Turkey fears a military offensive will touch off a flood of refugees.
September 2018
Posted inNation & World
Koreas ask U.N. to circulate declaration for peace
Leaders of the two nations agreed to the declaration at the April 27 summit in the demilitarized zone in Panmunjom.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police investigate deadly shooting of pet cow in Embden
Sophie the cow escaped from her pen Wednesday morning and was shot by a neighbor after police said she damaged an SUV.
Posted inMaine
Visitors eager to support farmers’ club on first day of Litchfield Fair
The fair will continue Saturday and Sunday, with events that include a demolition derby, fireworks and a wrestling show.
Posted inNation & World
Twitter ban of Alex Jones raises issues
Critics say there is still a lack of transparency about how large platforms carry out their policies.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Defrauded college students get only partial relief
Figures demonstrate the impact of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ new policy of tiered relief.
Posted inNation & World
Dallas officer to be charged after mistakenly shooting neighbor
The white police officer says she mistook a black neighbor’s apartment for her own.
Posted inMaine
Model T Fords touring roads of central Maine
The Down East chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America is holding its Mainely T Tour for the 33rd year, with some 50 cars driven by owners from around the country.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage signs 4 bills aimed at improving child protection system
The governor had proposed the measures, one of which would shift state policy away from family reunification and toward the best interests of the child.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland defends plan for homeless shelter in Nason’s Corner neighborhood
The city provides new information about alternatives in advance of a community forum Saturday.