The potential mutation would allow the avian influenza virus sweeping through cattle herds to attach to a receptor protein on the surface of our cells.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation / World
Casual restaurant bankruptcies accelerate as customers retreat
Casual restaurants have seen more pronounced difficulties because they depend on customers with lower incomes and have to compete with fast food chains employing the same tactics.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
White House weighs preemptive pardons for potential Trump targets
President Biden’s team is worried that the Trump administration will go after such figures as Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci.
Posted inNation / World
7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after there was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 mark as post-election rally continues. What’s next?
The cryptocurrency officially rose six figures Wednesday night, just hours after the president-elect said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Middle School harvest greens grown indoors
The students hand-picked basil and mint Thursday afternoon from a hydroponic garden and used the ingredients to flavor sandwiches and ice cream.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Sabattus police chief and town manager leaving
Erik Baker says he was resigning to do what is best for himself and his family.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Trinity Jubilee Center breaks ground on $5.1 million building in Lewiston to serve the needy
The new center at 123 Bates St. will allow the organization to provide more services to the homeless, the hungry and other clients.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston to close intensive care unit by end of year
It is part of a plan to prioritize other services hospital officials see as more crucial to meeting the needs of the public.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board discusses parking concerns and safety measures
The Kingfield Select Board reviewed parking and safety issues, with business owner Polly MacMichael raising concerns about “NO PARKING” signs impacting accessibility and Chair Wade Browne emphasizing public safety as the primary goal.