Bashar al-Assad’s regime was reportedly responsible for the deaths of more than 200,000 Syrian civilians from the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in March 2011 to June 2024.
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Biden to declare Frances Perkins’ Newcastle home a national monument
She served as secretary of labor for Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1945 and spearheaded reforms like Social Security and the 40-hour work week.
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Community mourns death of Lorenzo Melendez, a pillar of the homeless and unhoused community
Melendez died Saturday from liver disease, according to those who described him as “the light of everybody’s life.” He was 57.
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Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors
Administrators say the money is helping ‘meet students where they’re at.’ Whether providers will stay when the money runs out is another question.
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One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad.
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Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working-class roots.
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Wide eyes and awe in Lewiston
Children flock to Santa Claus as he arrives Sunday morning at the Franco Center.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 16 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Dec. 17 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. AUBURN — Comprehensive […]
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The Week in Photos: Dec. 7-13, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
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Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.