Abbott Laboratories, which makes the BinaxNOW rapid test, says it now produces more than 50 million tests per month and plans to raise that number to 70 million in January.
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Posted inNation & World
Omicron may be on your next flight. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The super-transmissible variant poses a renewed threat for airline passengers.
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Wednesday’s college roundup: Virus outbreak could lead to forfeits in football playoffs
Organizers of the College Football Playoff decide that semifinal games will not be rescheduled if teams are unable to play because of COVID-19.
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French kids line up to get shots as omicron spreads
France expanded the vaccine to all children 5-11 years old Wednesday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Athletes to watch in southern Maine
After last season was wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, these wrestlers will get a chance to display their talents this winter.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Defending champions Noble (Class A) and Wells (Class B) should be in the mix heading into the state meets this winter.
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NBA roundup: Two more games postponed, Doncic sidelined
Luka Doncic of the Mavericks becomes the latest star player to enter the league’s health and safety protocols, and the Nets have a third straight game postponed.
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NFL discussed cancellations due to COVID-19
The NFL has been steadfast about playing all games, but the latest surge in COVID-19 cases forced all options to be considered.
Posted inMaine
State trooper finds missing Vassalboro man, carries him to safety
Trooper Tyler Harrington locates an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease after the man is reported missing from his home.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan
The request is the second by the House committee this week, as they go after two of their own.