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1. Russia said Tuesday that it will “radically reduce” military activity around Kyiv, the first sign of progress from peace talks. Moscow added that Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin could meet as soon as a peace deal proposal is drafted.
2. The FDA on Tuesday authorized a fourth dose of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for adults 50 and older. Second boosters will become available in the U.S. once the CDC greenlights the FDA’s decision.
3. After years of debate, Portland has begun construction on what will become its largest homeless shelter. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the site in the city’s Riverton neighborhood Tuesday.
4. Gorham is installing new cameras on every school bus in an effort to help keep students safe. The automated stop arm cameras will record the license plate and the time and date of when someone passes a school bus illegally.
5. Plans have been unveiled for what would be the world’s tallest flagpole, located at Freedom Park in Columbia Falls, which is in Downeast Maine. The plans feature the world’s largest American flag, with plans to have it stand taller than the Empire State Building.
