Despite a citizen petition last year to remove Pride decorations from town property, this year’s parade went off without a hitch. Organizers say it shows the strength of Unity’s community and plan to make the march an annual event.
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8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
Saturday’s explosion took place in Rafah, a southern city that Israel has identified as Hamas’ last major stronghold.
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Boothbay Harbor couple got to know Maine by visiting every post office
Over 12 years, Margit Ahlin and Al D’Andrea made treks to 444 post offices, including on islands and in convenience stores.
Posted inNation & World, News
Dutch tourist found dead on Greek island; 4 other foreign tourists are missing on nearby islands
Authorities were still searching for the 4 people reported missing.
Posted inNation & World, News
Haitian leaders oust police chief and appoint a new one as gang violence claims officers’ lives
More than 2,500 people have been killed or injured across Haiti in the first three months of the year as gang violence continues to surge.
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World leaders meet to discuss Ukraine peace roadmap – but Russia is notably absent
Who would and wouldn’t show up was a point of intrigue about a meeting that critics said would be pointless without the presence of Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Posted inNation & World, News
Much of U.S. braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies
Temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic and New England will likely peak in the mid- to upper 90s, which is ‘nothing to sneeze at even in the middle of the summer, let alone this early in the summer,’ said one meteorologist.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House.
Republican senators’ embrace of the former president comes after years of ups and downs.
Posted inNation & World
Princess of Wales returns to public view after cancer diagnosis
Kate disclosed in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Shots fired, houses burning and gunman holding police at bay in Auburn
Leein Amos Hinkley, 43, was shot dead by police during the hourslong standoff on Russell Avenue in Auburn early Saturday morning.