Eden Golan has become a focus for protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who want Israel kicked out of Eurovision over the war with Hamas.
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Jay-based school district returning to late arrivals for professional development next year
Two years ago, the district changed to early releases to provide more time for professional development.
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U.S. says Israel’s use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
Biden has tried to walk an ever-finer line in his support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war against Hamas.
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U.S. announces new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances
The Ukrainian president warned on Thursday that his country was facing ‘a really difficult situation’ in the east.
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Hallowell business owner takes the lead of Augusta Downtown Alliance
Jeremy Ashlock, 31, an Augusta resident and co-owner of Juiced in downtown Hallowell, started as the group’s executive director this week.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Latest spending bills left hanging as Maine Legislature ends 2024 session
Maine Senate advances spending bills opposed by Gov. Mills, but the House chose not to vote on them.
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New bookstore, candy shop expansion on tap for downtown Waterville
Among business changes in the city, Oliver & Friends Bookshop is scheduled to open in downtown Waterville and Incense & Peppermints is poised to expand into the former Framemakers shop downtown.
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Dresden Planning Board accused of violating town policy in approving quarry site
Two appeals were heard over the same matter Thursday night, with a citizen petition dismissed and a deliberations pending on Dresden couple’s appeal.
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U.S. pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
The new funds include $101 million to continue work to prevent, test, track and treat animals and humans potentially affected by the virus known as Type A H5N1.
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year’s backlash
Target, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said decisions about where to stock Pride-themed products, including adult apparel, home goods, foods and beverages would be based on ‘guest insights and consumer research.’