Dr. Martin Salia had contracted Ebola while working in his native Sierra Leone.
2014
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Heart stent patients may need anti-clotting drugs longer
A study finds that continuing for another 18 months after the first year lowers the risk of heart attacks, clots and other problems.
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Posted inNation & World
Colorado panel may scrutinize pot treats
Health officials worry that foods and drinks containing edible pot are too attractive to kids.
Posted inNation & World
Mali on alert after belated diagnosis of Ebola victims
Officials try to find people who had contact with a nurse and a man who were diagnosed after they died.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Portland gathers views of restaurant owners on changes to outdoor seating rules
Officials look for a balance between nurturing the food scene and leaving adequate space for pedestrian safety.
Posted inMaine, News
A gentlemanly crew dredges clogged Royal River in Yarmouth
The four-person team, all over age 50, does the muddy job with quiet precision and lives much like family off the water.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Making USM ‘metropolitan’ can’t be done ‘on the cheap’
The head of the steering committee charged with creating a strategy says it would cost about $900,000 per year.
Posted inBusiness, News
Obscure Nebraska panel could decide Keystone XL pipeline’s fate
The Nebraska Public Service Commission’s possible role could snag the project in a legal tangle.
Posted inSports
DEA agents raid NFL medical staffs after games
Federal agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least two visiting NFL teams’ medical staffs as part of an investigation that teams posssibly mishandled prescription drugs.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots roll to 42-20 victory over Colts
Jonas Gray sets a team record with four rushing touchdowns, and New England extends its winning streak to six games.