Negotiations for their release brought Biden thanks from their families but heat from Republicans and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America’s top adversaries.
2023
India expels Canadian diplomat, escalating tensions after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh’s killing
Canada has yet to provide any evidence of India’s involvement with the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Another bomb threat at Mt. Ararat Middle School in Topsham
Two bomb threats were directed at the school in as many days.
Family says 14-year-old discovered iPhone taped to back of toilet seat on flight to Boston
American Airlines said in a statement after the incident that officials at the airline ‘take this matter very seriously and are fully cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation.’
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Campobello surf and turf
Ten of us were camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island. We were enjoying a multi-day adventure vacation on the rugged, picturesque New Brunswick island. After a couple of days of hiking and biking in unsettled weather, we awoke in our tents to clear sunny skies and warm temperatures. Sea kayaking was on […]
The Conversation: Jack Smith’s requested gag order, like judicial orders restricting Trump’s speech, seeks to balance constitutional rights
THE CONVERSATION — In each of former President Donald Trump’s four indictments, he has been allowed to stay out of jail before his trial so long as he abides by certain conditions commonly applied to most people accused of crimes in the U.S. In the federal case in Washington, D.C., that concerns Trump’s alleged efforts […]
Commentary: ‘President Romney’ might have had a ring to it after all
Sen. Romney was easy to make fun of back in 2012. The intervening years have shown him to be more shrewd and principled than many of his counterparts.
Letter to the editor: Fill the gap left by birthing unit closures
With the closing of so many birthing units (“York Hospital to close its birthing center this month,” Sept. 12), it might be a good idea to provide more delivery training and retraining for EMTs and some police units. William Ferrigno Alfred
Letter to the editor: Support Pine Tree Power, support shift to renewables
I am voting for Pine Tree Power because I want my kids to grow up in a livable climate. We already know that a key to addressing the climate crisis is switching to renewable energy, and quickly. CMP has shown, time and again, that it’s not really interested. It has dragged its feet on connecting […]
Toy fund gears up for another season of holiday giving
The 73-year-old charity, which has a new operations manager this year, continues to rely on the donations of newspaper readers to bring joy to children in need.
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