AstraZeneca rejects takeover offer from Pfizer AstraZeneca on Monday rejected a $119 billion takeover offer from U.S. drugmaker Pfizer. Pfizer, which is the world’s second-biggest drugmaker by revenue, has been courting No. 8 AstraZeneca since January, arguing their businesses are complementary. On Sunday, it raised its stock-and-cash offer by 15 percent to $118.8 billion. That […]
May 2014
Posted inNation & World, News
Dinosaur found in Argentina could be largest ever
Scientists say the titanosaur was 66 feet tall, 132 feet long, and weighed as much as 14 or 15 adult African elephants.
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Posted inBusiness
SeaFood Business Magazine to go online-only
The Portland-based trade magazine’s publisher says the shutdown of the monthly print product will let it provide more timely news.
Posted inBusiness
Downeaster gaining ground on repairs
Rail authority officials say service will soon return to normal.
Posted inMaine, News
Local & State Dispatches
Autopsy performed on North Waterboro teen / Suspect in Maine car fire deaths blames killings on co-defendant.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school notebook: Little to divide two softball teams
Wells and Falmouth totaled 21 innings in two games this past week.
Posted inBusiness
What AT&T’s DirecTV deal means for consumers
A quick look at impact on consumers and net neutrality is based on information provided by the companies.
Posted inSports
Tom Caron: Detroit series revealed Boston’s flaws
The lack of timely hitting was a big part of a three-game sweep at Fenway.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta man indicted for attempted murder in house fire
James K. Brown is charged after setting fire to a house where he and others lived.
Posted inNation & World
General’s revolt threatens more fighting in Libya
Attacks by Gen. Khalifa Hifter’s loyalists add to the chaos as a battle for power looks likely.