Two experimental drugs have failed to prevent or slow mental decline in a study of people who are virtually destined to develop the disease because of rare gene flaws.
2020
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
China’s daily death toll from virus tops 100 for first time
More than 1,000 total deaths have been recorded, and 42,638 people had been diagnosed as of 9 p.m. Monday.
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Posted inNation & World
Pentagon says 109 troops suffered brain injuries from Iran strike
The number who have been treated for mild traumatic brain injuries marks a significant increase over the 64 reported a little over a week ago.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimming: Camden Hills sweeps KVAC B boys and girls titles
Waterville/Winslow’s Heaton-Jones, Booth win twice; Morse’s Harper sets KVAC mark
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Barr: Justice Dept. is collecting Ukraine data from Giuliani
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has gathered information in Ukraine allegedly concerning the president’s Democratic rival Joe Biden and Biden’s son, Hunter.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bates College breaks record for Fulbright award winners
The top Fulbright producer among liberal arts college for two of the past three years, Bates’ 24 honorees this year are the most any college of its type has ever had.
Posted inNation & World
Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun’s poles
Europe and NASA’s Solar Orbiter will come within 26 million miles of the sun, well within the orbit of Mercury.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Tournament time is here again
The high school playoffs kick off Tuesday with preliminary round games.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Former Auburn lawyer and DA candidate strikes pact with state on criminal charge
Seth Carey of Rumford agrees to obey the law, undergo therapy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fed signals steady interest rates as economic risks lessen
But analysts say one more cut might be in store if risks such as the coronavirus cause U.S. growth to slow.