Russian forces mostly targeted the region around the Ukrainian capital in a nighttime drone attack lasting around 3 hours, with Ukrainian air defenses shooting down about 2 dozen.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate follows House and approves bill protecting coverage of gender-affirming care
The Maine Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following House approval on Friday.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Maine will receive at least $235 million in settlements from companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis
A Maine Monitor analysis looks at who stands to benefit from this money and why it matters.
Posted inNation & World, News
Vatican document calls for Catholic Church to promote women, include LGBTQ+ community
The Vatican on Tuesday released the synthesis of a two-year consultation process, publishing a working document that will form the basis of discussion for a big meeting of bishops and laypeople in October.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mass shootings, violence leave dead and injured across U.S. this weekend
At least 60 people were shot in the Chicago area alone.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hunter Biden to plead guilty in a deal that likely averts time behind bars in a tax and gun case
A deal reached with the Justice Department ends a long-running investigation into the president’s second son.
Posted inNation & World, News
Andrew Tate is charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania
Romanian prosecutors say the divisive social media personality and his brother, Tristan, have been charged.
Posted inNation & World, News
In race against clock, expanding fleet of ships searches for submersible lost near Titanic wreck
U.S. Coast Guard officials said the search covered 10,000 square miles but turned up no sign of the lost sub known as the Titan.
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United Way to host its first Foodie Fest this weekend
FARMINGTON — The United Way plans to host its first Foodie Fest Friday and Saturday at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. The family friendly weekend will feature food, live entertainment, music, comedians, face painting, bounce houses, bingo and more. On Friday, Lumus will perform at 6 p.m. and Invite the Wild will take the […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s time we made Maine’s political leaders behave
Constitutional checks and balances have been castigated in our state. We must demand better.