A drug already used to fight other viruses is being tested for its effectiveness in patients with Ebola.
2015
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another view: Maine’s wildlife workers deserved their role in bear-baiting debate
It’s not an abuse of power for experts in their field to take a position on a statewide referendum.
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Posted inNation & World
N.H. governor proposes cuts to avoid possible budget deficit
Revenues are slightly higher than anticipated, but Maggie Hassan wants $18 million in savings.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Growing body of evidence undermining notion of global warming ‘pause’
The ‘pause’ notion arose from media coverage of a poorly worded statement in a draft of a report.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The move to legalize weed doesn’t factor in addiction
The highs aren’t worth the lows experienced by millions of people who take risks with their health.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Cuomo calls father ‘a poet’ in euology
The New York governor says his father’s legacy is one of a crusader who was also a pragmatist.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Fertilizing for a ‘perfect’ lawn harms coastal waters, mudflats, marine life
Nitrogen fertilizes seaweeds and stimulates mats of algae that smother marine-dwelling creatures.
Posted inLife & Culture
Fry ‘very happy’ in spite of public wedding plans
The British actor-comedian gave formal notice of his plan to marry.
Posted inLife & Culture
‘Big Bang’ actress sorry for comments
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting told Redbook she enjoys ‘serving’ her husband, Ryan Sweeting, and was ‘never that feminist girl demanding equality.’
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Union benefits from gifts meant for FairPoint workers
Having been a member of the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 28 years for Verizon (since retired), I am very disappointed with the way they now operate. I understand that they’ve collected over $200,000 in donations to help striking members. It sounds like a good deed to some, unless you know the […]