Masks help slow the spread of COVID-19, but they also hinder lip-reading and facial cues – all of which play a huge role in everyday conversation. https://www.kbia.org/post/international-day-people-disabilities-day-learning-and-empathy#stream/0
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Sink or swim in Kimmswick: Amid financial crunch, locals work to keep tiny river town afloat
During the last weekend of October, Kimmswick’s city square usually bustles with tourists and vendors, making it a lively hub for commerce. But the cancellation of Kimmswick’s two major events – the Apple Butter Festival and Strawberry Festival – due to COVID-19 concerns has left this town on the brink of financial ruin.
Larissa Gao 