A University of Maine proposal to accelerate growth of the forest bio-economy is a finalist for possible funding from a federal agency
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Officials, expert zero in on construction of Amazon warehouse destroyed in tornado, killing 6
The e-commerce giant has 5 million square feet of warehouse space across about a dozen facilities in the St. Louis metro area, nearly all constructed like the building that collapsed.
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire
The Brunswick-based Genesis Fund was awarded an $825,000 grant from the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund at the U.S. Treasury Department. The CDFI Program invests in and builds the capacity of CDFIs to serve low-income people and underserved communities lacking adequate access to affordable financial products and services. The Genesis Fund’s award provides loan […]
Posted inNation & World
Pfizer says its COVID pill is effective against omicron variant
The U.S. will buy enough supply to treat 10 million people.
Posted inNation & World
Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban
The measure made it illegal to procure or perform an abortion within city limits or to “aid and abet” the procedure by providing money, transportation or medical instructions.
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Live comedy takes the stage at CBU
Happy Holidays from The River Comics who give the gift of laughter just when you need it most. Local comedian Davey Getchel and Boston area comics Sam Buck and A.J. Hapenny roll into town with live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Craft Brew Underground in […]
Posted inHealth, Maine
Number of ICU patients climbs to new record as state reports 1,383 more infections
The National Guard and federal health care workers have been deployed to help Maine’s strained hospitals.
Posted inNation & World
U.K. calls for volunteers to battle wave of omicron infections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is calling for thousands of volunteers to staff new vaccination centers in shopping areas, stadiums and racecourses as the government accelerates its booster program.
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Parents of suspect in Michigan school shooting due in court
The parents of a Michigan teen charged with killing four students at his high school are scheduled to return to court on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
