washington, d.c. Archives - Centralmaine.com

Midair collision kills 67 people in deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

by LOLITA C. BALDOR, TARA COPP, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and LEA SKENE January 29, 2025January 30, 2025

At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy Potomac River, and crews were still searching. It would be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.

130 gather at State House to oppose second Trump term

by Ethan Horton January 18, 2025February 11, 2025

The Augusta demonstration was part of a worldwide day of protest two days before the second inauguration of Donald Trump.

Local & State, New England

Gov. Mills to attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter

by Daniel Kool January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

The celebration of the 39th president’s life will be held at the Washington National Cathedral.

Community

Ag department increases funding for New Specialty Crop Program

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops application deadline is extended to Friday, Jan. 10.

Nation & World

U.S. Air Force member dead after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC

by Evan Rosen February 26, 2024

A similar incident involving an individual protesting the Israel-Hamas war occurred in December, when a person set themselves on fire outside Atlanta’s Israeli Consulate.