The city’s health and human services director says the program has maintained access to clean syringes without relaxing its exchange rules, but public health experts say the more restrictive approach can put people at risk during the pandemic.
January 2021
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Family, co-workers, old FB friends helped catch Capitol intruders, records show
In recent days, law enforcement agencies have brought more than 100 criminal cases against people accused of participating in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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New RSU 21 board member resigns
Josiah Currier said he’s withdrawing for personal reasons.
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Rare gold coin sells for $9.36 million at Texas auction
The Brasher Doubloon, made by a noted craftsman in New York in 1787, came from the collection of a late businessman, who paid $725,000 for it in 1979.
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Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the ‘Gang of 16,’ which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
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Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19
The comedian had been performing socially distanced shows in Ohio since June, and moved his shows to Texas during the winter.
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Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years
The author of ‘The Greatest Generation’ was the anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ and for big events for more than 20 years.
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Biden orders federal review of threat posed by violent domestic extremism
The threat assessment, coordinated by the national intelligence office, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, will be used as a foundation to develop policy, the White House said.
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Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley
Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to determine whether the senators failed to put loyalty ‘to the highest moral principles and to country above loyalty to persons, party, or Government department.’
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Sea Road students chat ‘long distance’ to astronaut on the International Space Station
Amateur radio and the internet made the conversation with astronaut Michael Hopkins possible.