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Kurt Vonnegut museum raises $1.5 million for new Indianapolis home

by Associated Press May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis has reached its goal of raising $1.5 million to acquire and begin renovations on a building to serve as its permanent home. The museum announced Wednesday that it met a deadline for the fundraising effort. The museum’s founder and CEO, Julia Whitehead, told The Indianapolis […]

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For ‘Hot Zone,’ Margulies confronts claustrophobia and Ebola

by AMANDA LEE MYERS Associated Press May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

But she hopes the true-life tale of Ebola’s arrival in the U.S. drives home the importance of science, research.

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Roofing contractor pleads not guilty in worker’s death

by Matt Byrne May 20, 2019May 21, 2019

Shawn D. Purvis is charged with manslaughter but maintains he is not responsible for ensuring his workers adhere to federal workplace safety standards.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face ‘end’

by JON GAMBRELL Associated Press May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Trump warns Iran not to threaten US again or it will face its ‘official end’ after rocket lands near embassy in Baghdad.

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Preble Street’s plan for women’s shelter hits roadblock

by Randy Billings May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Portland officials say zoning rules and the terms of a sales agreement will need to be changed before the former city-owned building in Bayside can be used as a healing center for victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Portlanders to debate homeless shelter site as decision nears

by Randy Billings May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

The City Council has zeroed in on two potential sites for a new homeless shelter, and residents will have their chance to weigh in Monday.

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Task force on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ begins work this week

by Kevin Miller May 19, 2019May 19, 2019

The group created by Gov. Janet Mills will assess contamination sites and may develop cleanup plans, as state environmental regulators collect results from the first statewide testing for contamination in wastewater treatment plant sludge.

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