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Ukraine rebounds from Russian barrage, restores power supply
Ukrainian authorities scrambled to counter the consequences of the latest bombardment, part of a recurring cycle of urban smash-and-repair that has brought little change in the course of the war.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills must outline thinking on tribal rights
The governor’s opposition to proposals like the latest one, involving tribal treaty language in the state Constitution, has been more or less sustained. Equally sustained is bafflement as to why.
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Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead
Overall, Russia launched 81 missiles and eight exploding Iranian-made Shahed drones Thursday, according to Ukraine’s chief commander of the armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate strongly endorses Ukraine resolution that divided House members
The 27-4 vote came two days after the same resolution sparked a testy debate in the House, where 53 of 67 Republicans and one Democrat voted in opposition.
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Russia unleashes massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine, officials say
Ukrainian media said air defense systems were activated in multiple regions of the country.
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A global mystery: What’s known about Nord Stream explosions
Nearly 6 months after the sabotage on the Russia-to-Germany pipelines, there is no accepted explanation.
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Russian forces claim progress in Bakhmut but no end in sight
The battle for Bakhmut has lasted 6 months and reduced the city with a prewar population of more than 70,000 to a smoldering wasteland.
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Ukraine military identifies soldier seen in grisly war video
The video, which Ukraine says shows the killing of an unarmed prisoner of war by Russian speakers, circulated widely on social media in Ukraine and unleashed an outcry.
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Resolution supporting Ukraine sparks angry exchange in Maine House
The nearly hourlong debate highlights growing divisions about how much longer the U.S. should continue funding Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russia’s invasion.