The Israeli airstrikes – in response to a deadly Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv – were the first time Israel is known to have responded to repeated Houthi attacks throughout its nine-month war against Hamas.
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Secret Service chief noted ‘zero fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign
‘The buck stops with me,’ Kimberly Cheatle said. ‘I am the director of the Secret Service.’ She said she has no plans to resign, and so far she has the administration’s backing.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is latest to call for Biden to step aside
Manchin, an independent who considered a White House run this year and as a Democrat often bucked his party’s leadership, was the latest member of Congress to suggest Biden focus on the remaining months of his presidency.
Officer injured after third collision involving state police cruisers in 2 days
Both the trooper and the driver were injured in Saturday night’s wreck.
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power
While it may be weeks or even years before the full human toll of the storm in Texas is known, understanding that number helps plan for the future, experts say.
Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop set for Augusta Aug. 1
This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of Vermont, and University of New Hampshire.
Antlerless deer permit lottery opens
Lottery applications must be completed at deer.web.maine.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 1.
World Lung Cancer Day recognized Aug. 1
The day serves as a global platform to highlight the importance of finding lung cancer early and treating it quickly to improve outcomes for those affected by this disease.
Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
Lebanon family mourns anew as second son is killed in motorcycle crash
Adam Parker, 17, died last week in a crash in York, just two years after his older brother was killed while riding his motorcycle.