2018 – Page 5703 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine bill would require vaccine against meningococcal meningitis

by STEVE COLLINS Sun Journal January 8, 2018January 8, 2018

Students between 11 and 20 would be required to receive the vaccination against the disease that causes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.

Olympics, Sports

Russell Currier is bidding to become 2nd Maine biathlete in Pyeongchang

by Glenn Jordan January 8, 2018January 9, 2018

He is among 4 American men vying for 2 Winter Olympics slots.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Tom Caron: Bruins on a roll, while flying under the radar

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018

The team hasn’t received a lot of attention but heads into their break on an 11-game point streak.

Sports

Major League notebook: Red Sox give Wright, Smith new deals

by Associated Press January 8, 2018

Boston avoids arbitration with two pitchers and has 10 other players still eligible.

Business, Nation & World

Taking a swipe at children’s incessant use – maybe addiction – to smartphones

by Associated Press January 8, 2018January 8, 2018

Two key investors call on Apple to offer strategies and tools to protect the health and development of the generation growing up with gadgets.

Business, Nation & World, News

Energy agency rejects Trump plan to prop up nuclear, coal industries

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press January 8, 2018January 8, 2018

Federal regulators say there is no evidence that retiring coal-fired power plants poses a threat to reliability of the nation’s electric grid.

Business

Market erases morning losses, continuing strong start to year

by STAN CHOE Associated Press January 8, 2018January 8, 2018

The U.S. stock market has been on a remarkably smooth upward climb for more than a year now, with Kohl’s jumping to one of the biggest gains for 2018.