The deadly knife attack in Solingen left 3 dead and 8 wounded at a festival marking the city’s 650th anniversary.
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Israel and Hezbollah trade their most intense fire in months, then pull back
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes in what it called a preemptive strike, which prompted Hezbollah to fire hundreds of rockets and drones in response.
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Posted inBusiness
MaineHealth rebrands emergency medical services
NorthStar EMS and Paramedic Alliance for Community Emergencies will soon be known as MaineHealth Emergency Medical Services.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Why hotter summers are causing headaches for Maine chocolatiers
Climate change is forcing local chocolate shops to adapt their shipping practices or risk their jewel-like bonbons arriving at destinations as ‘chocolate soup packages.’
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Brunswick Landing is Maine’s biggest firefighting foam spill in 30 years
Maine has tried before to find out how much of this toxic substance is out there, or if it’s safely stored, but efforts have been largely ignored. Officials say they need lawmakers’ approval before they can make changes.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Settled in Maine, former Somali refugee returns home to run for office: ‘If I don’t do it, who will?’
Abdullahi Ali, the founder and CEO of Portland-based Gateway Community Services and a Somali refugee, is aiming to become the next president of his home state of Jubaland.
Posted inMaine, News
Unexpected water drawdown reveals ‘wild’ stretch of Presumpscot River hidden for decades
A dam malfunction this spring caused the water in Dundee Pond to drain, offering a short-lived glimpse of what Maine’s rivers looked like before industrialization. It also likely devastated an ecosystem.
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Digging ditches, building mounds: Protecting marshes can be very hands-on
In Frenchman Bay, an effort is being made to protect the habit for birds, mound by mound.
Posted inBusiness
From dysfunctional to functional — the Auburn-Lewiston airport is gaining traction
Airport operations, fuel sales up more than 30% as airport looks ahead to new projects and revenue opportunities.
Posted inMaine
Families dig up prehistoric memories at Jurassic Quest in Portland
The dinosaur-themed show opened Friday at the Cross Insurance Arena and features kid-friendly activities and learning opportunities. It will close out its run in Maine on Sunday.