A sense of uncertainty prevails among migrants after President Biden invoked powers to suspend asylum for people who cross the border illegally.
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Posted inNation & World
Gaza hospital says fewer women and children died in Israeli strike on school than earlier reported
An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Energy company wants Maine to use its port instead of Sears Island for offshore wind hub
Competition for Maine’s offshore wind port is sharpening with Sprague Operating Resources proposing Mack Point as an alternative to the state’s preferred site on nearby Sears Island.
Posted inNation & World
Climate records keep getting shattered. Here is what you need to know.
Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here’s a look at what scientists are saying.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine interlibrary loan system on hold for weeks because of contract dispute
Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Quicksand startles woman who suddenly sinks hip deep at Popham Beach
Rangers at the state park were expected to install warning signs telling beachgoers what to do if they step in supersaturated sand.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Senate District 16: Cyrway, Perkins face off in Waterville-area Republican primary
We asked the candidates in the June 11 primary about themselves and the actions of the last Legislature. Here are their answers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Federal court denies Bangor church’s request for injunction in tuition lawsuit
Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine’s Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
Posted inLocal & State, News
A fast-warming Gulf of Maine is rising faster than ever
The gulf is warming 3 times faster than the global average and rising about 2.5 times faster in recent years than it has over the last century, according to the Maine Climate Council.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Logging truck rolls onto side, spills load in Cambridge
No injuries were reported Wednesday in connection with the crash, which occurred at about 10 a.m. on the Main Street bridge over Cambridge Pond, officials said.