Aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis if hundreds of thousands are forced from their homes during the military operation.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s overture to Putin irks McCain
The Arizona senator deems the Russian president untrustworthy and brutal.
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Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World, News
Lupita Tovar, Mexican actress from Hollywood’s golden era, dies at 106
Many of her movies, including ‘Dracula,’ were filmed concurrently with their English-speaking counterparts.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
THOMAS WINTER PREVIEW: Basketball teams open with optimism
New faces to play key roles for the men’s and women’s teams.
Posted inNation & World
More cities across nation ban living on the streets
In a new report, an advocacy group for homeless people says the laws are unconstitutional – and shameful in the face of a lack of housing options.
Posted inLifestyle
Late Pete Seeger’s music festival to resume in June
The Great Hudson River Revival was canceled this year due to finances.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Augusta interfaith church service highlights hope, healing following election
One organizer described the event as a chance for local people of various religious faiths to “come together to celebrate their diversity and find what they have in common.”
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Jury deliberates for second day without reaching verdict in doctor’s tax fraud trial
U.S. District Judge George Z. Singal tells the jurors in Dr. Joel Sabean’s trial to return to court Wednesday morning.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Indicted former prison guard had sex with female inmate, affidavit says
Joshua Dall-Leighton, 31, had several sexual encounters with an inmate of a pre-release center in Alfred, an investigator says.
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Google translation tool takes giant leap forward
Interpreting complete sentences rather than phrases is the biggest breakthrough in a decade, leading to greater fluency.