WASHINGTON FDA warns about mix-up between two medications The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients about a potential mix-up between powerful prescription pain drugs and common over-the-counter medications made at a Novartis manufacturing plant. The issue stems from manufacturing problems at a Lincoln, Neb., facility which triggered a recall Sunday of 1,645 lots of […]
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In Focus: Health system once in crisis, now stabilized
The growth of spending on health care slows in 2010, but was it the sluggish economy or are cost controls working?
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Massive greenhouse project would employ 170
An Arundel man says his firm wants to build 37 acres of greenhouses in a business park off Route 302 in Windham.
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Portland schools might offer retirement deals
The city’s School Board will vote tonight on incentives that have reduced personnel costs in recent years.
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Beyonce, Jay-Z welcome Blue Ivy
Through a rap verse, Jay-Z has confirmed the birth of “the most beautiful” girl in the world – his newborn daughter. The song “Glory” made its debut on his social website Life and Times on Monday – two days after he and wife Beyonce gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy. An official statement from the […]
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High School Roundup: Red Storm turn back Yachtsmen
SACO — Garrett McDonald notched a hat trick Monday night as Scarborough remained unbeaten with a 5-2 boys’ hockey victory over Falmouth at MHG Arena. The Red Storm (7-0-1) took a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by McDonald and Jack Rouselle. Falmouth’s Chris Samaris got the lone goal of the second period, […]
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Nigerians call national strike to protest prices, corruption
Anger over a spike in the cost of gas needed for electricity triggers the mass demonstration.
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New Hampshire decides today
Romney and Huntsman tie in the village famed for casting the first Republican primary ballots, the day after Romney stumbles with ‘fire’ remark.
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Neighbors urge Scarborough board to reject new beach park
More than 60 people attend the hearing on the proposed Black Point Park.
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Kennebunk earns takedown
The Rams’ top line accounts for four goals as Cape Elizabeth absorbs its first loss, 5-4.