Russia continues bombarding Kyiv, other cities across Ukraine as two sides hold talks

Shortly before dawn on Tuesday, large explosions thundered across Kyiv as Russia pressed its advance on multiple fronts.

Interfaith service offers prayers for people of war-torn Ukraine

Large crowd gathers Sunday afternoon at Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston in a call for peace.

Russian airstrike escalates offensive in western Ukraine

At least 35 people were killed and 134 injured after Russian missiles struck a military facility located near the Polish border, Ukrainian officials said. The site has been used by U.S. and NATO forces.

Decades ago, Ukrainian refugees found ‘heaven’ on farms in Maine

From 1949 to 1955, refugee families from Ukraine, Poland and Estonia stayed at Freedom Farm in Kennebunkport as they built new lives in America. Some later moved to farms in Kennebec County.

In Putin’s Russia, oligarchs don’t matter as much as they used to

Sanctions and boycotts will will inflict real financial pain on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Denying oligarchs their yachts? Window dressing.

Russian oligarchs have donated millions to U.S. charities, museums and universities, analysis shows

Meet Russia’s oligarchs: These men won’t be toppling Putin anytime soon

An expert on oligarchs explains how they came to be Russia’s richest and most powerful people and scrutinizes their relationship with Putin.

Lewiston eateries donating proceeds from Ukraine-inspired creations

From traditional dishes to whimsical drinks, locals have the opportunity to try something new while supporting relief efforts in Ukraine.

Russians strike near Kyiv, block aid convoy; port city reels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia would have to carpet-bomb Kyiv and kill all its residents to be able to conquer the city.

For Westbrook woman with family stuck in Kyiv, hourly phone calls are a must

Yuliia Pankratova left Ukraine in 2014 and has family members back home who she worries could become casualties of Russia's invasion like many other civilians.