The company is slowing its pace of studying new treatments in part because of recent commercial challenges.
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There’s a chance to see the aurora borealis Thursday night in Maine
The forecast suggests Thursday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.
Ukraine says Russia has begun counteroffensive in Kursk border region
Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Kursk in August, partly in the hopes Russia would divert troops there from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine where a push by the Russian army is threatening to overrun a belt of key defensive strongholds.
Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club WATERVILLE — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished in first place at the Elm City Duplicate game on Sept. 10. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
UMaine Farmington holds 9/11 remembrance program
F FARMINGTON —Early Wednesday morning, the University of Maine at Farmington held a solemn remembrance program in commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Kirsten Swan, director of student leadership and service and UMF Rotaract Club advisor, and Connor Fahey, coordinator of orientation and transition programs, created the memorial message, “9/11 … We remember,” […]
Binnie Media seeks nominations for Golden Apple Awards
Listeners can nominate an education professional or a school employee for free through Binnie Media radio station websites and share stories of education professionals who have impacted the lives of others.
Fall Festival set for Sept. 28 at Good Will-Hinckley
HINCKLEY — Good Will-Hinckley is partnering with local area organizations to hold its third annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on its Hinckley Campus, 16 Prescott Drive. Activities planned include a climbing wall, lawn games, pumpkin painting, obstacle course, food trucks, craft and art fair, wagon rides, reptile tent, […]
‘Over 35’ Sunday basketball program set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — The over-35 informal pick-up basketball group is set to meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St. beginning Sunday, Sept. 22. Men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-397-4411 or 547-4411. There is a nominal charge […]
Inspectors warned of ‘tremendous’ potential for accidental foam discharge at Brunswick airport
But repairs weren’t made to the site’s aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.
Public health, privacy concerns raised as Oakland Town Council considers rules for recreational vehicles
Town councilors discussed proposed regulations Wednesday night for living long term in such vehicles, but said they were not ready to vote on an ordinance.