Vials of Pfizer’s vaccine shipped to Maine and other states this week were found to each contain at least one extra dose, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
2020
Remember When: The Richmond girls basketball team dominated region from 2011-13
Bobcats won three consecutive regional titles but ran into dominant Washburn in states each year.
Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia
The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.
Finally, UMaine men’s basketball may get in a season opener
The Black Bears were scheduled to start their season on Nov. 25 before heading into COVID quarantine for two weeks. They’ll try again this weekend with two games at Hartford.
Maine residents will get a card along with COVID-19 shot
The cards are intended to simplify the process of getting vaccinated for coronavirus after patients receive the first of 2 shots.
UMaine men’s hockey series called off after positive COVID-19 test
The Black Bears have gone into quarantine and their weekend series at UMass Lowell will not be played.
North Carolina regulator Michael Regan is Biden’s choice for EPA administrator
President-elect Joe Biden has picked an experienced but not widely known state regulator, Michael Regan of North Carolina, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
Lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill: College Athletes Bill of Rights
A bill being introduced by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation and create a federal commission on college athletics.
Family behind OxyContin acknowledges its role in opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma’s marketing efforts have been blamed for contributing to an addiction and overdose crisis that has been linked to 470,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades.
Russia can’t use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics
Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
 
				
 
				
 
				
 
				
 
				 
				
 
				 
				 
				