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 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 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.
Posted inMaine, News
To combat an invasive plant, a Peaks Island woman has persuaded her neighbors to adopt endangered trees
Adopt A Tree volunteers are determined to slow the wily Asiatic bittersweet and help preserve biodiversity on the island.
Posted inMaine
Toy Fund applications pile up: ‘There’s a real need out there’
The 75-year-old charity uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for children who otherwise would not receive gifts.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Collins, Golden could give Maine delegation outsized influence during Trump administration
Neither Susan Collins nor Jared Golden are seen as predictable votes for their parties, and narrow margins in Congress mean it’s more likely they will be looked to as key votes.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Lisbon’s football season was derailed by hazing allegations. Here’s how it happened.
The team forfeited the second half of its season after officials began investigating. Seven players were removed from the team.
Posted inBoston Celtics, News, Sports
Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 snapping snap 10-game losing streak in Boston
The Celtics erased a 14-point, third-quarter deficit, taking a 97-94 lead early in the fourth. Memphis rallied and led 117-115 with less than four minutes to play.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Working parents’ child care struggles are getting worse
The number of parents citing child care-related work disruptions has risen 19% from pre-pandemic levels and is 17% higher than at the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.