But as the world becomes ever rifer with refugees, internal displacement and conflict much of the work of humanitarian actors now centers on trying to locate and unite loved ones who have scattered to various corners of the earth amid the chaos of a crisis. Indeed, the accelerated rise of new technologies have dramatically altered the humanitarian sector and the fundamental quest of locating the missing and reuniting families in what is officially known as “Restoring Family Links” (RFL).
SOUTH PORTLAND – Fire crews managed to save a home — and some Christmas presents — Thursday.
OLD TOWN – The Old Town Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Maine to achieve …
BANGOR – The holiday season can be a tough time of year for some veterans.
BANGOR – Three people are facing drug charges after police stopped a car on Interstate 95 just south …
BANGOR – Empire Beauty School is having an open house for Toys for Tots next Friday as a …
BREWER – It’s official: Maine’s best drinking water is in Brewer.
STATEWIDE – Mainers have until Sunday to sign up for health insurance coverage or make changes to their current …
BANGOR – There were some special visitors Wednesday at the Phillips Strickland House, an assisted living facility on …
BANGOR – The trial for Matthew Cook, a former swim instructor at the Bangor YMCA, got underway Thursday.
Christina Anstead has been going through it with her and Ant Anstead’s son, Hudson London, whom she revealed …
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether President Trump can be shielded from congressional and state subpoenas …
Scientists are scouring the remote Antarctic ice cap for rare meteorites chock-full of iron and holding secrets to …
It’s only been a week since “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi announced her retirement from the popular …
Next week’s Democratic debate is now in jeopardy after all seven candidates slated to participate said they will refuse to take the …
Finally, a backpack for extreme over packers.
Two dim bulbs have been arrested for climbing a Florida city’s 35-foot Christmas tree festooned with lights and ornaments, …
Caroline Flack, host of the popular British reality show “Love Island,” has been charged with assault in London.
A review of Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s findings leaves little doubt that an unnamed agent in his blockbuster …
Warning to all of Deontay Wilder’s future opponents — the dude’s got The Holy One on his side …
Juice WRLD’s closest relatives and friends are paying their final respects to the late rapper at his funeral …
Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones is using his hands for something other than catchin’ footballs — servin’ up …
‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks has filed for divorce from her husband Geoffrey Arend after 10 years of …
Kobe Bryant watched a major car crash unfold right in front of him in Newport Beach, CA on …
Jane Fonda’s ever-growing celebrity crew of climate change activists has a new recruit — Sally Field … and …
Shareef O’Neal is giving an inside look of how far he’s come since his serious heart surgery a …
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are sending chill vibes with their family card this Christmas … their first …
The New York Giants have cut star CB Janoris Jenkins days after calling a fan the r-word … …
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback and ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck is betting against New England Patriots Tom Brady, saying …
Former New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins was cut Friday morning after the organization said he refused to …
Baltimore Raven’s Lamar Jackson might be the fastest quarterback in the league, breaking Michael Vick’s single-season record for …
Madison Square Garden is the Mecca of basketball and when teams are in town to face the New …
Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, scurried into the NFL record book and guided the Baltimore Ravens to …
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern, who guided the league through a remarkable period of growth in popularity, suffered …
Former NHL goaltender Tim Thomas said Thursday that his post-concussion syndrome symptoms were so severe that he couldn’t …
An attorney for Clinton Portis, a former Pro Bowl running back among 10 former NFL players who are …
Major League Baseball (MLB) and its players’ union announced Thursday that marijuana will be removed from its list of banned …
