Appointed to the key post of interior minister was Sirajuddin Haqqani, who is on the FBI’s most-wanted list with a $5 million bounty on his head and is believed to still be holding at least one American hostage.
2021
Girls soccer: Brunswick continues torrid start in victory over Skowhegan
Dragons have outscored opponents 16-0 through first two games.
Local roundup: Mt. Blue field hockey takes win over Edward Little
Cougars notch goals from four different players in win over Red Eddies.
‘Make it unthinkable’: Missouri Republican will push anti-abortion bill similar to Texas law
Missouri law already includes a ban on abortion after eight weeks, but the state cannot enforce it while a legal challenge to the restriction makes it way through federal court.
Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame inducts its first Black member
Alain Jean Claude Nahimana, the founder of The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, is inducted posthumously.
Field hockey: Cony beats Gardiner in rivals’ first matchup as Class B foes
Freeman, Madore score to help Rams rally from early second-half deficit.
Panel that will redraw Maine’s voting districts meets Friday
The reapportionment commission is responsible for redrawing congressional and legislative districts based on new U.S. Census data.
Boys soccer: Erskine impresses in win over Maranacook
Eagles beat Black Bears for first time in nearly two decades behind five different goal scorers.
Federal judge sides with Maine newspapers, ends lawsuit filed by former Augusta podiatrist
A former Augusta podiatrist sued for libel after he was accused of providing poor care to patients at Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
U.S. Open: Canadian teen Fernandez earns spot in semifinals
Leylah Fernandez, who turned 19 on Monday, beat No. 5 Elina Svitolina 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) to advance.