The Turkish president calls for Kurdish fighters to drop their weapons and rejects mediation, saying, ‘Nobody can stop us.’
Carol Semple
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Unusual number of ‘kitty colds’ leads Brunswick shelter to close to the public
Midcoast Humane is taking precautions because it’s unusual for cats to fall ill in all 4 of its adoption rooms at the same time.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Turkish forces advance in Syria as U.S. troops come under fire
An explosion is reported near an outpost where American troops are located, but none were reported injured.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. bolsters Saudi defense against Iran with more troops, fighter jets, missiles
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announces the deployments just hours after Iran said two missiles struck one of its oil tankers traveling through the Red Sea.
Posted inNew England
Abandoned New Hampshire house secured after explosive materials found
The discovery leads to the evacuation of nearby homes, and students are kept inside a school.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Democrats subpoena Energy Secretary Rick Perry in impeachment probe
He is asked to provide documents related to a Ukrainian state-owned energy company as well as his involvement in a July call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
First flu cases of the season reported in Maine
Public health authorities recommend immunizations for anyone who is 6 months old or older.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine asks court to dismiss student’s lawsuit
The student, who is being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct, argued that the university hadn’t protected him.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
‘Flash drought’ brings dust and dread to Southern farmers
From the arid plains of Texas to farms in Maryland, concern is spreading that cattle, cotton and corn are suffering after a summer of record highs and very little rain.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine settles dispute over water quality with timber harvester
Maine Custom Woodlands denied the allegations and ultimately agreed to pay $3,000 to resolve the claim.