The airstrike killed an Iran-linked militia commander who the Defense Department described as ‘actively involved in planning and carrying out attacks against American personnel.’
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Defendant faces new charges after attacking a Nevada judge in court
What became a bloody brawl occurred during his sentencing in a felony battery case.
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The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia
‘Hercules’ will contribute to the antivenom program at the reptile park to which he was whisked.
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A quarter of Americans believe FBI instigated Jan. 6, poll finds
That’s despite a detailed congressional investigation and more than 725 completed federal prosecutions of Jan. 6 participants that did not yield evidence of FBI involvement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Actor John Cusack cancels Portland appearance for second time
‘An Evening with John Cusack,’ scheduled for Jan. 11, will not be rescheduled.
Posted inElections, Politics
Christie lets ruling stand, won’t be on Maine primary ballot
The former New Jersey governor did not appeal a court decision before the deadline and also didn’t file as a write-in candidate for the March 5 primary.
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Child protection office criticized again in new report as lawmakers take up reforms
Members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee will continue their review of the office and begin discussing possible reforms on Friday.
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Alice Hoffman’s new book will imagine Anne Frank’s life before she kept a diary
With the cooperation of the Anne Frank House, a novel based on Frank’s life immediately before she began keeping a diary will be released in September by the children’s publisher Scholastic.
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Emergency crews from several towns battle Sebago house fire
The house at 57 Kimball Corner Road was a total loss but a man and woman escaped the blaze that started when a generator outside the home caught fire.
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College football: Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. rising ‘very high’ on NFL draft boards
Michael Penix Jr. is getting attention after guiding the Huskies past Texas and to the CFP championship game.