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, News
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75
Magician Roy Horn and Siegfried Fischbacher were an institution in Las Vegas, where their magic and artistry consistently attracted sellout crowds.
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Trump says ‘no rush’ on more aid as jobless crisis grows
Democrats are preparing to unveil a ‘Rooseveltian-style’ package to shore up the economy and address the health emergency.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 44 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death
With Maine’s numbers continuing a slow but steady increase, Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the overall trajectory and trend supports relaxing additional restrictions on businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks rise on hopes that awful jobs report marks the bottom
Wall Street rallies again despite another historic, crushing report on the employment market.
Posted inMaine
Video: Watch Susan Moore teach seventh-graders birding
“I love teaching. It’s not what I do, it’s who I am,” the seventh-grade science teacher said. “I love seeking kids get excited about learning and showing what they know, and seeing that sparkle in their eyes when you’ve reached them.
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: She had COVID-19 symptoms – in January
When Joyce Baughan was feverish and achy early this year, no one was testing for COVID-19. But she had the symptoms, as did two siblings who live nearby.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta middle school teacher lives to teach
Susan Moore, who teaches science to seventh graders at Augusta’s Cony Middle and High School, is connecting with students outside of the classroom.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: It was time for an attitude adjustment on the golf course
Golf’s month-long hiatus a reminder not to take sport for granted, Drew Bonifant writes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules
Store workers are suddenly being asked to enforce the rules that govern shopping during the pandemic, a tension-filled role for which most have received little or no training.