A memo circulating online that purports to show President Biden announcing $8 billion in aid to Israel is a doctored version of an order Biden issued providing war assistance to Ukraine this summer.
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Defenseman Charlie McAvoy ready to take on leadership role with Bruins
McAvoy is healthy and ready to take on a bigger role as Boston gets younger.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots’ offensive woes are weighing on defense
Commentary: Linebackers coach Jerod Mayo makes it clear that New England’s defense can’t fix its offensive issues.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden confirms Americans among hostages captured in Israel, condemns ‘sheer evil’ of Hamas militants
At least 14 Americans were also killed in the multipronged assault in Israel, and the U.S. secretary of state will head to Israel on Wednesday.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Rams are trading WR Jefferson to Falcons in a draft pick swap
Van Jefferson, a 2020 second-round pick, has fallen out of the receiver rotation this year for the Rams.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: Not all bogeymen wear horns
Street talk: The suggestion is to maintain situational awareness in ALL circumstances and never assume the good intentions of a stranger.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: LIV Golf loses its bid to earn ranking points over questions about a closed shop
LIV Golf League has the same 48 players for the entire season (with alternates in case of injury) and not enough turnover.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Bedard makes debut as Blackhawks rally to top Penguins, 4-2
Connor Bedard, the top overall pick in the 2023 draft, picks up an assist.
Posted inBethel, Maine, The Bethel Citizen
Hiker rescued after rainy night in western Maine
The hiker had fallen in the rain and injured his back when he slid into a tree. He refused treatment and went to a New Hampshire hotel.