The School Committee has the final say on masking policies.
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RSU 16 likely to drop mask mandate this month
School board will consider soon whether to make face coverings optional starting March 15
Juneteenth becomes paid holiday in Lewiston schools
Juneteenth, which is celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Mills administration to announce new guidelines for school masking on Wednesday
The state reports more indications of steep declines in COVID-19 in Maine, but state officials have yet to lift an indoor mask recommendation for schools.
Lewiston School Committee votes for masks optional
The 7-2 decision will be effective on March 14 barring changes by the superintendent.
Some Maine schools to ditch masks while others wait for state guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed masking guidelines Friday, but Maine officials have yet to indicate whether state recommendations will change.
Lewiston superintendent to recommend optional masking beginning March 7
The results of a Google survey indicates that the majority of the school community believes that masking should now be optional.
City of Auburn to oversee school transportation, maintenance following director’s retirement
Director of Student Support Services William Hunter will retire effective Friday, according to the superintendent.
Starting next month, masks no longer required in Lisbon schools
Masks will not be required in Lisbon schools beginning March 14, after the school committee voted unanimously to drop its mandate on Tuesday. While Lisbon School Department Superintendent Richard Green suggested starting this new policy March 7, the board won’t drop the mandate for another week, giving students and staff time to adjust and see […]
Maine might cut student loan debt for first-time homebuyers
The bill would provide one-time funds for mortgages to first-time homebuyers who have student loan debt.