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Recent Chinese military drills around Taiwan saw a record-setting number of aircraft from the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force PLAAF detected near the disputed island.Taiwans defence ministry reports that 153 Chinese military aircraft were identified in airspace surrounding the island between 14 and 15 October. Of those, 111 crossed the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait separating mainland China from the self-governing island that Beijing claims as its own.Although specific details on aircraft types were not available in English, the figure is believed to be an all-time high for a single incident. The milestone highlights how drastically Beiji
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A Maine thrift shop that opened in late 2020 has expanded with a second location in Dover-Foxcroft. Win-Win Thrift Store, which launched in Brewer and moved to Holden in June 2022 for more space, opened a second store at 8 Moosehead Lane in Dover-Foxcroft in December, owner Jen Nason said. The shop is located inside one of the historic Mayo woolen mill buildings, a mixed-use complex with apartments, office space, an inn and a cafe overlooking the Piscataquis River.Win-Wins expans
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stanley flask te items they no longer want. The business got its name because when people donate their used items, a small portion of the sale supports a local nonprofit. Its a win-win for everyone, Nason said. There are certain things you have to buy new, but if you shop at a local thrift store, you are supporting a local family and the local economy, she said. It keeps things out of the landfill. It doesnt generate more fast fashion. And you get really unique items. The shop accepts and sells books, clothing, furniture, shoes, sports equipment and other items.Win-Win Thrift Store in Holden has expanded with a second location in Dover-Foxcroft. The shop is located inside one of the historic Mayo woolen
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