Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Some Maine colleges and universities will keep the masks on, for now
The University of Maine and Maine Community College systems do not plan to lift their mandatory masking policies now. The state’s private colleges are taking varied approaches.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
RSU 16 to consider masking policy next week
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 officials are pushing to drop mandatory masking beginning next Wednesday. The Board of Directors plans a special meeting Monday to consider adopting new masking guidelines that would make face coverings optional. The move follows a state decision to drop its recommendation in favor of universal masking starting March 9. […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school district to immediately go mask optional
The vote drew several dozen attendees.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn school budget proposal would increase property tax rate by 58 cents
About 60% of the increase is linked to the new Edward Little High School.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Portland schools not ready to lift mask mandate despite change in guidelines
The largest district in Maine is diverging from new state – and now federal – recommendations and plans to keep masks for the foreseeable future.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn schools adopt optional masking starting March 9
The unanimous vote was in line with Maine Center for Disease Control guidelines released Wednesday.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 plans for new pre-K to grade eight school in Mexico
Local taxpayer costs for the building including permitting for the building are currently estimated at $3,000.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Mills administration lifting Maine’s school mask recommendation
The Maine CDC said Wednesday that universal indoor masking will no longer be recommended for school and child care providers as of next Wednesday.