The new coronavirus shots are designed to provide improved protection against omicron subvariants now in circulation
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
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.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
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.
Posted inMaine
Hurricane Lee arrives Saturday; Maine braces for power outages and coastal damage
Winds and waves will be a major factor Saturday when Lee hits Maine — with power outages expected. Lee wraps up Saturday night, and it will be much nicer on Sunday and next week. TRACK No major changes in the track forecast with Lee, still forecast to make landfall in Nova Scotia. Due to the massive […]
Posted inNation / World
Hurricane Tracker: Follow Lee as it goes by Maine
Down East region to bear the brunt as the storm passes Saturday.
Posted inMaine
Maine can expect power outages and tree damage when Lee hits Saturday
While it is heading east of Maine, Lee is expected to hit the state like a Nor’easter.
Posted inMaine
Video: Hurricane Lee heading to Maine
Lee may be a Nor’easter by the time it reaches Maine, but power outages, coastal flooding and heavy rain are likely.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
Video: Maine could experience winds and flooding as Hurricane Lee makes its way toward Atlantic Canada
Hurricane Lee is whirling north of Puerto Rico as a Category 3 storm, with forecasters noting it would remain in open waters through this week while on a path to Atlantic Canada
Posted inMaine
Maine will have a wet week as Hurricane Lee approaches New England
Slow moving showers and thunderstorms may cause some localized flooding. More rain expected this week as Hurricane Lee approaches New England.