As the state reports 249 new cases and three more deaths, Maine’s CDC director says the initial shipment would be used to inoculate health care workers who face risk of infection.
2020
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
Moderna seeks emergency use of coronavirus vaccine as results confirm effectiveness
U.S. hospitals have been stretched to the limit as the nation has seen more than 160,000 new cases per day and more than 1,400 daily deaths.
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Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
Merriam-Webster’s top word of 2020 not a shocker: Pandemic
Pandemic, with roots in Latin and Greek, is a combination of ‘pan’ for all and ‘demos’ for people or population.
Posted inDr. Roach
Change in BP meds caused loud, pounding pulse
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman on medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol. For 15 years, I took atenolol, 25 mg twice daily. I developed hair loss, and my doctor said to stop the atenolol immediately, that hair loss was a known side effect. He put me instead on 120 mg of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Coin collector is blindsided by wife’s sale of gold piece
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My wife recently came back from a gold/silver/coin merchandiser event and told me she had sold an old U.S. $5 gold piece (for probably less than it was worth). I was hurt, not only because I have a coin collection and would have been interested in knowing about and seeing the […]
Posted inMaine
Question of the Week: What can we cover better?
Subscribers, welcome to Question of the Week, a bulletin where we invite you to share your thoughts in the comments section below. This week: help shape our coverage.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program
Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers find silver linings, even in these worst of times
More time to reflect, pursue passions and spend with family has been an upside for many.
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 30
Nov. 30, 1989: A massive fire destroys most of the long-vacant former Edwards Manufacturing Co. mill complex in Augusta at the base of Sand Hill. The fire, which could be seen up to 20 miles away, began inside an elevator in the north end of the building, according to some workers there. Reported at 3 […]
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Monday, November 30
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, November 30 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 12 p.m. ESPN2 — Maui Invitational: Texas vs. Davidson, Quarterfinal, Asheville, N.C. 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Maui Invitational: Indiana vs. Providence, Quarterfinal, Asheville, N.C. 5 p.m. FS1 — Saint Joseph’s at Villanova 6 p.m. ESPNU — TBA 7 p.m. ESPN2 […]