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Photos on a series of panels at the Maine MILL help tell the story of Maine’s labor force in the early 1900s.
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Photos on a series of panels at the Maine MILL help tell the story of Maine’s labor force in the early 1900s.
Makenzie Hanson puts on her backpack before starting her first day of kindergarten Thursday at Acadia Academy in Lewiston. The public charter school's small population will allow students to attend five days a week, said director Brittiny-Rae Perron. Students and staff are required to wear masks throughout the school day except during outdoor "mask breaks," when students sit 6 feet apart on "stump seats," said Perron. Of the 257 students that attend Acadia, 40 have chosen to learn remotely. Parents will have the option to switch from one to another on Nov. 5, said Perron.
Virginia Bradeen of Livermore Falls gives her 9-year-old son, Cash, a hug before Cash begins his first day of the fourth-grade Thursday at Acadia Academy in Lewiston.
Robin Brochu of Lewiston gives her 5-year-old son, Andre Juarez Jr., a kiss before Juarez begins his first day of kindergarten at Acadia Academy in Lewiston on Thursday. Juarez's father, Andre Juarez Sr., is at right.
Emily Sirka directs her younger siblings, Tommy and Grace, to the entrance of Acadia Academy during her first day of third grade in Lewiston on Thursday.
Austin Lyle uses the hand sanitizer dispenser Thursday outside Acadia Academy during his first day of second-grade in Lewiston.
Adam Lee of Auburn helps Jack Blais, 5, pick out a face mask at the PAL Center in Auburn on Thursday. A coalition of community organizations called "Auburn Strong" gave out free backpacks, school supplies, COVID-19 face masks and information about going back to school. The is the eighth year that the Immigrant Resource Center, Auburn Recreation and the PAL Center has pulled resources together to hand out supplies before school starts, said Fatuma Hussein. "This is just the first day," said Auburn Recreation director Sabrina Best. Auburn Strong is hoping to have a weekly presence in the area to deliver a constant message about COVID-19 related issues, said Best. A similar event will happen in Lewiston's Kennedy Park on Friday, September 11, said Hussein of the Immigrant Resource Center of Maine. Blais will start kindergarten at Washburn Elementary School on Sept. 14. Blais' mother. Amanda Nolin, is at right.
Nurta Hade, left, helps Erika Mentink and her two children, Tilleul and Bond, pick out school supplies at the PAL Center in Auburn on Thursday. A coalition of community organizations called Auburn Strong gave away backpacks, school supplies, face masks and information about going back to school. This is the eighth year the Immigrant Resource Center, Auburn Recreation and the PAL Center have pooled resources, Fatuma Hussein of the Immigrant Resources Center said. "This is just the first day," Auburn Recreation Director Sabrina Best said. Auburn Strong is hoping to have a weekly presence in the area to deliver a constant message about COVID-19 related issues, Best said. A similar event will occur in Lewiston's Kennedy Park on Sept. 11, Hussein said.