The scientists say the substance has antimicrobial effects against a wide range of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs such as MRSA.
July 2016
Posted inNews, Sports
Ben True to race at Beach to Beacon
The North Yarmouth native, who missed in his attempt to make the Olympics, will be joined by Bangor’s Riley Masters.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Cyrway receives DARE’s 2016 Daryl Gates Lifetime Achievement Award
The Benton state senator, who had a career in law enforcement and has been an officer in the drug education program for 24 years, received the program’s highest award for his dedication and commitment.
Posted inBusiness, News
Northeast Air opening $3 million addition at Portland Jetport
The upgrades include a new terminal, pilots’ lounge and two-story passenger waiting area.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State, News
The bedbug life cycle — explained
Columnist Dana Wilde’s brother is an exterminator who finds himself in some weird situations with bugs and humans.
Posted inNews, Politics
Between Republicans and Democrats, a tale of two conventions
After two days of positioning itself as the nuturing party, Democratic rhetoric is exepected to get tougher on Wednesday.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine delegates inspired and nostalgic after Obama speech
The president’s address at the Democratic National Convention caps a night in which Democrats make a case for Hillary Clinton’s candidacy.
Posted inNews, Politics
Trump urges Russia to hack Clinton’s emails
Trump’s provocation alarmed many Republican leaders and foreign policy experts, who also were dismayed by Trump’s remark that he would be ‘looking at’ whether Crimea, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, should be recognized as Russian territory.
Posted inCommunity
Skowhegan’s River Fest set for Aug. 2-6
Events include river run, duck derby, more.
Posted inNation & World, News
Major study advises 1 hour of daily exercise for every 8 hours of sitting
You may be able to ‘make up’ for your increased risk of death due to a sedentary lifestyle by engaging in enough physical activity.