The shipyard celebrated the milestone Friday in the construction of the future USS John Basilone.
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Ukrainian airplane crashes in Iran, killing at least 170
Mechanical problems are suspected as the cause of the crash, according to Iranian state television.
Iran strikes back with missile attacks on two bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops
Iran says it took ‘proportionate measures in self-defense’ for the killing of a top general, and does ‘not seek escalation.’ No American casualties are reported.
Woman who helped two men kill Franky the dog is sentenced
Maria Lockhart of Winter Harbor had admitted to helping her boyfriend and another man kill a lobsterman’s pug.
Five charged in attempted human smuggling at Canadian border
Border Patrol officials say one U.S. citizen and four Mexican nationals were arrested near the Canadian border in Maine.
Pope marks joyful Christmas Eve after less-than-joyful year
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in a packed St. Peter’s Basilica.
Explosion at hotel in New Hampshire injures 2 firefighters, 8 guests
The blast and a fire that followed significantly damaged the Element Hotel in Lebanon and sent 10 people to the hospital, officials say.
A dozen Democrats and Trump will be on Maine primary ballot in March
A dozen Democratic candidates met Monday’s filing deadline for the state’s first presidential primary.
Buttigieg-Warren clash on campaign trail spills into debate
Sen. Elizabeth Warren seizes on his reliance on wealthy donors while Sen. Amy Klobuchar challenges his experience.
Part of Affordable Care Act invalid, court rules, with more review needed
The federal appeals court in New Orleans decides that the law’s ‘individual mandate’ is invalid, but the ruling will not immediately affect ‘Obamacare.’