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Maine Paper Mill Explodes

Matthew McDonald

A paper mill in Jay, Maine exploded on Wednesday afternoon, but no one was hurt.

According to NBC News, the Androscoggin Mill, which is owned by Pixelle Specialty Solutions, blew up when the "digester" at the facility malfunctioned; the digested mixes wood chips, water, and chemicals to form paper.

Massachusetts Shifts Course, Releases Town-by-Town Coronavirus Numbers
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Massachusetts Shifts Course, Releases Town-by-Town Coronavirus Numbers

Matthew McDonald

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reversing course on releasing town-by-town coronavirus numbers – but plans to do so only once a week.

The state's secretary of health and human services, Marylou Sudders, announced the change during a press conference Wednesday, at the end of a nine-minute presentation.

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