The lawsuit alleges that Exxon falsely promoted all plastics as recyclable. Only about 5% to 6% of plastic gets recycled in the U.S., according to recent estimates.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn man dies in Monday morning fire
Because of the extent of the damage, the cause of the fire is undetermined.
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Posted inMaine
Turner man, 29, dies after motorcycle collides with pickup truck in Litchfield
Jon W. Devoe was identified by police as the motorcyclist killed in the Sunday morning crash on state Route 197.
Posted inNation / World
Suspect in attempted assassination left note on his intention to kill Trump
Investigators also found a list with dates in August, September and October and venues where Trump had or was scheduled to appear.
Posted inNation / World
Biden administration seeks ban on Chinese, Russian software in U.S. vehicles
In extreme situations, a foreign adversary could shut down or take simultaneous control of vehicles, causing crashes and blocking roads, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said.
Posted inHealth
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
WASHINGTON — Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov when the federal program reopens. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency overseeing the program has not […]
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Congress reaches deal to avert government shutdown through December
With the election just weeks away, few lawmakers in either party had any appetite for the brinksmanship that often leads to a shutdown.
Posted inNation / World, News
Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as Israeli strikes kill more than 350
Lebanon’s health ministry said the strikes killed 356 people, including 24 children and 42 women, and wounded 1,246 people.
Posted inMaine, News
Largest continuous habitat in southern Maine to be protected from development
A land trust recently bought 79 acres along the Salmon Falls River and another 75 acres in Bauneg Beg Mountain Recreation Area in North Berwick – and is making plans for public access.
Posted inOxford Hills
Community members, advocates join together for 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally
About 150 community members, including some in various stages of recovery from addiction or substance use disorder, marched Sunday from The HILLS Recovery Center in Norway to Moore Park in South Paris.