The so-called ‘honor killing’ was met with condemnation from women’s rights groups and residents, who sounded the alarm on violence against women in Iraq and the need to reform legislation to impose harsher punishments on perpetrators.
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Cancer: Make simple decisions, be direct and stay within budget. A lifestyle adjustment will be a game changer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 36; Crystle Lightning, 42; Michael Sheen, 54; Barbara Hershey, 75. Happy Birthday: Be open, share your vision and receive valuable input that will motivate you to branch out and strive to improve your life. Look at the possibilities and size up what will help you gain financially, personally […]
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Sri Lanka marks independence anniversary amid economic woes
Many citizens are angry, anxious and in no mood to celebrate in the bankrupt nation.
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In Tyre Nichols’ neighborhood, Black residents fear police
The fatal beating of Nichols by five police officers tells the story many residents know by heart: that any encounter, including traffic stops, can be deadly if you’re Black.
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Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
At least three civilians have been killed in Ukraine over the past 24 hours as Russian forces struck nine regions in the country’s south, north, and east.
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Fryeburg Academy joins national farmers organization
Fryeburg Academy has joined the National Future Farmers of America Organization as an initiative to grow its agricultural programming. “After several months of research, it was important to me to bring FFA to Fryeburg because it will open up more opportunities for our students involved in agriculture education here,” said Jennifer Solter-Jones, FA’s science instructor […]
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St. Anselm College student from Brownfield makes international honor society
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Brownfield student Caroline Condon is among students from Saint Anselm College who have been inducted into the Epsilon Tau-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. This fall Sigma Theta Tau inducted Condon among 30 students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Condon is expected to graduate in May […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary Club honors guests
In honor of January being Vocational Service month, the Oxford Hills Rotary Club invited guest speakers to attend its meetings and share their vocation with the members. Each speaker is thanked and presented a framed certificate of appreciation, according to a news release from Patty Rice, club member. Newly retired Norway Fire Chief Dennis […]
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University of New England names local dean’s list students
The University of New England has named the following local students to its 2022 fall semester dean’s list. Kailey Hart of Auburn; William DeFroscia of Carrabassett Valley; Caleb Bowles and Riley Miller, both of Denmark; and Aynslie Decker and Alexa Koenig, both of Durham. Also, Kaylee Emery, Alexandra Iannuzzi, Kristina LeBlanc and Grace Quinn, all […]
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Norway hiking group plans 2 events in February
Table’s Healthy Outdoor Group (HOGs) plans the following hikes. • Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., Witt’s Swamp. Meet at the trail head at 350 Pleasant St., Norway. • Sunday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m., Roberts Farm. Meet at the trail head at 64 Roberts Road, Norway. • Sunday, March 12, 12:30 p.m., Devil’s Den. Meet at […]