Superintendent Deb Alden said hackers seized the Zoom video and audio feed, threatened schools and spewed racial slurs and vulgar language.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston students can now wear hoods, hats and crop tops
The School Committee voted 6-0 Monday to adopt the amended dress code, effective immediately.
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Booster shots encouraged but not required for Bates College students
The Lewiston college says more COVID-19 restrictions may be needed next semester, but not yet and maybe never.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Parents are exhausted and frustrated by a ‘never ending rollercoaster’ of quarantines
Parents are feeling increasingly weary of the ongoing disruptions to school and child care services caused by COVID-19. Child care providers say the pandemic hasn’t been easy for them, either.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn schools to hold vaccine clinics this week
Parents should return consent forms by Monday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Fewer COVID-19 cases seen in Spruce Mountain schools
Since Nov. 18 there have been 63 positive cases bringing the total for the year to 309.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
RSU 4 threat deemed not credible; school to resume Monday
Law enforcement determined that the threat was made with the purpose of spreading fear, the acting Sabattus police chief said in a letter.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
RSU 4 closes schools Friday due to threat against middle school
The superintendent is urging parents to talk with their children about “what they are seeing on social media and hearing from their friends.”
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
RSU 4 School Board considers new policies on student gender, staff political participation
A request by some students to extend the Christmas break by two days was not considered by the board because it came in too late.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 board honors sports teams, expands Wednesday early release hours
Directors will hold a special meeting Friday to approve adjusting early release Wednesdays, a move that provides educators more time for lesson preparations.