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Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike

by LEO CORREA and ALON BERNSTEIN Associated Press July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The U.S. warns against escalation as the Israeli prime minister vows a ‘severe’ response to the strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children.

Nation & World, News

Two children dead, 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at dance class in England

by BRIAN MELLEY and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Two wounded adults who tried to shield the pupils were in critical condition, police said.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

South Portland police identify 1 of 2 teens suspected in carjacking

by Morgan Womack July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

They don’t confirm that Davyn Flynn, 18, and an unnamed 16-year-old are the teens who escaped from Long Creek on Friday, but the robbery occurred at the same time and place as the one the escapees are accused of committing.

Local Government, News

Wilton board updated on latest police, fire department activities

by Donna M. Perry July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The Fire Rescue Department has had 31 calls and five mutual aid calls since June 1. The Police Department has made 87 arrests since Jan. 1.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Three-vehicle crash in Oakland sends two to hospital

by Amy Calder July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Waterville man attempting to pass in median crashes on turnpike in Gray

by Daniel Kool July 29, 2024July 30, 2024

Robert Padilla, 39, lost control of his pickup truck after trying to use the median to pass the SUV in front of him in the far-left lane, police said.

Maine Crime, News

New Sharon, Temple men arrested in residential burglary in Industry

by Donna M. Perry July 29, 2024July 30, 2024

A third man was issued a summons on several charges Monday in Farmington.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Man who ran over Pittsfield police officer’s foot sentenced to 9 months in prison

by Jake Freudberg July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

In June, a jury found Michael Kilgore, 48, guilty of assault on an officer and assault, but returned not guilty verdicts on several other charges from the September 2022 incident.