Four of the students whose tests came back positive late Tuesday were close contacts of a classmate who had already come down with the disease.
Schools & Education
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Parents post support for RSU 9 staff
On Sunday, parents decorated RSU 9 schools with signs of support for staff.
RSU 9 exploring conflict resolution options regarding superintendent
Staff question Tina Meserve’s leadership.
Lewiston board debates safety of schools
If COVID-19 cases continue to surge, the district could move to fully remote instruction.
Two Oxford Hills schools closed after COVID-19 cases
Paris high school, Norway elementary school to reopen Nov. 30 to students and staff.
Lisbon schools could face move mix of remote, in-person learning
As cases of COVID-19 rise across the state, Lisbon School Department is preparing for the possibility of moving from full in-person learning five days a week to a mix of in-person and remote learning.
RSU 9 school board agenda
Regional School District 9 school board agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85013104132?pwd=SEZLMXZ1dEdsWFQwcy9Bb2dmNkRqUT09 I. Call to order II. Pledge of allegiance III. Public comment IV. Report of the Chairperson A. Good news stories from Board / Administrator V. Superintendent’s Report – Tina Meserve VI. Presentations – None VII. Consent Agenda A. Minutes […]
UMF reports a COVID-19 case on Maine’s single-day high
UMF has had a total of six COVID-19 cases since students moved in Aug. 18.
Coronavirus case confirmed at Lewiston school
A McMahon Elementary School pupil has also tested positive, but no exposure occurred at the school.
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.