The Secret Service said security protocols were put in place and that there was no threat to the White House. The Secret Service and police will continue to investigate.
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Child dies in Texas flooding
Rescuers pluck many Houston area residents from the roofs of their homes.
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Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, with 101 people missing
At least 155 people were injured, while damage from the rains forced more than 80,000 people from their homes. Approximately 15,000 took refuge in schools, gymnasiums and other temporary shelters.
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Pietroski joins team at Kennebec Savings Bank in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank President and CEO Andrew Silsby recently announced the addition of Michael Pietroski as the vice president and retail regional manager — central region. In his role, Pietroski oversees and leads the bank’s branches in Augusta, Waterville, Winthrop and Farmingdale, providing a dedicated, personalized customer service. “We are delighted to have […]
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University of Maine at Augusta announces winners of Maine Campus Compact Awards
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Office of Civic Engagement has announced that Kathryn Walker, assistant professor of dental health, was awarded the The Maine Campus Compact Donald Harward Faculty Award for Service-Learning Excellence. This award recognizes outstanding Maine faculty who integrate community or public service into the curriculum and who work […]
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Maine State Credit Union expands commercial lending team, announces key Augusta-area promotions
Maine State Credit Union has announced the expansion of its commercial lending team.
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Augusta-based MaineGeneral Medical Center receives an A grade for patient safety
AUGUSTA – MaineGeneral Medical Center earned the top grade of A on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade released recently. This national distinction celebrates MGMC’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “System-wide, MaineGeneral staff take great pride in providing high-quality, patient-centered care. We are proud to receive an ‘A’ grade from The […]
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Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from Election Day
Exactly six months before Election Day, Biden and Trump are locked in the first contest in 112 years with a current and former president competing for the White House.
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China’s president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions
Xi’s trip will be closely watched in Washington for signs of diminishing European support for its key foreign policy goals. At the same time, there’s increasing uncertainty in Europe about future U.S. support for trans-Atlantic allies.
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Madonna’s biggest-ever concert transforms Rio’s Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor
City Hall produced a report in April estimating that the concert would bring $57 million into the local economy. Hotel capacity was expected to reach 98% in Copacabana, according to Rio’s hotel association.