President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the agreement as ‘a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe.’ At the same time, EU leaders also decided to open negotiations with neighboring Moldova.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Zelensky makes first visit to U.S. military headquarters in Germany, voices optimism about U.S. aid
In a statement, U.S. European Command said they discussed efforts to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs and the ongoing training of Ukrainian forces.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Westbrook man who drove into 4 state troopers pleads not guilty to OUI
Tyler Croston, 24, was arraigned Thursday in York County Superior Court on driving under the influence, aggravated driving to endanger and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Just a Little Old: There’s just something about Barbra
When Tina asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said, “Nothing, I don’t need anything.” A New York Times article about Barbra Streisand’s new memoir, “My Name is Barbra,” solved the problem. Streisand and I are the same age (81), but that’s about all we share. Her father died when she was a […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Women’s Walk event promotes safety in outdoor exploration
The Scarborough Land Trust’s Women’s Walk event on Dec. 17 at Pleasant Hill Preserve aims to address the discomfort women may feel walking alone on trails.
Posted inNation & World, News
13-year-old Ohio boy charged after allegedly planning mass shooting at synagogue
The teenager is charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Gordon L. Weil: Biden v. Trump? Not so fast
Here is the conventional wisdom for 2024. Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off as their party’s nominees for the presidency. The main issue in the campaign will be Trump himself. The nominees will be selected soon, making most of the year a two-person political war. Unless a realistic third-party spoiler pops up. Trump […]
Posted inBusiness
Average long-term mortgage rate dips below 7% to lowest level since early August
LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since early August, another boost for prospective homebuyers who have largely been held back by sharply higher borrowing costs and heightened competition for relatively few homes for sale. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped to 6.95% from 7.03% […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House passes defense policy bill, a rebuke of Republican far-right fringe
Democrats joined Republicans to approve the $886 billion legislation after it was stripped of hard-liners’ demands targeting abortion, diversity and LGBTQ+ rights.
Posted inMaine
At least 60 Maine schools caught in nationwide hoax threats, prompting lockdowns
Email threats sent to dozens of schools around the state Thursday prompted some Maine schools to initiate lockdowns and notify parents before police determined them to be hoaxes. Schools in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel were locked down Thursday morning, but returned to normal operations by early afternoon, according to letters sent to parents. “The nature […]
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