Expanded in-person classes, residential hall capacity and a return to other on-campus activities are expected.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Maine speeds vaccinations: Residents 50 and older eligible starting Tuesday, all adults April 19
The accelerated timeline comes as some providers are reporting available appointments and as the state is expecting to see an increase in supply from the federal government.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
Portland school staffer is a finalist for national Custodian of the Year
Donna Colello, the head custodian at Ocean Avenue School, has been working for Portland Public Schools for 25 years.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Distancing requirements limit reopening options for Maine schools
They remain the biggest barrier to in-school learning, as teacher vaccinations lead parents to pressure districts for more classroom time.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Vaccine clinics around the state give older school employees a shot in the arm
Those 60 and older are being vaccinated in Brunswick and at other dedicated clinics this weekend as the state continues its efforts to prioritize educators and childcare workers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine System planning more traditional fall semester
Guidance released Wednesday says staff and students should plan for more in-person courses and activities, more students in residence halls and fewer restrictions on facilities.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning
Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion & Values
Bishop calls for Maine’s Catholics to choose alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Bishop Robert Deeley cites concerns about abortion-derived cell lines in connection with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
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As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.