Already, the U.S. has sent A-10 Thunderbolt II warplanes, F-16 and F-35 fighters, as well as the destroyer USS Thomas Hudner, and other warships to the region over Iran’s actions at sea.
2023
NFL notebook: Bills’ secondary in good hands with Hyde and Poyer
Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer are entering their seventh season as Buffalo’s safety tandem.
UMaine football coach seeks urgency as preseason camp opens
The Black Bears, who finished 2-9 last season, have new coordinators on offense and defense under second-year head coach Jordan Stevens.
Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond Little League prepares for New England tourney
The first-time state champion opens play in Bristol, Connecticut, at 1 p.m. Saturday versus Salem, New Hampshire.
Freemasonry visitation held in Rangeley
Freemasonry in Maine has 24 districts, one of which includes eight lodges from Franklin County and one from Mt. Vernon.
Wilton reconsiders cannabis moratorium
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons is reconsidering a cannabis licensing moratorium at the behest of the cannabis ordinance committee.
Wilton website still seeking improvements, outside help
Originally hoping to have maintenance performed in house, Town Manager Perry Ellsworth will now be seeking outside assistance to help with the town website.
Wilton takes stance against federal wildlife preserve
Wilton joins Eustis and other towns in Franklin County in signing a letter drafted by County Commissioner Bob Carlton voicing opposition to a federal wildlife preserve in the High Peaks.
Testimony from Hunter Biden associate provides new insight into their business dealings
Release of the more than 140-page transcript is the start of what is expected to be a long and tangled Republican-led probe into Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
Bowdoinham Community School to open food pantry for students
Bowdoinham Food Pantry has teamed up with the elementary school to open a school market after Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program ended its backpack food assistance program.