The company, which has plants in Westbrook and Scarborough, reportedly disposed of rapid antigen tests as cases declined and just before the delta variant created a huge new need for them.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Rosario, Santos lead Sea Dogs over Binghamton, 5-1
Victor Santos allows only one run through five innings, and Triston Casas, Jeisson Rosario and Roldani Baldwin each get two hits to lead the attack.
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Posted inSports
Golf roundup: Rahm maintains lead at The Northern Trust
Jon Rahm plays his second straight bogey-free round and holds a one-shot advantage over Tony Finau in the FedEx Cup playoff opener.
Posted inBusiness
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts because of fire risk
The recall and others raise questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all electric vehicles.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine poised to get full FDA approval next week
President Biden has called for approval, believing it will ease doubts about the vaccine and give firmer footing for companies and schools to require inoculations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine Bicentennial Band prepares to celebrate 200 years in a big way
On Friday night, the musicians and band leaders were polishing their instruments and their performance for the Maine Bicentennial Parade, set for Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine
Death of 15-year-old in New Gloucester touches many
Jasmine Sky Vincent died of pneumonia about two weeks after developing a sore throat and mild cough.
Posted inNation & World
Florida orders school boards to do away with mask mandates or risk their pay
Florida on Friday surpassed 3 million total COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, and reported 1,486 new deaths in a week.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Nadal withdraws from U.S. Open because of foot injury
Rafael Nadal says he’ll sit out the rest of the season, leaving the year’s final Grand Slam event without three former men’s champions.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Cam Newton thrives in Patriots QB battle with Mac Jones
Cam Newton did nothing to lose his job as New England’s starting quarterback, but Mac Jones is making a good case.