A strong economy usually reduces the deficit. Not this time.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Why a government shutdown looks inevitable: Congress needs to pass 12 funding bills
Lawmakers have given themselves a virtually impossible task – and the stakes are high.
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FAQ: What you need to know about a government shutdown
Infighting among House Republicans is delaying passage of a budget bill for next year. Congress has until Sept. 30 to avoid a shutdown.
Posted inFood, Maine
Who has the best lobster roll in Maine?
No trip to Maine is complete without a lobster roll. We asked a lobsterman, a food writer and a travel agent where they buy theirs.
Posted inMaine
Maine Foliage Updates: Leaves dropping as peak foliage reaches coast
Coastal Maine typically reaches peak conditions in mid-to-late October.
Posted inMaine
Monday’s rain could lead to minor flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of Maine and New Hampshire.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
What you need to know about the new coronavirus vaccine shots
The new coronavirus shots are designed to provide improved protection against omicron subvariants now in circulation
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How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19?
Researchers still don’t know how well BA.2.86 will evade immunity or whether it will cause more severe disease than its predecessors.
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New Pirola Covid variant shows value of booster shots
A new variety of the coronavirus isn’t as dangerous as previously feared. What’s more, the fall jab should provide good protection.
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Covid is here to stay. How will we know when it stops being special?
For some people, covid will always be high risk. Others wonder when — or if — we can stop treating the coronavirus differently from other common viruses.