The Indian government this week granted emergency approval to a vaccine created at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Center for Vaccine Development.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
U.S. unemployment claims drop to 198,000
The fall to below 200,000 is more evidence that the job market remains strong in the aftermath of last year’s coronavirus recession.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Uncategorized
U.S. airlines cancel more than 1,000 flights on day before New Year’s Eve
In addition to staffing shortages, winter storms threaten to further disrupt travel over New Year’s weekend.
Posted inNews
Bath maritime museum offers free admission for children
The Maine Maritime Museum estimates about 30,000 children under 18 will visit the museum, free of charge, from now to December 2026.
Posted inNews
Brunswick-area Salvation Army ends up $23,000 short in annual red kettle campaign
Depending on the success of other seasonal fundraising efforts, Brunswick-Bath Salvation Army Lt. Neil Childs said that cuts may need to be made to social service programs funded through the red kettle drive.
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Belfast-based company secures $85 million in financing to launch manufacturing operation at Madison mill
GO Lab announced Thursday that Cianbro construction will move forward to install three manufacturing lines at the former Madison Paper Industries complex.
Posted inField Hockey, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
Top sports stories of 2021: No. 2 — Winthrop and Leavitt win field hockey championships
Everything fell into place for the Ramblers and Hornets, who upended the competition in Class C and Class B, respectively.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: John Shea leads Edward Little past Portland, 47-41
Center John Shea scores 18 points in the first half and finished with 38 as the Eddies knock off the Bulldogs.
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New York jury holds drugmaker Teva liable in opioid crisis
A separate trial will follow to determine what Teva will have to pay in the case.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
York County Jail recovers from outbreak that infected dozens
The outbreak was first detected on Dec. 13, and sickened more than 50 people in all.