Italy’s fragile coalition government was pushed into a full-fledged crisis Saturday after five ministers from former Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s political party announced their resignations.
September 2013
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Greek far-right leader, other legislators arrested
The leader of Greece’s extreme-right Golden Dawn party and four other of its parliamentarians were formally charged Saturday with membership in a criminal organization with intent to commit crimes, in an escalation of a government crackdown after a fatal stabbing blamed on a supporter.
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19-year-old kills himself at Gray-New Gloucester High School
Several athletic events were taking place at the school when he shot himself in a parking lot.
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Radio problems cited in deaths of 19 firefighters
Investigators assign little blame in the deaths of 19 men who battled the massive Arizona forest fire.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, Sept. 28, 2013
IN MADISON, Saturday at 1:23 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Lakewood Drive.
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Winslow motorcyclist injured in Waterville accident
Geoffrey Kumm, 54, of Winslow was taken to the hospital for minor injuries after his motorcycle collided with a sports utility vehicle on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville Saturday afternoon.
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Kennebec Journal area police log, Sept. 28, 2013
Augusta, Friday, at 4:18 p.m., criminal mischief was reported on Morton Place.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: After slow start, Winslow beats Nokomis
After a scoreless first half, Winslow got the spark it needed when Hapworth returned the second half kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown. From there, it was all Black Raiders, and Winslow took a 21-0 win.
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Public gets first look at MaineGeneral’s regional hospital in Augusta
The Alfond Center for Health’s open house on Saturday was greeted with “oohs,” “ahhs” and “thank yous,” as it was formally dedicated before a crowd of roughly 1,500, most of whom donated some of the more than $12 million raised privately to help build it.
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Augusta man plans 5-month RV trek for perfect retirement home
Chris Harnish, 61, will soon depart on a 5-month tour, south and west, via recreational vehicle to find the perfect retirement home.