Novo Biosciences will use the NIH grant for next-level testing of its regenerative therapy drug, which has already proven effective in zebrafish and mice.
2017
Unity Raceway to be closed this weekend
Track still plans on running final 2 events of season, despite track owner’s recent health issues.
Equifax data breach puts 143 million Americans at risk of identity theft
The data taken include Social Security numbers and birth dates, which can be enough for thieves to hijack a person’s identity.
State alters wording of ballot questions on Medicaid expansion, York casino
Republicans praise the Medicaid referendum change because it may have political benefits, and a phrase is cut from the casino language because it could be viewed as creating bias.
Waterville man apologizes for robbery, then forges document and gets longer prison term
Emmanual Hurtado had altered his sentencing document a day earlier to show a two-year term for robbery rather than three.
Two remaining partners of Sheridan Construction Corp. assume its leadership, ownership
Mitchell Sammons and Daniel Wildes will serve as president and senior vice president, respectively.
Senate passes $15 billion disaster aid measure, debt limit increase
The bill, which funds the government through Dec. 8, is sent to the House for a Friday vote.
Winslow police start compliance checks to curb alcohol sales to minors
All but three businesses passed the first round of checks, the police chief said.
Girl, 9, charged with creating false alarm for gun threat at Jay school
The case was referred to the juvenile court system, according to Jay police Chief Richard Caton IV.
York County casino backers launch campaign for November vote
A new website shows a possible gambling facility called the Vactionland Resort and Events Center, although state officials continue to probe the campaign’s financial backers.