2021 – Page 662 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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Mystery Photo for Oct. 10, 2021

by Russ Dillingham October 10, 2021October 9, 2021

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford gift card.

Opinion, Perspective

How Bible verses are being picked out of context to make a case for the anti-vaxxer movement

by John Fea October 10, 2021October 6, 2021

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

Health, Maine

COVID-19 is more dangerous for pregnant women, but only a minority are vaccinated

by Emily Bader October 10, 2021October 10, 2021

While the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated because of their lower immune system response, only about 33% have been fully vaccinated, according to CDC data.

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How do you unfriend the real world?

by Mark LaFlamme October 10, 2021October 10, 2021

Talk of the Town: Monday was a glorious day. Facebook and a whole bunch of similar social media apps were down pretty much around the clock. Did you notice the weird peace and civility that descended?

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Volunteers help elderly residents repair their Lewiston homes

by Vanessa Paolella October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

Community members come together to help elderly with safety issues in their homes through no-cost home repairs.

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Maine mountain biking is on a wild ride

by Daryn Slover October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

Growing interest in mountain biking accelerated in 2020 as COVID sent people outdoors, and gained even more momentum in 2021. “There are more people riding the trails than I have ever seen,” said experienced racer and race organizer Chris Riley.

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Sleeping policeman! And other British quirks

by Jim Witherell October 10, 2021October 9, 2021

In a word: While opening his last tin (can) of beans for supper, he heard his infant daughter crying in her cot (crib). After sticking a dummy (pacifier) in her mouth to quiet her, Claus discovered that her nappy (diaper) was in dire need of changing.