Children of employees afforded special accommodations during the pandemic has raised concerns among residents of RSU 9 based in Farmington. The district is allowing the children of some employees to attend school five days a week while others are required to study remotely two or three days a week. “Not only does this contradict the […]
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RSU 73 staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The employee was not in the schools during the infectious period and no further action is needed now, CDC says.
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Norway police chief says ‘it’s been quite a battle here’ over ongoing violence
Tensions remain high in Norway and Paris following the arrests of teens involved in assaults, while parents protest ‘lack of consequences.’
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Readfield-area school district parent worries more potential positive COVID-19 cases will show up
Jenna Wight said she is concerned that the district keeping elementary schools open will create an outbreak within the Regional School Unit 38 school district.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn Middle School student tests positive for COVID-19
Auburn Superintendent Connie Brown said Tuesday that it was possible other students and staff were exposed to the virus.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maranacook Community Middle School student has a ‘probable positive’ test for COVID-19
Officials: The Readfield school will use fully remote learning until Oct. 13.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine will remove name of eugenics advocate from academic building
A task force has recommended the board of trustees consider various options for renaming the building on the Orono campus, possibly for a person of Wabanaki descent.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Geiger Elementary School staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The staff member last came into contact with students at the school on Sept. 24, according to assistant superintendent Karen Paquette.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Fryeburg Academy suspends after-school activities, athletics
Oxford County’s rate of increase in COVID cases nearly doubles in two weeks.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston 7th-grader tests positive for coronavirus
A Lewiston elementary student was deemed to have the infection earlier this week.