At the same time as the event supporting Israel, a ‘Free Palestine’ rally in Monument Square drew about 60 demonstrators protesting the Israeli government’s military strikes on Gaza.
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Posted inNation & World, News
What to know on the 5th day of the latest Israel-Palestinian war
President Biden on Wednesday called the attack by Hamas the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust as the number of U.S. citizens killed in the fighting ticked up to at least 22.
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Federal judge won’t block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds
In New Mexico, the restrictions have ignited a furor of public protests, prompted Republican calls for the governor’s impeachment and widened divisions among top Democratic officials.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Edward Little shuts out Brunswick
AUBURN — Leah Thibodeau led the way as Edward Little defeated Brunswick 3-0 on Wednesday in field hockey action. Thibodeau scored twice in less than five minutes in the opening quarter to put Edward Little (8-5) ahead 2-0. She added another goal, which was set up by Micah Joler, in the fourth quarter. Goalie Kasey […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls soccer: Gardiner continues dominant season, shuts out Erskine Academy
Taylor Takatsu, fomerly a midfielder, makes five saves in goal for the Tigers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta woman, 31, dies in Wayne crash
Police say Taylor Perkins was driving on Main Street when her vehicle left the road late Thursday or early Friday.
Posted inMaine
Fryeburg Fair sued over spectator injury
Gene Miner says he was standing at the rail during a harness race when he was struck by the starting gate.
Posted inSports
MLB playoffs: Bochy’s back in the postseason with Texas, and he missed it while he was away
Bruce Bochy is only the seventh manager to take three franchises to a League Championship Series.
Posted inMaine
Agency submits $8.9 million proposal to create public defender offices across state
The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services is not asking to fund the offices all at once, but wants state leaders to commit to the proposal.
Posted inMaine, News
Property taxes going up in Farmington; new police officer introduced
Former Lewiston officer hired for Farmington police force.