Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people
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Helene death toll rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
It was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and the toll could rise even higher.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine’s five games to watch for the week of Oct. 7-12
Mt. Blue at Messalonskee field hockey 5 p.m., Monday The Eagles (6-2) have won five consecutive games, including overtime victories against defending A North champion Skowhegan and contender Brewer. The Cougars (6-2) are an up-an-coming squad. Both of their losses – to Skowhegan and Mt. Ararat – were one-goal games. Belfast vs. Cony field hockey […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Hancock County sheriff’s deputy shoots, injures man who allegedly threatened to burn down house
The suspect’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, the sheriff’s office said in a news release Sunday.
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Milton reaches hurricane strength, could intensify before hitting Florida midweek
While forecast models vary widely, the most likely path suggests Milton could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area.
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Maine Marathon: Ryan Jara of Gorham earns his first marathon win
Jenise Madden of Massachusetts wins the women’s marathon, with record-setter Ryan Eiler and Phoebe Colvin Oehmig of Brunswick winning the half marathon titles.
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Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman signs for 8 years, $66 million
Swayman, the former University of Maine star, agrees to the deal two days before the regular season.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man kills wife and daughter in Bath, police say
Michael Bailey, 66, fatally shot his wife and daughter on Sunday morning, according to police. A shelter-in-place order was issued before the suspect was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
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UMaine Farmington to host legislative candidates Oct. 16
Questions for candidates should be submitted by Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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Women’s barbershop chorus performs at Inn at City Hall
Maine-ly Harmony invites women of all ages to join rehearsals Oct. 16 through Dec. 4 at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 31 Highland Ave., Gardiner.