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.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
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.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
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 […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bowdoin College hires a top state police official to help lead campus security
Lt. Col. William Harwood will retire from public service and become associate director of safety and security at the Brunswick college.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina
He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school district proposes $30.5 million budget
The budget in its current form would lead to an increase of 3.80% in local taxes.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized
Educators in Portland autism classroom say staffing challenges are safety concern
The teacher in a classroom where an ed tech is accused of sexually exploiting a child says warnings went unheeded and he’s been left out of efforts to make improvements.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Community members, students ask Turner-based school district to rescind mask mandate
Despite requests from community members and students, the board of directors did not vote on the masking policy.