Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was at war and would exact a heavy price from its enemies. Hamas leaders said they were prepared for further escalation.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off Republican criticism
The potential for prolonged and expanding violence could test Biden’s leadership on both the world stage and at home as he tries to navigate between demonstrating unflinching support for Israel and fostering a broader peace.
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Desperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in Afghanistan
Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a far more densely populated area, near Afghanistan’s fourth largest city, Herat. It was followed by strong aftershocks.
Posted inNation & World, News
1 killed and 8 wounded in shooting at Pennsylvania community center party
Police said six people were shot and one was pronounced dead at the scene in White Township.
Posted inNation & World, News
Policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at tourist site in Alexandria
Israel’s Foreign Ministry identified the wounded as an Israeli who suffered moderate injuries. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli authorities were working with the Egyptian government to bring the Israelis home.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Grumble if you want, but the government is us
If government is our problem, it means that we are our problem.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Air Fryer Orange Tofu is a sweet, spicy homage to a food court staple
You can now count me among the home cooks who have gone from air fryer doubter to fan. After hearing my colleague Aaron Hutcherson sing the praises of his latest appliance acquisition – and tasting the fabulous Brussels sprouts he made in it – my resistance started to crumble. Surely, I had a professional obligation […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Safety in our communities shouldn’t feel so tenuous
Tasked with balancing public safety against personal freedom, how often do we get it wrong?
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.
A five-month Press Herald investigation reveals poorly maintained lines, unreported accidents and secrecy around the hazardous materials transported through Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak
A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.