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Portland school employee accused of multiple sex crimes had past criminal background

By Rosemary Lausier on Oct 17, 2021 02:56 pm
Under state law, Benjamin Conroy would not have failed a state background check despite previous convictions for OUI in 2018.
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After her father died, she started helping people navigate their loved ones’ deaths

By Diane Atwood, Health contributor on Oct 17, 2021 12:00 pm
Alice Toohey says since her father’s death it has become her mission to offer people information and resources and to help them become more comfortable about having a conversation about death.
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Bicyclist hit by car on I-295

By Rosemary Lausier on Oct 17, 2021 11:49 am
Matthew Boyd, 38, was attempting to cross the highway near mile marker 8 in the northbound lane when he was hit by an SUV.
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COVID testing, turnaround times are still uneven this far into pandemic

By Kaiser Health News on Oct 17, 2021 11:29 am
Unpredictable waits can be a problem for those trying to plan travel, return to school from a quarantine — or even get lifesaving monoclonal antibody treatment within the optimal window if they do have COVID-19.
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Some Capitol riot defendants forgo lawyers

By The Associated Press on Oct 17, 2021 11:06 am
The decision by at least five defendants to defend themselves is bound to create a host of challenges, particularly for those behind bars.
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In quiet debut, Alzheimer’s drug finds skepticism

By The Associated Press on Oct 17, 2021 10:55 am
One neurology practice has even banned Biogen's sales reps from its offices, citing concerns about the drug and its price, which can climb past $50,000 annually.
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US religious group says 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti

By The Associated Press on Oct 17, 2021 09:57 am
The missionaries were on their way home from building an orphanage.
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Vermont high school’s halftime show is a drag pageant

By The Associated Press on Oct 17, 2021 09:12 am
As school cheerleaders wrapped up their routine, about 30 students and faculty members dressed as drag queens and kings walked out onto the field and the crowd started to chant, "Drag Ball!"
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Lawsuits demand unproven ivermectin for COVID patients

By The Associated Press on Oct 17, 2021 08:18 am
At least two dozen lawsuits have been filed around the U.S., many in recent weeks, by people seeking to force hospitals to give their COVID-stricken loved ones ivermectin.
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Maine fire investigator claims he was denied promotion after supporting bill that spent agency’s surplus

By Judy Harrison on Oct 17, 2021 01:00 am
Mark J. Roberts, 42, claims his right to free speech was violated and discriminated against on the basis of sex.
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