In the destructive aftermath of the EF-4 tornado, volunteers began gathering when the sun rose Dec. 11, 2021, at Brown’s Farm Fresh Produce on Kentucky 69, just north of Hartford. It became the makeshift base of a major volunteer effort that would become the Ohio County Long-Term Recovery Team. Matthew Sickling, the team’s general manager, …
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Migraine is a pain associated with a throbbing pain in the head that lasts from 4 to 72 hours. They are usually annoying and can affect the quality of your life, causing you to lose interest in everything and everyone around you. According to Jamanetwork.com, more than 10% of people worldwide are affected by migraines, …
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Maine Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked passage of an emergency bill to provide direct checks and heat and housing assistance to struggling Mainers this winter. The Senate voted along party lines, with Democrats supporting Governor Janet Mills’ proposed plan and Republicans opposing it. The 21-8 vote fell short of the two-thirds support needed to pass …
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After a massive recall caused sleepless nights for millions of sleep apnea patients worldwide, some users say the company behind the recall, Philips Respironics, is not delivering on its promises. Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall last year of some of the most popular sleep aids prescribed by doctors for patients with apnea – several …
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Acting Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Neil Weaver, today announced that $5.8 million has been awarded to help homeless families find homes and fight the roaming throughout the Commonwealth. Funding is provided through the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. “ESG funding provides local governments and not-for-profits …
Samuel VigerskySenior Humanitarian AdvisorUS Mission to the United NationsNew York, New YorkDecember 6, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States is pleased to co-sponsor and join the consensus on these three resolutions and reaffirm the vital function of the United Nations in meeting global humanitarian needs. Last week, the UN released the …
Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday unveiled a $474 million winter emergency energy relief plan that would include $450 checks for eligible Mainers and provide funds to top up home heating assistance, emergency fuel and short-term emergency housing to prevent homelessness. The short-term package of measures, which requires the support of two-thirds of lawmakers to take …
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Richard and Anne Jorgensen received housing assistance under the Emergency Housing Assistance Scheme, but were recently told it would only last until November. The Portland couple live on a fixed Social Security income that has been strained by the return of Anne’s uterine cancer. Brianna Soukup/staff photographer For Richard and Anne Jorgensen, the cost of …
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