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East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal
East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal Dockworkers and port companies have come to a tentative agreement on a new six-year deal, avoiding another work stoppage that would cause major shipping disruptions along the East Coast. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced the tentative agreement in a joint news release at night on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The deal aimed to avoid another potential strike on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The ILA and USMX agreed to extend the current master contract until ILA representatives can convene for a ratification vote and USMX members can final…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Drowns After Driving Truck Into River In CT Despite Negotiation Attempts Man Drowns After Driving Truck Into River In CT Despite Negotiation Attempts
Man Drowns After Driving Truck Into River In CT Despite Negotiation Attempts Despite authorities' best attempts at negotiating, they were unable to save a 63-year-old man who drowned after driving his truck into a river in Connecticut, police said. The incident began in Hartford County on Tuesday, Nov. 21 around midnight, when a suicidal man's pinging phone led police to the South River Street boat launch in Enfield.  According to Enfield Police, arriving officers began talking with the 63-year-old Plainville resident and attempted to negotiate with him. He appeared to be intoxicated, police said.  After a short amount of time, the man abruptly drove his …

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by Ben Crnic