Colby College, Thomas College and the University of Maine at Farmington have reported low numbers of positive COVID-19 cases during the first few weeks of welcoming students back to campus.
Schools & Education
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RSU 73 tables decision on fall sports
Athletes may continue practicing under Phase 4 guidelines.
Franklin Savings Bank donates to school meal programs
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank donated a total of $48,000 to nine local districts to help cover the costs of summer meal programs. These districts being: RSU 9, RSU 10, RSU 54, RSU 56, RSU 73, MSAD 44, MSAD 58, MSAD 59 and the Ellsworth School Department. The bank decided to make the donation after […]
Pandemic learning pods are growing in popularity
School officials worried that teachers will leave their classroom jobs, are sending emails claiming that pods pose just as much of a health risk as returning to the classroom.
RSU #44 2020-2021 bus runs
REGION — School starts September 9, 2020. Below are this year’s bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year. ALBANY/SONGO POND/GROVER HILL: Bus 86 – run starts 6:04 a.m. From Irish Neighborhood Rd. Vernon St. to Picnic Hill Rd at 6:21, Wardwell Rd.at 6:27, Rt 5 at 6:42 to Patty Brook Rd at 6:48, to Rte […]
Poland teacher to share lessons from national course with students
Logan Landry was one of 98 people selected for National History Day program.
RSU 73 to decide on fate of fall sports
Directors also approved a price increase for adult lunch meals.
More RSU 73 return to school information
More details have been shared regarding the return to Spruce schools in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Auburn officials talk logistics of school reopening plans
Some officials shared concerns over students learning under a two-day hybrid model, keeping them engaged during remote-learning days and for more chances for “co-mingling” outside of school.
Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.