LGBTQ youth experienced increased stress, anxiety, and depression throughout the lockdowns, with loneliness and lack of social connections contributing to deteriorating mental health.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inPerspective
How the bulletin board systems, email lists and Geocities pages of the early internet created a place for trans youth to find one another and explore coming out
For trans youth who couldn’t be themselves in real life, the internet became a place for connection and self-expression.
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Many couldn’t visit Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day 2020 because of COVID-19. This woman did it for them.
She went to visit her grandfather’s grave, but ended up at the cemetery for six hours to honor soldiers she’d never met. She’ll do it again this year.
Posted inPerspective
How you can help veterans every day
The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
Posted inPerspective
Why US army chaplain Emil Kapaun is advancing toward sainthood
In early Christianity, soldiers could be baptized only if they refused to kill other human beings. While this changed over the years, tensions linger over Christian goals.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Ex-Speaker Paul Ryan urges GOP to reject Donald Trump
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is joining the fight against Donald Trump, urging fellow conservatives to reject the former president’s divisive politics and the Republican leaders who emulate him
Posted inBusiness, Health
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Bethel, Franklin, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Interactive Map: Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Posted inMaine
Maine gets a sneak peek at July’s weather
Wednesday will be a hot and humid day in Maine with the potential for severe thunderstorms in the evening.