The former first lady, whose book ‘Melania’ hits shelves Tuesday, writes in the memoir that women must have the right to decide whether they want to have a child or not.
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Posted inNation / World
Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive
Israelis strikes in Lebanon have killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and several of his top commanders. Hundreds more airstrikes across large parts of Lebanon since mid-September have killed more than 1,000 people.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
The new approach marked a shift in the U.S. trade relationship with China to increasingly take into account national security and human rights.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Hannaford recalls some fresh salads, pasta meals over listeria concerns
Customers should not eat the products, which were sold from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1 in the deli and produce departments.
Posted inBusiness, News
Feds back CMP bid to build transmission line through Maine
After an agreement fell through with developer LS Power last year, state regulators are seeking new proposals to connect wind energy generated in Aroostook County to the New England grid.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine System students awarded refunds over online learning during COVID
About 16,180 students are eligible for the partial refund of tuition and fees after a settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging breach of contract for classes and services moving online during the spring 2020 semester.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Schools & Education
U.S. school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising
All U.S. states and territories require that children attending child care centers and schools be vaccinated against a number of diseases, allowing exemptions for certain medical conditions. Most states also permit exemptions for religious or other nonmedical reasons.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn to add police presence, more crossing guards on Minot Avenue
After a 7-year-old boy was struck on a crosswalk near Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday, more police and crossing guards are being deployed on Minot Avenue.
Posted inNation / World, News
Prosecutors show video of ex-sheriff allegedly shooting Kentucky judge
The video showed a man prosecutors say is Stines walking into the judge’s chambers and quickly shooting at him.