The president hoped his push to raise the retirement age would cement his legacy as the president who transformed France’s economy for the 21st century.
March 2023
Posted inNation & World
Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
Overall, air crews had a 24% higher rate of cancer of all types and ground crews had a rate that was 3% higher.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Augusta seeks federal grant funding to raise riverfront parking lot, add downtown observation deck
The project would reduce the frequency of — but not eliminate — flooding and add pedestrian amenities to make the riverfront more attractive.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Banking giant UBS to buy Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion to rein in turmoil
The combination of the two biggest and best-known Swiss banks amounts to a thunderclap for Switzerland’s reputation as a global financial center.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Firefighters rescue woman from smoke-filled Arundel home
Firefighters say the incident shows the value of a well trained mutual-aid system, from dispatch to fire, and rescue crews.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ stumbles with $30.5 million debut
The “Shazam!” sequel fell short of its modest expectations and earned a place on the very low end of modern DC comics movie launches.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
To prevent gun suicide, states consider allowing people to deny themselves a gun
In all but nine states, most gun deaths are self-inflicted. The highest proportion is in Maine, where 89% of gun deaths are suicides.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Abortion foes seek vows from 2024 Republican hopefuls
One of the most influential groups, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, is likely to ask candidates to sign a pledge supporting a federal minimum limit on abortion at no later than 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Posted inMaine
Woman rescued from burning house in Arundel
Fire officials said the heating system was the likely cause of the Sunday morning fire.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican bills push cash bail, subvert Democratic changes
Lawmakers are scrambling to make it harder for defendants to get out of jail before trial after branding themselves as tough on crime in the 2022 midterm elections.