2 were killed and 2 others injured when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan.
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Analysis: New questions rise as Iran says it downed plane
Iran’s acknowledgement that it shot down a Ukrainian airliner, killing 176 people, raises new challenges for the Islamic Republic.
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Maine’s Iranian Americans watch Middle East escalation with conflicting emotions
While they don’t mourn the death of Iran’s top military commander, they are concerned that the heightened tensions could lead to more pain and suffering for Iranian civilians, and put U.S. service members in harm’s way.
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Ending denials, Iran says its military ‘unintentionally’ shot down Ukrainian jetliner
The government, which had repeatedly rejected such accusations, blames ‘human error’ for the downing of the Boeing 737 that killed all 176 aboard.
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Influenza Becomes Widespread in Maine
AUGUSTA — Influenza has been confirmed in all 16 Maine counties and is now classified as widespread across the state. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) reminds residents and visitors to get vaccinated and take proper precautions to stay healthy. So far during this influenza season, which began in the fall of 2019 and will continue […]
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Coming this weekend: ‘A Deadly Shade of Green’ 2-part series
The journalism project, produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, explores the people and way of life in remote regions of Canada and Maine affected by renewable energy expansion.
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Auburn couple details plans for Greenwood sanctuary
Karen and John Bolduc propose 12 treehouses and 12 cabins and serve high-end culinary flair.
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Girls Basketball: Monmouth uses size, early start to fend off Mountain Valley
The Falcons charged back late but couldn’t take over the lead from the Mustangs.
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Former finance director sentenced to 13 months for stealing from nonprofit
Jessica Childs of Litchfield, who pleaded guilty last year to wire fraud, delivers a tearful statement in court, apologizing to former co-workers and those the organization served.