Organizers cited the pandemic mandates and the number of visitors drawn to the three-day festival.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Utility bills overwhelm some households in pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
No internet: The high cost of connecting Maine
This two-part report is part of a continuing series on poverty in Maine, and the strangling effect poverty has on our communities. We look at how vital broadband accessibility is for our schools, our businesses and our health. The work is being done in cooperation with the Investigative Editing Corps.
Posted inLocal & State
Helicopter rescues Belfast man from icy trail in Acadia
Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail
Posted inNation & World
Bear attacks Alaska woman using an outhouse, from below
“Something bit my butt right as I sat down,” an Alaska woman said.
Posted inHealth
How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity?
Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19 – but what qualifies as ‘enough’ is still an open question.
Posted inHealth
How are experts tracking variants of the coronavirus?
Scientists are tracking variants of the coronavirus by scanning virus samples taken from infected people
Posted inHealth
Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
Health experts recommend a single cloth mask with multiple layers, but doubling up on masks could offer added protection in certain situations
Posted inNation & World
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases
Mutations to the virus that causes COVID-19 are rapidly popping up and health officials say the pandemic could get worse unless people do more to curb cases
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King’s immortal “I Have a Dream” speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.