Family members say the former chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has died after contracting COVID-19, not long after his wife passed away from the coronavirus.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Week In Photos Dec. 13-19, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
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Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature
The court’s decision Friday is not a final ruling on the matter and it’s not clear whether Trump will receive final numbers from the Census Bureau before he leaves office next month.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘This virus moves fast:’ Maine reports 436 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths
The state moves Cumberland County into the yellow designation for schools, meaning hybrid learning is recommended. And Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is dealing with a major outbreak.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Pence, leaders in Congress get COVID vaccine; Trump absent
The public displays come as top U.S. health officials try to persuade Americans who may be skeptical of the vaccinations to get them to pave the way for the end of the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread
Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas
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The Latest: One in 5 prisoners in the U.S. has had COVID-19, and 1,700 have died
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
St. Michael students donate items to Augusta Food Bank
AUGUSTA — Students at St. Michael School in Augusta participated in a “Week of Giving” food drive last week that generated not only a massive collection of food for people in need, but reinforced the importance of giving back to the community that has given them so much. “The drive began on Monday, Dec. 7, […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Students, teachers have earned their snow days
After a tough year, schools should take a break when it storms, even if remote learning makes it unnecessary.
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Young family is filled with hope, but needs a hand
The parents seek help as they pursue careers and try to keep abreast of the bills during the pandemic.