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Posted inNation & World
At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
At least 549 Palestinians in the territory have been killed by Israeli fire since the war began, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, which tracks the killings.
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Posted inHealth
Violent, unstable and wanting a gun: Farmington family struggles to help their teenage son and protect others
As the teen approaches 18 and the age for legal gun ownership, his family continues to look for answers to his mental illness.
Posted inNation & World
What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? Here’s the list
The Supreme Court has a lot of work left to do and one week left to do it.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Teamsters president will speak at Republican National Convention
A Teamsters spokesperson says Sean O’Brien requested a speaking slot at both major party conventions and accepted Donald Trump’s invitation for the RNC.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Singer and Broadway star Jane Morgan celebrating 100th birthday in Ogunquit
A longtime Kennebunkport summer resident who made hit records and sang on Broadway, Morgan will talk about her long career at an event at Ogunquit Playhouse on Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier
A company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
President Biden also placed a stiff tariff on Chinese EVs, an issue with political implications as he and Republican Donald Trump are both trying to show voters who can best stand up to China.
Posted inBusiness, News
Jay board to consider changing setback distance for marijuana businesses
A committee recommends changing the distance from 200 feet to 50 feet.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
New York man hit with stun gun, arrested in Hallowell
Man was allegedly swinging a baseball bat at windows, signs, and was aggressive toward responding police.