicine: FDA approves stroke damage therapy from Portland startup
MedRhythms has gotten the green light to market a digital system that uses music to improve patients’ walking ability.
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Over 60 MaineHealth clinicians vote ‘no confidence’ in at-home care leadership
The nurses and other staff with Portland’s MaineHealth Care at Home are calling for change following disciplinary action against 6 pediatric providers and the firing of 2 longtime nurses.
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Biden making $20 billion available from ‘green bank’ for clean energy projects
Projects could include residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.
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Movie and TV stars join picket lines in fight over the future of Hollywood
The walkout is the first double-barreled strike by actors and screenwriters in more than 6 decades.
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UPS to train nonunion employees as talks with union for 340,000 workers stalls and deadline nears
UPS said Friday that the training is a temporary plan that has no impact on current operations.