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Milton updates COVID numbers

The Milton Standard Journal 02 Nov 2021
MILTON — Twenty students and staff members in the Milton ... Staff writer Kevin Mertz can be reached at 570-742-9671 or email kevin@standard-journal.com.
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Sight-impaired paddler given new double kayak

Gloucester Times 02 Nov 2021
In September, Leghorn’s kayak went missing ... “I know Chris is very thankful and I am as well ... Staff writer Taylor Ann Bradford may be contacted at 978-675-2705, tbradford@gloucestertimes.com or on Twitter at TayBradford97. Staff writer Taylor Ann Bradford may be contacted at 978-675-2705, tbradford@gloucestertimes.com or on Twitter at TayBradford97. .
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Shay School construction remains on track

Newburyport Daily News 02 Nov 2021
AMESBURY — The company building a new elementary school said workers expect to erect the steel frame soon. CTA Construction Managers is working on Sgt. Jordan M ... Staff writer Jim Sullivan covers Amesbury and Salisbury for The Daily News ... Follow him on Twitter @ndnsully. Staff writer Jim Sullivan covers Amesbury and Salisbury for The Daily News ... .
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Salisbury holds booster, flu vaccine clinics

Newburyport Daily News 02 Nov 2021
SALISBURY — The town will offer a first, second and third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines over the next two weekends ... Staff writer Jim Sullivan covers Amesbury and Salisbury for The Daily News ... Staff writer Jim Sullivan covers Amesbury and Salisbury for The Daily News ... .
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Allegations against LASTMA: Setting the record straight

Business Day Online 02 Nov 2021
According to the writer of the article, he/she in clear terms, is of the opinion that in a bribery case, it is the receiver of the bribe that should be prosecuted, not the giver ... The writers of the piece also encourage bribe collection and negotiations between law enforcement officers and traffic offenders.
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COVID Crisis: Nurses at both Kearney hospitals physically, emotionally drained

The Grand Island Independent 02 Nov 2021
MARY JANE SKALA, Hub Staff Writer ... “Not only are we seeing less staff, but we need more nurses than we did before due to increased demand,” Fecht said ... KRMC has, and does, ask regular staff members to put in overtime if needed — compensated, of course — “but they’re physically exhausted and emotionally drained by the pandemic,” CEO Bill Calhoun said.
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Pembroke council gives DOT greenlight to begin road repair process

The Robesonian 02 Nov 2021
Tomeka Sinclair Staff writer ... The town’s staff and consultant, Insight Planning & Development, will serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Board ... Planning staff noted that the side yard requirement will “continue to present an obstacle to development” within the town.
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State Police investigating Houma Police officer-involved shooting

Houma Today 02 Nov 2021
His condition was unknown ... — Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 448-7639 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com ... .
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Late-season write-in campaign supports Republican

The Milton Standard Journal 02 Nov 2021
LEWISBURG — Supporters of Matt Schumacher have apparently drafted the current East Buffalo Township (EBT) supervisor for a write-in campaign for school director ... "If they vote me in, then I'll take it," Schumacher said ... Mary D ... Staff writer Matt Farrand can be reached at 570-742-9671 and via email at matt@standard-journal.com ....
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Write-in totals could delay unofficial results

The Milton Standard Journal 02 Nov 2021
Names have been circulated for write-in candidates for school director in Lewisburg and Mifflinburg ... “When we open up everything, the mail-in ballots, there will be lots of pairs of eyes on it other than mine and the election staff.” ... Buffalo 1 ... Staff writer Matt Farrand can be reached at 570-742-9671 and via email at matt@standard-journal.com ....
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Lafourche correctional officer charged in bribery scheme

Houma Today 02 Nov 2021
A Lafourche Parish correctional officer is out of a job after being accused of taking part in a bribery scheme at the jail, authorities said. Former correctional officer Woody Shamblin Jr., 22, of Houma, has been charged with public bribery, authorities said ... More ... — Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 448-7639 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com.
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New Halo Infinite multiplayer map Streets has enough power weapons to feed an army

Games Radar 02 Nov 2021
Halo Infinite has a new map called Streets designed to pit players against each other in close quarters and across unusual sightlines ... Austin Wood ... They've yet to realize that his position as a staff writer is just a cover up for his career-spanning Destiny column, and he's kept the ruse going with a focus on news and the occasional feature ....
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Fantasy Escape Room a unique local experience

The Milton Standard Journal 02 Nov 2021
LEWISBURG — The manager of Lewisburg’s Fantasy Escape Room said this week that the local game site was unique from below the ground up. The puzzle room is in fact below ground level at 310 Market St., Lewisburg ... “Not everybody likes electronics ... Staff writer Matt Farrand can be reached at 570-742-9671 and via email at matt@standard-journal.com ....
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Couple opening cafe in Magnolia

Gloucester Times 02 Nov 2021
After the departure of the beloved Sheree’s Corner Cafe, a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was little hope that another breakfast place would be coming to Magnolia anytime soon. But there is some happy news ... Staff writer Taylor Ann Bradford may be contacted at 978-675-2705, tbradford@gloucestertimes.com or on Twitter at TayBradford97. .
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Library auction goes online

The Milton Standard Journal 02 Nov 2021
McEWENSVILLE — After being put on hold one year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Public Library’s largest annual fundraiser returns this year, but with a new format ... The auction started in September ... 20 ... 20 ... Staff writer Kevin Mertz can be reached at 570-742-9671 or email kevin@standard-journal.com ....
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