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The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Thousands of U.S. water systems are failing to identify toxic lead pipes, leaving millions of residents uncertain about their water safety and delaying critical national infrastructure upgrades.
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3m'60 Minutes' opens 59th season on CBS with no direct mention of show's off-season turmoil
NEW YORK (AP) — The venerable newsmagazine “60 Minutes” opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night with no direct mention of the turmoil and departures that have unfolded behind the scenes in recent months. Hosts waited until the show’s end to acknowledge that anything different was going on. While speaking about the claim […]
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6mDenmark extends Poland Spring water extraction hearing again
Denmark residents debate Poland Spring's water extraction permit renewal, citing concerns over drought, groundwater levels, and potential impacts on private wells and local water supplies.
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4mAroostook County couple launches ‘walking taco’ business after eclipse success
After selling 3,000 walking tacos during the 2024 eclipse, an Aroostook County couple secured a $25,000 grant to launch a inclusive food trailer business serving their local community.
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5mCoroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
A Pennsylvania coroner confirms that one of two infant deaths was caused by measles, sparking intense political debate and scrutiny over official health agency reporting and vaccination transparency.
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6mLubec School Board takes no action on dispute over playground access
Tensions rise in Lubec as residents and the School Board clash over public access to a community-built playground on school property, sparking a broader debate on local control.