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Lina Portman2 weeks ago
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EPA to hold meeting on soil sampling plans near Erie Coke Corp.

Asbestos and harmful chemicals left at Erie's Quin-T and EMI sites Tina Mengine, executive director of the Erie County Redevelopment…
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Lina Portman3 weeks ago
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Woman killed in downtown Spokane hit-and-run identified | Spokane News

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identity and cause of death of the woman…
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Lina Portman4 weeks ago
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Vancouver drug advocates face trafficking charges, police say

Two founders of a Vancouver drug advocacy group that distributed what they claimed were safe doses of heroin, cocaine and…
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Lina PortmanJune 6, 2024
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Scientists identify 8 lifestyle factors that can slow biological aging

Recent research indicates that maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can positively impact biological aging and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease…
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Lina PortmanMay 31, 2024
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BFHD Response to Lineage Logistics Fire Town Hall | News

FINLEY, Washington.- The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) along with other agencies hosted a mask drive-thru in response to community needs.…
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Lina PortmanMay 29, 2024
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Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell presents monthly report to commissioners | Local News

KXLG – Watertown, SD} During Tuesday's briefing to the Codington County Commissioners, Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell presented a comprehensive…
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Lina PortmanMay 28, 2024
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Watertown man receives suspended sentence for drug charges | Local News

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Andrew Lee Fryer, 33, of Watertown, was sentenced on April 10, 2024, on controlled substance charges.…
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Lina PortmanMay 28, 2024
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Adolescents whose classmates have mental illness are at significantly higher risk of psychiatric diagnosis later in life: JAMA

Researchers have found that mental disorders can be transmitted within adolescent peer networks. This finding comes from a global study…
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