The Syrian Network for Human Rights has reported that 647 Syrians were killed Wednesday, and it attributed nearly 590 of those deaths to chemical weapons.
August 2013
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LogistiCare blames missed rides on driver protest
Atlanta-based LogistiCare says a driver protest is a major reason why patients were missing rides from the MaineCare transportation program.
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David Ortiz exits due to lower back tightness
‘He’s played first base two of the last three days and he’s not used to it,’ the Sox manager says.
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Skowhegan demonstrators protest against 35-year sentence for Bradley Manning
Protesters took over the Margaret Chase Bridge in Skowhegan to show support for Bradley Manning, convicted of violating the Espionage Act, and condemn his 35-year sentence.
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Farmington selectmen OK road funding
Farmington Selectmen approved a construction bid for the Whittier Road stabilization project, with $46,000 coming from the Public Works Department budget.
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Windsor Fair to feature talking cow that doesn’t kick
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the annual agricultural fair that starts Sunday and ends Labor Day.
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Sentencing postponed for Newport pharmacy robbers
The sentencing of a Dixmont man and a Canadian woman who pleaded guilty to robbing a Newport pharmacy two times was postponed Wednesday.
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Waterville business neighbors support Cancun restaurant owner Fuentes
On Wednesday, restaurant owner Hector Fuentes’ Waterville supporters were relieved to learn that a federal judge ordered a new trial and that Fuentes will be given another chance.
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N.H. governor gives LePage’s lobsters to soup kitchen
Gov. Paul LePage shipped lobster products Monday to the other 49 governors to help promote Maine.
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Dragonfly sight unseen
The dragonfly is one of the wonders of summer, with its agility, acute vision and graceful presence.