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Saco police identify woman found dead on beach

by Staff Report March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Police say the death is not considered suspicious.

Georgetown doctor to present online tick talk

by The Times Record March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

On Thursday, April 1 at 6 p.m., Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host physician and Georgetown resident Dr. Nananda Col to answer questions about ticks in Maine. The online presentation will discuss ticks, the diseases they carry and how to prevent them. According to the land trust, Col has firsthand experience with ticks after catching […]

Business, Maine

Maine business survey reveals optimism despite need for more aid

by Staff Report March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Respondents were about twice as likely to express optimism as pessimism about the coming year – 41% to 23%.

Mainers with cancer take control

by Sponsored Content by The Jackson Laboratory March 18, 2021

From cancer genomic testing to clinical trials, John Pierce is exploring the latest advances to address his medical issues.

Nation & World, News

Senate confirms California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as health secretary

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Becerra has been California’s attorney general since 2017. Before that he represented a Los Angeles-area district in the U.S. House for 24 years.

Sports

Sports Digest: Jones matches course record at Honda Classic

by News service report March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Matt Jones shoots a 9-under 61 for a three-shot advantage after the first round.

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Health, Nation & World

EU drug regulator finds no overall link between clots, AstraZeneca vaccine

by MARIA CHENG and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Numerous European countries had suspended use of the vaccine over the last week amid concerns over blood clots in a few dozen of the millions of people vaccinated with the formula across the continent.