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Where U.S. troops are in the Middle East, and could now be a target

by Miriam Berger January 12, 2020January 13, 2020

The U.S. has tens of thousands of military personnel on bases, aboard ships and at other installations across the Middle East.

Perspective

How Reaper drones really carry out airstrikes

by Peter Lee January 12, 2020January 13, 2020

The drone probably used to kill Iranian general Qassem Soleimani doesn’t take away all risks and responsibilities from military personnel.

Maine

Maine faces weird weekend weather: Sunday ice storm to follow a relatively balmy Saturday

by Wire reports January 10, 2020January 11, 2020

Sunday’s ice storm could cause power outages and slick travel conditions.

Maine

Freezing rain to hit Maine on Sunday

by WGME January 9, 2020January 10, 2020

Freezing rain will most likely be the big weather story on Sunday. Most significant ice should be inland and northern areas in Maine.

Maine

Less than an inch of snow expected across most of Maine

January 6, 2020January 7, 2020

But western Maine could see a few inches Monday.

Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Fourteen-year-old Canton girl injured by plow truck

by WGME January 6, 2020January 7, 2020

Two sisters were walking to a bus stop on Canton Point Road.

Perspective

Could the DEA have stopped the opioid epidemic by cutting off the supply?

by Sari Horwitz and Scott Higham January 5, 2020January 3, 2020

Congress and others want the supply restricted to curb abuse, but former DEA officials say it cannot be done without hurting legitimate pain patients.

Perspective

Counties where auto plants close see higher rates of opioid overdose deaths, new research finds

by Taylor Telford January 5, 2020December 31, 2019

Within five years of an auto plant closing, opioid overdose deaths among working-age adults were 85% higher than in counties where plants had not closed, a new study from the University of Pennsylvania found.