Similar fighting in 2021 led to an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas.
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Locked in as No. 2 seed, Boston preps for playoffs
The Celtics will be able to rest players for the final two games of the regular season before taking on the winner of a play-in game.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Bottle battle: Boston talks of banning tiny bottles of booze
A Boston city councilor has proposed barring city liquor stores from selling the single-serve bottles that hold 100 milliliters or less of booze – both as a way to address alcohol abuse and excessive litter.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel’s Netanyahu says enemies will pay ‘heavy price’
In an initial response after a day of rocket fire into Israel, the Israeli military struck four targets in Gaza that it said belonged to the ruling Hamas militant group.
Posted inSports
Masters: Hovland, Rahm and Koepka share lead at 7 under
Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka open with 65s on a day with good scoring conditions, while Tiger Woods struggles to a 2-over 74.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As tech businesses shrink, Tyler Technologies says it will keep growing in Maine
The Texas firm, which has deep Maine ties, broke ground this week on a new office building in Orono.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sports Digest: LSU women plan to accept invitation to visit White House
The school’s announcement comes a day after star player Angel Reese said the team should visit the Obamas instead of going to the White House.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Fentanyl caused rapper Coolio’s death
Coolio won a Grammy for best solo rap performance for ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ a 1995 hit from the soundtrack of the Michelle Pfeiffer film ‘Dangerous Minds.’
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Wilton winter farmers market closes, will re-open outdoors May 27
Wilton farmers market, which was open this winter twice monthly in the First Congregational Church will reopen May 27 in McGillicuddy Park on Main Street. The market will be open every Saturday.