The unprecedented warmth is part of an extended weather pattern that is likely to keep Maine with above-normal temperatures for weeks to come, meteorologists say.
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Top Syrian rebel killed in airstrike near Damascus
Rebel commander Zahran Allouch was the head of one of the most powerful Saudi-backed insurgent groups fighting against President Bashar Assad’s government.
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Late-night earthquake rattles Pakistani capital
The magnitude-6.9 quake was also felt in Peshawar and Kashmir.
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Serena Williams wins AP Female Athlete of Year for 4th time
Serena Williams comes close to winning all four majors in the year.
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Coin honoring Twain will be boon for museums honoring him
Up to 100,000 gold coins and 350,000 silver coins bearing Mark Twain’s face will be available throughout 2016 or until they are sold out.
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Two arrested after report of baby in Massachusetts river proves false
A mother and daughter face charges for misleading a police investigation and filing a false police report.
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Police: Fight sparks North Carolina mall shooting; 1 killed
Police say this was not a random act of violence
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Syrian group: Islamic group releases 25 Assyrian Christians in Syria
The hostages have been held captive in Syria for 10 months.
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Pope urges Christmas prayers for Syria, Libya peace
Pope Francis’ Christmas celebrations continue with a noon blessing on Saturday and a Mass on Sunday.