The pharmacy chain distributed over 142 million dosage units of oxycodone and hydrocodone in the state from 2006 to 2014.
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Stocks extend gains for 5th day, led by technology shares
Banks and energy companies are the only laggards.
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Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
BERLIN — Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries Monday to suspend use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and European regulators have said there is no evidence the shot is to blame. AstraZeneca’s is just one of three vaccines in use on […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Group lines up support for nurses’ union at Maine Medical Center
A letter backing the labor union effort for registered nurses at Maine’s largest hospital garnered at least 1,500 signatures, according to a pro-union group.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
When will you get your stimulus payment?
Experts have an idea what people will spend their money on.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislation that would silence foreign companies in Maine ballot campaigns gets first look
Three bills before the Maine Legislature would prevent companies like Hydro-Quebec from spending money to influence statewide ballot questions, including one in November on a controversial power line.
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Maine’s jobless rate edged up slightly in January, yet it’s considered a positive sign
The increase is attributed to more participation in the labor market by Maine residents.
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Dozens of adult-use cannabis shops coming soon to Portland
Two license applications have been approved, and another 31 are sitting on the city’s desk for approval in the coming weeks and months.
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Maine woman’s invention solves a ‘big stinkin’ problem’ for dog walkers
Beth Herriman’s ‘dooloop,’ a hit internationally, is a simple plastic device designed to clip onto a leash to easily carry several used dog waste bags.
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Top Democrats rebuke Maine Med over nurses’ union drive
Legislative leaders accuse management of heavy-handed tactics, including threats to organizers’ jobs, but the Portland hospital denies it intimidated or mistreated any nurses.