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Slain reporter’s mother hopes Islamic State militants will face charges in U.S.

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press October 10, 2019October 11, 2019

James Foley, a 40-year-old journalist from Rochester, N.H., was beheaded in Syria in 2014, and two British militants are now in U.S. custody.

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

At rally, Trump aims to make impeachment a political asset

by ZEKE MILLER, STEVE KARNOWSKI and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press October 10, 2019September 14, 2020

Speaking in Minneapolis, the president tells supporters that Democrats want to ‘erase’ their vote by removing him from office.

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Soccer notebook: Jed Zelie’s return provides boost for Mt. Abram

by Travis Barrett October 10, 2019October 16, 2019

Winslow boys, Waterville girls among Class B North’s best sides.

Business, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Trump sets White House meeting with Chinese trade negotiator

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

The president says he’ll meet on Friday with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, who is in Washington for the latest round of talks.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Uncategorized

George Clooney calls Trump’s quip on Kurds ‘pretty shocking’

by Associated Press October 10, 2019October 11, 2019

The actor says he was appalled that the president partly justified the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria by stating that the Kurds ‘didn’t help us with Normandy’ during World War II

Nation & World, Uncategorized

‘Flash drought’ brings dust and dread to Southern farmers

by JEFF MARTIN Associated Press October 10, 2019October 11, 2019

From the arid plains of Texas to farms in Maryland, concern is spreading that cattle, cotton and corn are suffering after a summer of record highs and very little rain.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Turkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fighting

by LEFTERIS PITARAKIS and MEHMET GUZEL Associated Press October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Kurdish fighters return fire from Syria, and civilians on both sides are reported dead and wounded.

Business, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Navy’s new $7.8 billion Zumwalt destroyer is now running 6 years late

by Tony Capaccio Bloomberg October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

The first of the BIW-built ships is now expected to reach full combat capability early next year as its computer systems continue to be installed and tested by Raytheon and BAE Systems.