AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Former U.S. Marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, abandoned and all but forgotten. Then the funeral home posted a notice asking if anyone would serve as a pallbearer or simply attend his burial.

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- City approves budget for fiscal year

- Two municipal races set

- New dentist to expand services in Clinton

- Local baseball players invited to all-star game

- Full obituary for Troy Steward Barrick

The City of Clinton’s Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Budget was approved at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting and will go into effect July 1. Along with the budget approval, a slight amendment was made to the budget from the Clinton Recreational Trust Authority.

As the municipal election filing deadline finished Wednesday two races emerged in the City of Clinton – one for the mayoral position and another for the Ward 4 council seat.

New dentist to expand services in Clinton

Dr. Devin Morales, a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, will join the dental practice of Dr. Kyle Serfoss at Clinton Dental Group this July. A native of Ardmore, Dr. Morales brings with him a passion for helping others and building meaningful relationships, which drew him to pursue a career in dentistry.

Fire hydrant installation

Public Works Director Gene McCullough inspects a new fire hydrant being installed at the intersection of 10th Street and Frisco as part of the ongoing water pipe replacement project. 

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A company drilling for natural gas off the coast of northern Israel discovered a 3,300-yearold ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Thursday.

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