The vigils in Lewiston and Bangor were followed by marches to Central Maine Medical Center and Eastern Maine Medical Center.

The deadline for the start of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip passed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas had provided the names of the three hostages it was set to release on Sunday.

Celebrations erupted across the war-ravaged territory and some Palestinians began returning to their homes despite the delay.

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The Moon and Gaza have been named as being among the 25 cultural sites at risk by a global foundation. The World Monuments Fund (WMF) on Wednesday named 25 sites of cultural importance at risk from war,

A major announcement today came out of the Middle East where officials say top Israeli and Hamas leaders have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal. If it's finalized by

Three of Maine's representatives in Congress welcomed news of a ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war Wednesday, saying it's a good first step that will bring hostages home and end the conflict,

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The start of a ceasefire would be the first step in a long and fragile process aimed at winding down the 15-month war.