Dr. Jabbar Fazeli reached an undisclosed agreement with the 3 assisted-living facilities Friday. He had alleged he was discriminated against for being Muslim and unfairly fired after clashing with management.
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Proposal for constitutional right to abortion draws advocates, opponents to State House
Lawmakers heard nearly 6 hours of testimony on the proposal, which faces an uphill battle requiring two-thirds support in both the House and Senate in order to be sent to voters.
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Portland man takes part in drug trial giving new hope in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Ralph Carmona participated in a clinical research trial for Leqembi, a new Alzheimer’s drug that he believes stopped his symptoms from progressing.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Central Maine Healthcare selling 2 of its Lewiston buildings
The hospital system is hoping the sales of the buildings, which include the home of the Dempsey Center, will ease financial constraints that have existed since the pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Chinese scientist mapped COVID genes weeks before official release, records show
Public health experts said the episode illustrated a missed opportunity to learn more about the virus early in the global health emergency.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Central Maine Healthcare to cut 45 positions amid management reorganization
It is one of several moves the Lewiston health care system made in the last few months.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News
Federal health officials recommend U.S. ease marijuana restrictions
In recommending marijuana be reclassified to a Schedule III drug, the Department of Health and Human Services acknowledges its medical use for the first time.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holidays and new variant
WHO officials recommend that people get vaccinated when possible, wear masks, and make sure indoor areas are well ventilated.
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‘Obamacare’ sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes
Signs-ups spiked after Biden took office, with Democrats rolling out a series of tax breaks that give millions of Americans access to low-cost plans. Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the program.
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Minors covered by MaineCare can get latest COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that anyone 5 and older get one dose of the latest updated COVID-19 vaccine.