Another case of COVID-19 prompted the decision.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
As COVID-19 surge continues, Maine college campuses remain virtually immune
Schools say a combination of vaccine mandates, indoor masking in public spaces and regular testing have kept case numbers low.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board continues mask mandate for all
The 9-2 vote was based on the high rate of transmission in Oxford County.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Players kicked off Brunswick High football team in wake of hazing allegations
Superintendent Phil Potenziano would not specify how many players have been removed, citing confidentiality concerns.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
New COVID cases and outbreaks jump again in Maine schools
The 108 schools with reported outbreaks this week represent 15% of the schools statewide, but Education Commissioner Pender Makin says the department is confident that in-school learning can continue.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips school closed due to COVID-19 cases and significant close contacts
Classes are scheduled to resume Oct. 12.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
With depleted roster of school bus drivers, Portland struggles to get athletes to games
The district is down 4 full-time bus drivers and 5 bus assistants, out of a transportation staff of 48.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 continues mask mandate based on latest COVID-19 data
Mountain Valley High School Principal Matt Gilbert has resigned to take a position in Kennebec County
Posted inOpinion, Schools & Education
Poll: Should schools recognize Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur as school holidays?
The Lewiston School Committee voted 5-4 to resume holding classes on two Jewish holidays next year. Superintendent Jake Langlais recommended Monday that the committee remove the holidays from future school calendars, citing a “strong community push.”
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington school board maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.