Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan said separately the situation was being watched for any signs Iran had decided to pursue actual weaponization of its nuclear program.
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Experts weigh in on how to maintain mental health through tumultuous political discourse
Fear can lead to anxiety and depression, which can take a toll on someone’s mental well-being.
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Asbestos remediation work, roof replacement almost complete at Bates Mill No. 5
The roof replacement is temporary, with an expected lifespan of five to 10 years.
Posted inCommunity News, Local Government, News
Kingfield Select Board reviews LD 2003 implementation plans with the Planning Board
The Kingfield Select Board discussed the implementation of LD 2003, focusing on affordable housing, density and short-term rental regulations, during their July 15 meeting.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside
Debate about the 81-year-old Democrat’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job.
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Recreational marijuana proposal has high hopes in Augusta as council starts discussion
Officials are considering allowing recreational marijuana businesses in Augusta where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed.
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How boot camps are helping to address historic gap in internet access on America’s tribal lands
Broadband expansion has gotten a major boost from the Biden administration, which has invested $65 billion to develop internet infrastructure in places that need it.
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Appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place
Industry groups and some Republican-led states had asked the court to block the rule, arguing that it was unattainable and threatened the nation’s power grid.
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Treasury warns that anti-‘woke’ banking laws like Florida’s are national security risk
Conservatives have sought to block environmental and socially conscious standards for investing, arguing that such initiatives can lead to unfair discrimination.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm held a meeting Friday, pressing ahead with plans for a virtual roll call before Aug. 7 to nominate the presidential pick, ahead of the party’s convention later in the month in Chicago.