Iran has responded to stepped-up American economic sanctions with a variety of military moves as tensions mount in the region.
Carol Semple
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Blue Hill man killed in head-on crash in Ellsworth
Police say a vehicle crossed into the path of the pickup truck driven by Nathan Rapp, who died at the scene.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Brain-eating amoeba kills man who swam in North Carolina manmade lake
The man became sick with the rare infection after swimming at a water park.
Posted inLocal & State
Driver killed in 2-vehicle crash in Ellsworth
The crash injured 2 other people and closed a section of Route 1A for hours.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland International Jetport receiving $6.8 million federal grant
The airport will use the money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand its central deicing pad, which will help it manage wintertime flight traffic.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Officials issue report on crash that killed 7 motorcyclists
Federal safety officials provided no fresh clues on what caused a deadly crash in New Hampshire that left seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire dead
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Protesters in Puerto Rico savor resignation of governor after 10 days of unrest
People had taken to the streets after journalists reported about group-chat messages in which the governor and his aides used sexist and homophobic language and joked about bodies piling up after a hurricane.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts to seek disaster declaration after Cape Cod tornado
A tornado and high winds caused extensive damage and knocked out power to tens of thousands.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Analysis: Mueller’s testimony likely ends Democrats’ hopes for impeachment
The special counsel adds little to what was in his report, and President Trump’s supporters are calling Wednesday’s hearing a victory.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Mueller: No Russia exoneration for Trump, despite his claims
The former special counsel declares that Russian election interference is one of the greatest challenges to democracy that he has encountered in his career.