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Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city

by MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, SAMY MAGDY and JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Meanwhile, Israel releases the director of what was once Gaza’s largest hospital after holding him for seven months without charge or trial.

Nation & World, News

Hurricane Beryl slams into southeast Caribbean as a record-breaking Category 4 storm

by DÁNICA COTO and KOFI JONES Associated Press July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

The storm made landfall Monday on the island of Carriacou, fueled by record warm waters.

Local & State

Rangeley Fire Rescue assists paddlers out of lakes during 40-mile race Saturday

by Donna M. Perry July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

More than 13 paddlers were pulled from the waters due to high wind and choppy water, Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia

by VASILISA STEPANENKO, EVGENIY MALOLETKA and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Nation & World

Florida prosecutors knew Epstein raped teenage girls 2 years before cutting deal, transcript shows

by TERRY SPENCER Associated Press July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Transcripts detailing 2006 grand jury testimony that accused the late Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting underage girls were released Monday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland man sentenced in Fourth of July shooting at Naples Causeway

by Kelley Bouchard July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Alexzander Goodwin, 19, pleaded guilty to assault and drug-trafficking charges in a holiday incident a year ago that injured a Westbrook High School student, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

Local & State, News, Politics

Angus King, Chellie Pingree criticize Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity

by Rachel Ohm July 1, 2024July 2, 2024

The nation’s highest court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity for official actions taken in response to his 2020 election loss.