Egypt’s foreign ministry warned of the ‘dangers of opening a new war front in Lebanon’ that could push the Middle East into a regional conflict.
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Mother, two young daughters found dead at Mechanic Falls apartment
Mechanic Falls police discovered the three bodies Saturday afternoon at 5 Highland Ave., according to officials.
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Thousands in Ukraine honor soldiers killed in blast and urge government to get prisoners freed
Several thousand soldiers and civilians gathered at Kyiv’s Independence Square Sunday to commemorate the second anniversary of an explosion that killed more than 50 Ukrainians Russia held in the Olenivka prison barracks.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Want an antlerless deer permit? Get your hunting license first
Beginning this year, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has the ability to check to see if hunters have already acquired their hunting licenses before they apply for an antlerless deer permit.
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Robert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films – as a villain
Instead of Iron Man, he’ll play Victor Von Doom, aka Doctor Doom, in at least one of the upcoming movies planned.
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Thousands battle Western wildfires as smoke puts millions under air quality alerts
Nearly 2,500 firefighters were battling the blaze, aided by 16 helicopters and numerous air tankers.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris raised $200 million in one week, signed 170,000 volunteers
Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump, running mate Sen. JD Vance and their surrogates have stepped up efforts to frame Harris as a far-left politician out of touch with American mainstream.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest
The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.
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Winthrop society to host square dance club members Aug. 8
The Winthrop History Center is set to host members of the Squire Town Squares at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Squire Town Squares members will present a short talk about square dancing in Maine along with a dance demonstration. For those who opt for a […]
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The 48 hours of confusion, chaos and fear after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
It took 2 days and 5 searches of a property in Lisbon, Maine, before police finally found the shooter’s body – despite repeated tips that it was his most likely hiding spot.