An analysis from South Africa suggests the Pfizer vaccine offers less protection against infection by the variant, but is still a good defense against hospitalization.
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Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Guerin promoted to take over as U.S. men’s Olympic hockey GM
Initially named the U.S. team’s assistant GM, Bill Guerin replaces Stan Bowman, who resigned in the wake of the Chicago Blackhawks’ sexual assault scandal.
Posted inNation / World
Fireball from overturned tanker kills dozens in Haiti
Reports say the truck was trying to avoid an oncoming motorcycle when it flipped.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nordic skiing preview: Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles and Brynne Robbins leaving lasting legacies before they depart for college
Senior co-captains look forward to a season that features the return of state championship competition, and, they hope, another state title for the Cougars.
Posted inBusiness
Resale is making gains in holiday gift shopping
The boost is driven largely by Gen-Z and Millennials, but marketplaces of all kinds are reaping the rewards.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
2021-22 Nordic skiing preview capsules
A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland to require vaccination or test for ages 5 and up at Merrill Auditorium, Expo
The requirement for younger children goes into effect Jan. 1 at indoor facilities owned and operated by the city.
Posted inBusiness
Tesla faces more lawsuits alleging sexual harassment
The first lawsuit was filed last month by a factory worker who claims the company’s conditions are ‘nightmarish.’
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. basketball notebook: Oak Hill boys wait then win opener
Also, reclassification results in big changes in girls basketball.