The Lewiston School Committee doesn’t want to extend the school year, but gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage says they need to stay in school.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Paul LePage says Lewiston students may need to stay in school into July
Former governor said he is opposed to lowering the number of required school days for Lewiston because students are already falling behind due to COVID-19.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon schools consolidate bus routes to cope with driver shortage
The school department has 10 bus drivers and needs at least three more.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
With surge in COVID cases, many southern Maine school districts return to remote learning
Schools in Biddeford, Saco, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Gorham, Scarborough, Windham and Portland are among those making the switch.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston to ask state to waive requirement for number of school days
Superintendent Jake Langlais says the rise in COVID-19 cases and the possibility of having to close schools precipitated the request.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Colby College sees surge in COVID-19 cases as students return to campus
College reports 106 cases at its Waterville campus, including 90 students.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Owls Head man arrested for refusing to wear mask or leave high school
The staff at Oceanside High School, and later police, told the man to wear a mask or leave the school in Rockland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Reading scores, absenteeism up in Auburn schools
Administrators present data from each school during State of the Schools report.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 surveys community on attributes for Rumford high school principal
District hopes to advertise this month, interview candidates in February.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington school board decreases quarantine requirements, amends COVID-19 policies
Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.