Bashar Assad’s low-profile trip is captured in videos filmed inside the car.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump may hit China with $60 billion in tariffs, doubling earlier proposal
While Trump has shown a tendency to back off economic threats at the last minute, he lately has shown a willingness to unilaterally impose tariffs.
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Posted inNation & World
Turkey presses offensive on Syrian Kurdish forces
Turkey’s president appears set on forcing Washington to rethink its partnership with the Kurdish militia.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill to save Maine child abuse prevention program attracting bipartisan support
Lawmakers agree to introduce the bill late in the legislative session because of concerns about child abuse prevention following the deaths of two Maine girls.
Posted inBusiness, Food
New cheese shop coming to Portland in June
The Cheese Shop of Portland will open initially in a renovated shipping container at the corner of Washington Avenue and Marion Street.
Posted inLife & Culture
Tribeca Festival to host reunions for two films
The event will mark the 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Schindler’s List’ and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘Sex and the City’ star Nixon to challenge Andrew Cuomo
A Siena College poll shows Cuomo leading her by 66 percent to 19 percent among registered Democrats.
Posted inMaine
Mitchell family donates $100,000 to Waterville riverwalk to honor deceased family members
The city will name the gazebo in the park for the Mitchell family in recognition of their generosity.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
LePage picks agency veteran to lead MaineHousing
The governor nominates Dan Brennan, a longtime employee of the Maine State Housing Authority, to be its new chief.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Storm’s glancing blow expected to bring snow to Maine on Wednesday evening
It will likely bring a few inches, and won’t be as severe as last week’s weather.