SAD 17 to borrow $3.6 million to address cash flow issues

Oxford Hills School District directors authorize loan to cover cash shortfall attributed to federal coronavirus relief bill reimbursements.

Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine

Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.

Portland school board rejects proposed vaccine mandate for staff

The 5-4 vote Tuesday night came after 2 cases of COVID-19 prompted the district to close Portland High School for a day while it did contact tracing.

Despite statewide shortage, Readfield-area school district has full roster of bus drivers

Through proactive effort, the Regional School Unit 38 transportation department has been able to fill all of its positions, while other districts are still facing challenges.

Busing glitches mar start of new school year

Officials say transportation the first week of school is always somewhat chaotic.

Ellsworth woman sues school board claiming First Amendment violation

The dispute stems from when the city resident questioned the board about students masking and critical race theory.

Maine colleges report small numbers of COVID-19 cases as classes resume

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, which has reported 21 student cases since Monday, transitioned to ‘yellow’ status, so dining halls are to-go only and gatherings are not permitted in residence halls.

Lewiston-Auburn schools begin new year with excitement, high energy

Students and staff were happy to be back after a year and a half of pandemic education.

Photo: Walking to school in West Paris

Photos: Opening day at Rumford Elementary School