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BPS, Boston Afterschool & Beyond offer expanded summer programming - The Bay State Banner
Boston Public Schools is teaming up with Boston Afterschool and Beyond on an ambitious goal: enrolling nearly 28,000 students in summer recreational and enrichment programs. Kicking off the effort Thursday at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and representatives
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Source: The Bay State Banner
Biden administration announces it intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Bo Erickson, CBS News The Biden administration announced its intention last Thursday to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, including menthol. 'Banning menthol—the last allowable flavor—in cigarettes and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives, particularly among those
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Death of reporter leads to call for newsroom diversity - Garland Journal
By Valerie Fields HillTexas Metro News Residents of two historically Black neighborhoods remembered an African American journalist during a ceremony last week as a kind and skilled writer who reported
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V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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Digitisation increasing global reach - Barbados Today
Some small businesses which received government assistance over the past year have invested in basic technology in an effort to become more sustainable. This indication has come from Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investment Marsha Caddle, as she highlighted on Thursday, the
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Looking to Fill 200 Vacancies | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is looking for 200 men and women to fill corrections officer vacancies at the three jails. The vacancies—resulting from retirements or other turnover—critically affect staffing levels in the facilities. In an effort to get folks hired fast, the Sheriff is
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Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Kicks Off Her US Senate Campaign Tour in Milwaukee | The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski officially launched her bid for U.S. Senate Monday, meeting with Milwaukee small business owners and community leaders on the issues they are facing due to the pandemic. Godlewski is joining a crowded field of Democrats vying to take on
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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
No Action Taken by NWSL in Incident Involving Black Player | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By J. Coyden Palmer After a week’s long investigation into an incident involving Chicago Red Stars Defender Sarah Gorden, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced no disciplinary actions will be taken. The NWSL used the services of an independent investigator to look into a matter that
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Mississippi governor to end federal unemployment benefits - TheGrio
It looks like Mississippi is ending its additional federal unemployment benefits. The governor of the state announced on Monday that... View Article The post Mississippi governor to end federal unemployment benefits appeared first on TheGrio.
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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Executives with Regions Bank and the PGA TOUR Discuss Equity and Community Engagement at the Regions Tradition
By Evelyn Mitchell Doing More Today The Regions Tradition, a PGA TOUR Champions major sponsored by Regions Bank, brings players, fans, and businesses together for five days of golf benefitting Children’s of Alabama and a variety of other local charities. The tournament also brings together two
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Todd Spitzer Launches New Hate Crimes Unit in Orange County - Los Angeles Sentinel
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer today announced that his office has created a new unit that will focus on hate crimes. The post Todd Spitzer Launches New Hate Crimes Unit in Orange County appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Bradshaw: Parents should encourage children to take health protocols seriously - Barbados Today
With public health officials giving the all clear to St George Primary School and Princess Margaret Secondary School after the Ministry of Health investigated COVID-19 exposures, Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw is imploring parents to use these cases as a cautionary tale to their
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
WHO says COVID variant in India 'of concern' - Barbados Today
SOURCE: AFP — A COVID-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being 'of concern', the World Health Organization said Monday. The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India last
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
15-year-old Bolingbrook girl dies from COVID-19 two days after testing positive | The Crusader Newspaper Group
BY Shannon Halligan, WGN TV Family is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old Bolingbrook girl who died from COVID-19 just two days after testing positive. Last week, Dykota Morgan was a perfectly healthy 15-year-old freshman at Bolingbrook High School who excelled in school and athletics. But shortly
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
Unemployment insurance in the U.S. Virgin Isalnds has paid out more than $133 Million since the beginning of the pandemic through May 2, according to the V.I. Labor Department.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
How This Dallas Mom is Helping Protect Black Mothers and their Babies - Texas Metro News
Cessilye Smith is helping address Black maternal and infant mortality through Abide Women's Health Services. The post How This Dallas Mom is Helping Protect Black Mothers and their Babies appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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General Fishing Season Opens May 1 - Milwaukee Community Journal
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2021-2022 fishing season will open May 1, without any changes to season dates. All regulations and license requirements still apply. “I hope everyone is as excited as I am for the 2021 fishing season,” said
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Councilors struggle to rein in police overtime - The Bay State Banner
Police overtime has increased despite there being fewer court sessions, fewer public festivals and parades and other traditional drivers of overtime. City councilors who are trying to find answers for why the police budget continues to rise have found few
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Source: The Bay State Banner
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Preliminary air quality testing conducted by the Virgin Islands National Guard Civil Support Team Saturday found elevated levels of sulfur dioxide in the air near the Limetree Bay Refinery.
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
New Webcam! Cinnamon, Maho and Francis Bays | News of St. John
A new webcam started streaming from St. John on April 21 and this one gives you a birds eye view of your favorite North Shore Beaches 🙂 This webcam stream is one of many on the Great Expectations STJ YouTube channel.  You may have tuned into many of the long standing cameras on this
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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
Lottery has new $50 000 game - Barbados Today
The Barbados Lottery’s new $5 instant scratch ticket game “Metal Pearl 7s” offers players 15 chances to win up to $50,000 on one ticket. The all-new dual instant scratch ticket game is easy to play, and players can win instantly with a high amount of cash and prizes. “We believe this new game will
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Ministry of International Business and Industry working remotely due to COVID-19 case - Barbados Today
The Ministry of International Business and Industry, located on the 8th Floor, Baobab Tower, Warrens, St Michael, has been closed due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19.  The individual, who was working remotely following the first test, was confirmed positive after the second
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Police video shows officer using stun gun on handcuffed man - TheGrio
Police video shows a Louisiana officer using a stun gun on a handcuffed 67-year-old man sitting in a patrol car’s... View Article The post Police video shows officer using stun gun on handcuffed man appeared first on TheGrio.
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PwC joins worthy St Vincent cause - Barbados Today
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation have collectively raised over US$100,000 for donation to the disaster relief and recovery efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines. On April 9, the La Soufriere volcano erupted explosively, sending ash and gas plumes
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Road closure of Holetown from Rubis Service Station to the junction of Highway C and Highway 1 - Barbados Today
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources has advised that the section in Holetown from Rubis Service Station to the junction of Highway C and Highway 1 will be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., from tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, to Friday, May 14.  This forms part of the ongoing road
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
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