The stroke-like eye condition appears to be more common in people taking new drugs for weight loss and diabetes.
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Microsoft to pay $14.4 million settlement over alleged parental, disability leave discrimination
Although Microsoft is headquartered in Washington state, it has significant operations in California, where the case was brought.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
The head of the agency said TSA has enough screeners to handle the expected crowds this weekend and through the summer.
Construction proceeds on controversial power corridor through western Maine
About 41% of foundations for the setting of poles on the NECEC corridor have been completed, 31% of poles have been set and 34% of circuit wires are done, the developer said.
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
Owners of the vehicles do not need to take any action.
State distributes $3 million to boost sales of Maine-made goods
Forty-six Maine companies received a share of the grant funding as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
El Rodeo restaurant opens on Sabattus Street in Lewiston
South Portland Mexican eatery opens its third location in former Burnt Ends space.
Kingfield Select Board reviews changes to zoning ordinance
The Planning Board plans to gather more feedback at an informational meeting July 9 at 6 p.m.
U.S. labor market shows signs of losing steam, putting Fed on alert
Economists and some Federal Reserve officials are increasingly on alert that pain could be on the horizon for American workers amid signs the labor market is losing steam.