The CDC notes larger increases for 2 of the leading causes of infant deaths – maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
World’s top renewable firms reel even as installations surge
Companies in the sector are being squeezed by volatile costs, snarled projects, high interest rates, and – in the solar sector – a rush to add new capacity that’s overwhelmed demand.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Two arrested in connection with robberies at Waterville bank, Fairfield convenience store
The bank robbery occurred Tuesday at Bangor Savings Bank at 366 Main St. in Waterville, and officials said the same people were responsible hours later for robbing the Circle K convenience store at 149 Norridgewock Road in Fairfield.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta Dollar General shuts down over safety concerns
Items stacked in the aisles and electrical wires being exposed and in reach of customers drove the temporary shut-down of the Eastern Avenue dollar store, officials said.
Posted inTimes Record
Report: Wiscasset principal placed on paid leave
Gina Stevens was named principal of Wiscasset Middle High School in March.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Apple has plans to eventually, maybe revolutionize health care
Four years after the quiet arrival of Avolonte, Tim Cook stood in the same packed auditorium where his predecessor, Steve Jobs, unveiled the original Macintosh and introduced the Apple Watch.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Woman accused of stealing money from Waterville youth center pleads no contest
Sherrie Anne Genness of Belgrade could serve up to 30 months in prison and be required to pay up to $221,695 to the Alfond Youth & Community Center, according to a spokeswoman for the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
Posted inNation & World, News
The FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by Hamas attack
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, meanwhile, said his agency has responded to an increase in threats against Jewish, Muslim and Arab American communities in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 attack.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on key documents in civil business fraud trial
The lawsuit centers on whether the former president and his business misled banks and insurers by inflating his net worth on the financial statements. He and other defendants, including sons Donald Jr. and Eric, deny wrongdoing.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Trial starts for man charged with attempted murder in New Hampshire wedding shootings
The October 2019 shootings happened nearly 2 weeks after the defendant’s stepfather, a pastor at the church, was killed by the son of the groom.