Health officials say it’s OK to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Perspective
Manuel Vemba makes great strides in the community and on our soccer fields
“I am here for the American dream,” he declared when arriving in the U.S. And he’s helping other immigrants work for that dream.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How Bible verses are being picked out of context to make a case for the anti-vaxxer movement
Cherry-picking the Bible and using verses out of context isn’t a practice confined to those opposed to vaccines — it has been done for centuries
Posted inMaine, Opinion
Poll: Should the ‘Big Indian’ statue on Route 1 in Freeport be taken down?
The owners of a home renovation business that opened in Freeport late last month say they don’t plan to remove the 30-foot-tall statue depicting an American Indian on their property.
Posted inNation / World, News
Winning ticket for $699.8 million Powerball jackpot bought in California
After 40 drawings without a big Powerball winner, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers and was the lucky winner of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Perspective
Zuckerberg created a monster that preys on our biases
Algorithmic amplification prompts many users to enter dark, paranoid echo chambers of alternate reality.
Posted inMaine Crime, Nation / World, News
FBI: Killings soared nearly 30% in 2020, with more slayings caused by guns
Homicides in the U.S. in 2020 increased nearly 30% over the previous year, the largest one-year jump since the FBI began keeping records
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
More guns, pandemic stress and a police legitimacy crisis created perfect conditions for homicide spike in 2020
FBI statistics recorded a 30% rise in homicides in 2020. A criminologist helps break down what was behind the spike.
Posted inEvents, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Watch the Lewiston-Auburn Fall Candidates Forum
A virtual candidates forum Sept. 20 was recorded for all those running for mayor, City Council and School Committee in both cities.
Posted inNation / World, News
Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown
Congress took a big step toward avoiding a partial federal shutdown on Thursday when the Senate passed a bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 3