The daring attack in the upscale neighborhood, which is home to many embassies and officials, was another blow to the government of President Bashar Assad.
April 2013
Spring turkey hunt gets under way in Maine
Wildlife officials say Maine’s turkey population is strong after once being reduced to small numbers.
Maine bill addresses open pit mining regulations
The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources takes up a bill today that seeks to change mining regulations to add water quality protections.
Legalized pot a risk to Maine medical dispensers
In an odd twist, pro-marijuana groups that provide the drug to patients fear for their future if a proposed bill passes.
Hall-Dale High School lists honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School has announced its second-trimester honor roll for the 2012-13 school year.
Hall-Dale Middle School lists honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle School has announced its second-trimester honor roll for the 2012-13 school year.
Births: April 6-8
AUGUSTA — A son, Peter James Stefan Joseph Garza Jr., was born April 8 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Gwyneth and Peter Garza, Sr. of Augusta.
Organizations
AUGUSTA — The Augusta Duplicate Bridge Club has announced its recent winners.
Lawmakers: More ‘persons of interest’ in Boston bombing investigation
But “the big unknown,” says the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is the six months Tamerlan Tsarnaev spent in Russia.
Space, table rentals available for yard sale
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan First Church, 122 Malbons Mills Road has space available for rent for the annual 10-mile yard sale set for Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, starting at 7 a.m.