Somali extremist group al-Shabab say they were responsible for the attack and were targeting a Christmas party at the base.
December 2014
Posted inNation & World, News
Pope wishes Christmas hope and peace for Mideast
Pope Francis focuses his concern on those weeping in the world this Christmas, singling out refugees, hostages and others suffering in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine.
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Snowstorm in Moscow delays over 150 flights
None of Moscow’s three airports have been closed, but all three were hit with severe delays.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Homeless man set free with no place to go after Skowhegan court hearing
Police said they would help get Ramon Roderick Rodriguez, 89, get a taxi, but said his options were limited because of his refusal of help.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan won’t hold special election to fill vacant board seat
Newell Graf, chairman of the select board, is departing to take over as a Somerset County commissioner next month.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Oakland, Sidney police warn of car burglaries
Burglaries reported Tuesday on Snow Pond Road in both communities are connected, police say.
Posted inPolitics
What if it’s Bush-Clinton in 2016?
Even though Americans profess to reject dynasties, in politics they’re quite comfortable with familiar names.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Greene man arrested after police standoff on U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth
Douglas McCaig, 67, allegedly threatened to hurt himself and police officers during a standoff that lasted more than three hours.
Posted inLifestyle, News
Fund will memorialize Winslow native Pert
The fund will bring speakers to the Odyssey Writing Workshop, a program for writers of fantasy, horror and science fiction.
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Shelters cite legal pot as part of Denver’s rise in homeless
Although there is no hard data, officials at homeless shelters say out-of-state homeless people are drawn to the city because of legal weed.