A team of medical professionals would need to confirm that the patient has a grave and incurable illness, is suffering from intolerable and untreatable pain, and is seeking lethal medication of their own free will.
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As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats
Women who never intended to end their pregnancies have nearly died because they could not get emergency treatment. Miscarriage care has been delayed. And even routine reproductive medical care is drying up.
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Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board said the agency is gathering data with assistance from Hyundai, the manufacturer of equipment in the ship’s engine room.
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Hundreds get a look as new Augusta Police Station opens doors for public tour
A grand opening was held Wednesday for the new, $20.5 million Augusta Police Station, where police are expected to move in a couple of weeks.
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Maine bill limiting tobacco sales would impact just 1 store
The House approved a bill Tuesday that would ban the sale of tobacco products within 300 feet of schools. But it would impact only 1 store in the state – and it’s in Portland’s West End.
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Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of top Hamas leader
The deaths threaten to strain the internationally mediated cease-fire talks, which appeared to gain steam in recent days even as the sides remain far apart on key issues.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. carriers seek to extend flight limits at packed airports
The flight limits helped improve on-time arrivals and departures at the participating airports in the fourth quarter, A4A said, as well as the percentage of flights completed.
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U.S., Japan look to improve collaboration with new AI research
The White House announced late last month that federal agencies have until the end of the year to determine how they will assess, test, and monitor the impact of government use of AI technology.
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County commissioners remove Wilton man from opioid committee
No reason was given for removal of Keith Amato from the panel.
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Conservatives compelled by Trump push Nebraska to adopt a winner-take-all election system
Their target is the state’s atypical system of splitting its 5 presidential electoral votes. Maine is the only other state to split its electoral votes.