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Yemen Houthi rebels claim latest attack on cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden

by JON GAMBRELL June 9, 2024June 9, 2024

A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has hit an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden

Ukraine says it struck a top fighter plane deep inside Russia

by SUSIE BLANN and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA June 9, 2024June 9, 2024

The strike comes after the United States and Germany recently authorized Ukraine to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying to Kyiv.

Business

Waterville-area credit union honors DeRosby for volunteer service

by Megan Bachelder June 9, 2024June 7, 2024

WATERVILLE — Jeannine DeRosby, board director at New Dimensions Federal Credit Union, was recently presented with the 2024 Alexander Ferguson Award for Outstanding Volunteer service at an annual awards ceremony. DeRosby has been active within the credit union industry, advocating politically at both the state and federal levels; attending nearly every Credit Union Day […]

Election 2024, News, Politics

Sen. Collins takes heat for echoing Trump’s claims of political prosecution

by Randy Billings June 9, 2024June 8, 2024

Maine’s senior senator surprised and angered many, even among her supporters, when she undermined the validity of the former president’s criminal conviction in the courts.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Hallowell man prepares to ride his 40th Trek Across Maine

by Kendra Caruso June 9, 2024June 10, 2024

Scott Cowger, a member of the organization’s Maine Leadership Board, has participated in the trek since 1985. The friendships he made and fun he had kept him coming back for years, he said.

Nation & World, News

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked

by JEFF MARTIN June 8, 2024June 8, 2024

Shark attacks are rare, according to experts. There were 69 unprovoked bites last year worldwide, and 10 of those were fatal, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors

Ceremony on Saturday showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison

by Emily Duggan June 8, 2024June 8, 2024

The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.

Nation & World, News

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ and enduring ally as he’s honored by Macron with state visit

by CHRIS MEGERIAN, ZEKE MILLER and SYLVIE CORBET June 8, 2024June 8, 2024

Biden and Macron put the war in Ukraine at the top of Saturday’s agenda, but it was the strength of the countries’ long alliance, fortified at Normandy 80 years ago but with roots far deeper, that was the centerpiece of the weekend.

Nation & World, News