The Center of Biomedical Research Excellence at UNE will use the federal funds to continue its research into the study of pain and novel pain therapeutics.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge Gov. DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection effort is widely assumed to be a precursor to a presidential run in 2024, adding to a sense of urgency among Democrats to blunt his rise now.
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Officers won’t face any charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting
A specially appointed prosecutor says it was ‘objectively reasonable’ that officers Garrett Rolfe and Devin Brosnan shot and killed Brooks in June 2020.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Story will begin rehab on Wednesday with Sea Dogs
Trevor Story has been out since July 12 after getting hit by a pitch.
Posted inBusiness, New England, News
Drought-related disaster declared in Rhode Island
The move allows eligible farms to be considered for emergency federal aid.
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Jay solicits bids for renovations at the town garage
The board also agreed to close part of Riley Road and the POW/MIA Remembrance Bridge for a ceremony Sept. 16.
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Macy’s, Nordstrom cut profit views along with inventories
Both retailers are suffering from an affliction plaguing most of their competitors: A glut of unsold inventory that they’re resorting to pricing at deep discounts to move.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine schools act to mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water
Mount Desert Island High and Chebeague Island School are among the schools that have installed filters after testing showed PFAS levels exceeded the state’s allowable limit of 20 parts per trillion.
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Weather whiplash: Summer lurches from drought to flood
In just 2 weeks in late July and early August, the U.S. had 10 downpours that are only supposed to happen 1% of the time, and that’s not counting the Dallas region, a likely 1-in-1,000-year storm.
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U.S. to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
The money will fund contracts for as many as 3 types of drones, and other weapons, ammunition and equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or 2, they say.