A federal judge said the operators of the program, based in Portland, were within their rights to cancel the program due to the coronavirus
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Auburn mayor calls special meeting on school reopening plans
The session was called after school officials removed the option for a four-day in-person schedule.
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Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs
The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
Agenda for special Sept. 3 RSU 73 board meeting
Agenda, Regional School Unit 73 special board meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, September 3 Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay and/or via ZOOM Per state guidelines, this meeting is limited to 50 people attending in person. ** Any person attending in person must wear a face mask ** Attending the meeting via ZOOM is strongly encouraged. Call […]
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As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles
Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
UNE investigating party tied to 3 cases of COVID-19
One student tested negative before returning to campus, then got the results of a positive test after attending the off-campus party last week.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Across South, a push to change Confederate school names
More than 100 public schools in the U.S. are named for Confederate figures.
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Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying
While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Superintendents look to state for further guidance on fall sports
Some say they were surprised by the Maine Principals’ Association decision on Thursday.
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College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.