Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine tightens school advisories in 4 counties in response to higher COVID-19 case counts
Maine will see a boost in vaccine supply next week, but high case numbers prompted the Department of Education to designate 4 counties as ‘yellow.’
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Posted inNation & World, News
Russian’s imprisoned Putin foe Alexei Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Posted inNation & World, News
Dwindling demand for vaccine has some places in U.S. turning down doses
The development illustrates the challenge the nation faces in trying to conquer the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Give young people in nation’s oldest state more input in Augusta
A new bill would create the Youth Impact Commission to inform and advise policymakers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington voters deciding on higher budget Monday
The $6.85 million budget is up 12.1% because of workers’ compensation increases.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Make democracy work in Augusta and Washington
We can’t let a minority of lawmakers get in the way of progress.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should make it easier for EV drivers to plug in, charge up
Installing easily reached high-capacity quick-charge stations on our state’s highways is a prerequisite to progress in the sale and use of EVs.