The national police chief told the Interfax-Ukraine news agency on Monday that criminal investigations into the deaths of more than 12,000 Ukrainians included some found in mass graves.
June 2022
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Sports Digest: Former tennis player Dokic says she nearly attempted suicide recently
Jelena Dokic, 39, says she has been dealing with depression and anxiety.
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MLB roundup: Tigers put pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez on restricted list; he’s out indefinitely
Eduardo Rodriguez has informed the Tigers that due to personal matters, he will not rejoin the team at this time.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Child improving after being run over by tractor in Livermore Falls
A 6-year-old boy was taken by helicopter on Saturday to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Local & State, Review
Theater review: ‘Sound of Music’ marks rousing return for Maine State Music Theatre
The Brunswick music theater opens its season back on its home stage following previous years of pandemic-related disruptions.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: June 16-23
Chebeague Island Thur. 6/16 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Town Office Tues. 6/21 6 p.m. School Committee Chebeague Island School Cumberland Thur. 6/16 5:15 p.m. Finance Committee Mon. 6/20 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Tues. 6/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 6/22 6 p.m. Climate Resilience Community Workshop Town Hall Durham Thur. 6/23 […]
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Letter: GOP ‘solutions’ to gun violence are laughable
Let me see if I have this straight. The Republicans in Congress, following their great leaders like Tucker Carlson, are expressing multiple ideas for ending gun violence, none of which limits guns in any way. They suggest many things that are already in place and failing to prevent mass shootings, such as armed security and […]
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Letter: Pride crosswalk a bridge of support for LGBTQ+ youth
Regarding the June 3 article “Topsham urged to make its own pride crosswalk,” I initially wanted to respond to Topsham Assistant Town Manager Mark Waltz’s quoted responses, which were dismissive and lacked consideration of the benefits that pride crosswalks provide to communities. I wrote a letter to our Board of Selectmen, including an example of […]
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Gov. Mills assembling Cabinet-level group to address aging issues in Maine
The new ‘Cabinet on Aging’ will coordinate efforts to ensure that people can age safely, affordably and in settings that best serve their needs.
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Letter: Yarmouth church leaders ready to offer support
We are all grieving. The last two years have brought loss and feelings of helplessness. The happenings of the last few weeks have brought horror. As a community, we mourn for all that has been lost – for the lives gone too soon in Buffalo, in Uvalde, in Irvine. We grieve for all people who […]