Elaine Ganley, Author at Greenfield Recorder

A French firefighter adjusts the French flag on the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. Firefighters unfurled a huge French flag from the Eiffel Tower, recreating the moment when a French tricolor stitched together from sheets was hoisted atop the monument 75 years ago to replace the swastika flag that had flown for four years. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

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Paris celebrates its liberation from Nazis, 75 years on

by Angela Charlton Associated Press, and Elaine Ganley Associated PressAugust 26, 2019

PARIS — Paris celebrated the American soldiers, French Resistance fighters and others who liberated the City of Light from Nazi occupation exactly 75 years ago on Sunday, unleashing an eruption of kissing, dancing, tears and gratitude.Firefighters…

Members of Paris Firefighters' brigade enter the security perimeter to Notre Dame cathedral Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Paris. France paid a daylong tribute Thursday to the Paris firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse, while construction workers rushed to secure an area above one of the church's famed rose-shaped windows and other vulnerable sections of the fire-damaged landmark. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool)

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Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire

by Elaine Ganley Associated Press, and Sylvie Corbet Associated PressApril 18, 2019

Flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. Massive plumes of yellow brown smoke is filling the air above Notre Dame Cathedral and ash is falling on tourists and others around the island that marks the center of Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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Massive fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

by Lori Hinnant Associated Press, Samuel Petrequin Associated Press, and Elaine Ganley Associated PressApril 15, 2019

A man lights a candle as he pays respects to the victims the night following an attack that killed three persons and wounding at least 13, in Strasbourg, eastern France, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. More than 24 hours after a man sprayed gunfire at crowds in France's largest Christmas market as he shouted "God is great!" over 700 security forces combed the eastern city of Strasbourg on Wednesday for the 29-year-old suspect who's been in trouble with the law since age 10. (AP Photo/Jean Francois Badias)

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Gunman from Christmas market attack in France still at large

by Lori Hinnant Associated Press, and Elaine Ganley Associated PressDecember 12, 2018

A man leaves the empty Champs Elysees avenue after France won the World Cup final between France and Croatia, Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Paris. France won its second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

With flags, song, pride, French celebrate unifying victory

by Elaine Ganley Associated PressJuly 15, 2018

An unidentified man covered in blood lays on a street in Paris Saturday May 12, 2018, as two people look at him. The image was taken by a bystander who filmed the aftermath of a knife attack in Paris in which a 29-year-old man was stabbed to death and four others injured on Saturday evening. The Paris police said the attacker was subdued by officers during the stabbing attack in the 2nd arrondissement or district of the French capital.(Wladia Drummond via AP)

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French police question parents, friend of Paris attacker

by Elaine Ganley Associated PressMay 13, 2018

Rescue workers cover a body lying on the Champs Elysées in Paris, Monday, June 19, 2017. A driver rammed his car, partially seen at left behiong the police van, into a police vehicle in the Champs-Elysees shopping district Monday, prompting a fiery explosion, and was likely killed in the incident, authorities said. France's anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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Car rams police vehicle on famed Paris avenue

by Elaine Ganley Associated Press, and Lori Hinnant Associated PressJune 19, 2017

Police officers seal off the access to Notre Dame cathedral, seen in the background, after a man attacked officers with a hammer outside the famous landmark, in Paris, France, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. The Paris prosecutor's office said the investigation was opened Tuesday soon after the attack. The attacker was shot and wounded in the incident in one of France's most popular tourist areas. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

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Man attacks Paris police with tool at Notre Dame

by Philippe Sotto Associated Press, and Elaine Ganley Associated PressJune 6, 2017

Campaign posters for presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron, left, and Marine Le Pen, in France, Friday.

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Macron’s team hacked days before vote

by Elaine Ganley Associated Press, and Raphael Satter Associated PressMay 5, 2017

Youths runs through tear gas during clashes as part of the May Day demonstration, Monday May 1, 2017, in Paris. Paris police are firing tear gas at rowdy protesters on sidelines of May Day workers' march. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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French election rallies bring insults, unrest

by Elaine Ganley Associated Press, and Sylvie Corbet Associated PressMay 1, 2017