The Russian agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source on Assad and his family being given asylum in Moscow, his longtime ally and protector.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland wakes up Sunday to first significant snowfall of the winter
But sun and temperatures in the mid-40s were forecast to melt much of the 1-3 inches that accumulated across southern Maine early Sunday.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: To appoint Hegseth would be a grave dereliction of duty
Republican senators need to put country over party.
Posted inFood
12 stylish holiday food gifts for stylish food people
Remember when holiday shopping was fun? Now November and December bring an onslaught of dupes and deals, filling your inbox and Instagram feed, telling you to buy buy buy this this this. And all those Black Friday specials, which might or might not actually be special and may or may not end up in a […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: To be truly open, more reform of Maine primaries is needed
The state has already taken important steps forward in making everyone’s vote meaningful. Making its primaries nonpartisan is a logical next step.
Posted inLetters
Letter: The humble Farmer had his own unique style
I was a frequent listener to the humble Farmer’s radio broadcast. One weekend I met him in person at a fair and recited the beginning of a joke he told on his most recent program. I began: “If you believe in telekinesis …” We both in chorus finished the quip: “raise my right hand.” A […]
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
‘Year of Togo’ will draw attention to a legendary Maine sled dog
Next month, Togo’s Maine descendants will retrace his famous, life-saving race across Alaska to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Thankful for a riotless election
There have been a number of letters commenting on the lack of positive reviews of Trump in this newspaper. Let me add one from a longtime Democrat. With Trump winning this election, we had no riots. My thanks to Trump. Gail Eaton Topsham
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Jim Fossel: Biden’s selfish mistake could have far-reaching consequences
The fallout from the president’s pardon of his son Hunter isn’t going to go away as soon as he leaves office.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Push on to make the heirs of famous sled dog Togo, a Maine retiree, the official state dog
On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.