The man, who police said recently traveled from Florida to New York, had not breached any security checkpoints to access the park.
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Biden avoids further Mideast spiral as Israel, Iran show restraint. But for how long?
The situation remains a delicate one for Biden as he gears up his reelection effort in the face of headwinds in the Middle East, Russia and the Indo-Pacific.
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s south kills at least 9 Palestinians in Rafah, including 6 children
Israel’s war against the Islamic militant group Hamas has led to a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, notably between Israel and Iran in recent weeks.
Posted inNation & World, News
Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it had shot down a Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-25 fighter jet. It provided no details and the claims couldn’t be independently verified.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
A wave of interest in physical records, especially LPs, has helped keep the independent stores going, Chris Brown a co-founder of Record Store Day said.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMaine student treated for minor injuries after being struck by university vehicle
A graduate student was hit by a van driven by a university employee while walking Friday on the Orono campus.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House passes new aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
The whole package will go to the Senate, where passage in the coming days is nearly assured. President Biden has promised to sign it immediately.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Auburn man charged after string of robberies at Maine churches
Robberies were reported Sunday morning at churches in Parsonsfield, Cornish and Baldwin.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
In Waterville, Julia Gagnon’s future in-laws are the ‘American Idol’ contestant’s biggest fans
Mike and Doreen Haven of Waterville, whose son, Nate, is engaged to Julia Gagnon, said they were blown away by her singing voice the first time they heard it.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
7-year-old Skowhegan boy severely injured when large boulder crushes his arm
The boy, who suffered a severe injury, was rushed to Redington-Fairview General Hospital and then by LifeFlight to a Portland hospital, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.