The longer the conflict rages, the greater the threat it could spread beyond Syria’s borders.
February 2012
Salary set for Portland’s new police chief
Michael Sauschuck, who was officially named chief Monday night by the city council, will earn $95,000 a year.
Maine Voices: New immunization partnership will help more children stay healthy
The public-private program will provide free vaccines to protect Maine’s kids and the wider community.
Countercultural Fourth of July parade in West Athens is no more
Fighting and drunkenness at last year’s event alienated people who live along the parade route.
A push for family input to detect dementia
A Portland doctor is part of a federal effort to overcome the barriers to providing adequate care.
Occupy Maine protesters moving out
As the demonstrators clear out of Lincoln Park, the city agrees to give them extra time.
Vermont church key in storm recovery – again
Its location in Waterbury gave it a role during Tropical Storm Irene that mirrored that of 1927.
Now, time to pick up the pieces
The Patriots face some critical offseason choices as they try to recover from another Super Bowl loss.
No regret about unusual move
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady say a decision to allow the Giants’ winning TD was the right call.
Letters to the editor, Feb. 7, 2012Maine peaches have delicious past
Thanks so much for the fine article by Dennis Hoey, “Do I dare to plant a peach?” in the Jan. 29 Maine Sunday Telegram. As a weekend orchardist and gardener, I have certainly experienced changes in the climate since 1978, when I moved to Maine from Virginia. Last frosts in the spring come much earlier […]