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U.N. chief urges New Year’s resolution: ‘Put peace first’

by EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press January 1, 2017

Antonio Guterres takes office only weeks before Donald Trump, who said: ‘As to the U.N., things will be different.’

In his annual address, Mayor Mark Walker will highlight the big decisions Hallowell leaders and residents will be making in the coming months.

by ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

At issue is what will happen to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the United States as children.

by NATALIE POMPILIO Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

The New Year’s Day parade is largely free of the controversy that it has sparked in recent years.

by Associated Press January 1, 2017

Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe says military planners knew the initial push would be quick, but that progress would slow on the city’s fringes.

by Ed O'Keefe The Washington Post January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Senate Democrats aim to delay Trump’s selections unless they disclose reams of personal financial data.

by Sam Kim Bloomberg January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Kim Jong Un makes the announcement in a New Year’s televised address.

by JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Police say the slayings include three men whose decapitated bodies were found in a car.

by KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

For example, bestiality is now officially banned in the state.

by Alan Levin Bloomberg January 1, 2017January 1, 2017

Social media sites let him talk directly to Americans without others filtering the message, his press secretary says.