Picco also played a role in Afghanistan, helping facilitate the 1989 withdrawal of Soviet forces after Moscow’s 1979 invasion of that country.
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Posted inNation & World
Edward Bond, British playwright who battled royal censors, dies at 89
Across more than 50 plays and additional libretti for operas and ballets, Bond explored the rage and brutality that he saw as an essential part of the human condition.
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Brunswick police request for new armored vehicle to be reviewed by Finance Committee
The Brunswick Police Department requested a new BearCat vehicle for its Special Response Team, causing division among locals and some city councilors over the use of funds.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark relieved to still be in Boston
Rumors swirled that Ullmark might be traded at Friday’s deadline, but he stayed put and he’s very happy about it.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics bench plays key role in win over Suns
Boston’s strength is its starting five, but Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet have made an impact all season.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots trading quarterback Mac Jones to Jaguars, re-signing receiver Kendrick Bourne
New England is sending the former first-round pick to Jacksonville for a sixth-round pick. Bourne, who is returning from an ACL injury, has agreed to a three-year deal.
Posted inMaine, News
Proposed Augusta homeless shelter spurs debate, heads to Planning Board
Some Augusta business owners fear a proposed new 40-bed homeless shelter would worsen problems they’ve seen with people who are homeless, while advocates say it would help.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
DOJ opens criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout, report says
The Boeing plane used by Alaska Airlines suffered the blowout seven minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing.
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Authorities identify 3 killed in National Guard helicopter crash
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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First photo of Princess of Wales since surgery retracted because image appears manipulated
The release of the photo followed weeks of gossip on social media about what had happened to Kate since she left a hospital Jan. 29 after a nearly two-week stay.