The new coronavirus, 2019 n-CoV, continues to spread in China, and cases are being diagnosed in many other countries, including the U.S. In some of those countries, including Germany and Vietnam, people who have not visited China have been diagnosed. With initial symptoms that resemble other diseases, many people are wondering how to know whether to seek […]
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inPerspective
Past epidemics prove fighting coronavirus with travel bans is a mistake
Even if it were feasible to contain it, these measures could make us less safe in other ways.
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Posted inPerspective
Flu is a much bigger threat than coronavirus
Seasonal influenza has already killed 10,000 to 25,000 people, according to the CDC.
Posted inMaine
Two-day storm will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to Maine
On Friday, the primary concern will be freezing rain, and sleet looks likely as well — which could lead to slippery travel and power outages.
Posted inMaine
VIDEO: Phippsburg man uses ice scraper to defend himself from a fox
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: A man had to use an ice scraper to fight off a fox that attacked him early this morning in Phippsburg. > https://t.co/cIj83Q59Uj pic.twitter.com/BBf1djJUzx — CBS 13 News (@WGME) February 4, 2020 PHIPPSBURG – A local man used his ice scraper to defend himself from an attacking fox Tuesday morning. Jake Becwar […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
UPDATE: Lewiston police find missing man ‘safe and sound’
Richard Anthony Luiz Jr. was last seen Saturday morning leaving his Lincoln Street home in Lewiston.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
What went wrong: Tech troubles behind delay in Iowa results
A new mobile app is being blamed for the delay.
Posted inMaine
Punxsutawney Phil forgot to mention snow this week in Maine
The groundhog may see an early spring, but Maine may have to deal with some light snow Tuesday and more significant snowfall Thursday.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Two sought in West Paris shooting arrested
PARIS — Two people wanted in a West Paris shooting Jan. 26 were arrested Sunday by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. John Crouch III, 39, of 5 Jackson Crossing Road in West Paris was taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m. in South Paris on a charge of attempted murder. That charge, a Class A […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston takes on poverty
Educators and community leaders travel to Harlem to find ideas to help combat poverty in Lewiston’s troubled neighborhoods.