Superintendent Phil Potenziano would not specify how many players have been removed, citing confidentiality concerns.
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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.
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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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee votes to remove Jewish holidays from calendar
In March, the panel voted unanimously to make Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur school holidays.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Old Orchard Beach High condemns photo of white students wearing do-rags, flashing ‘gang signals’
The photo posted on Instagram was deleted after school administrators raised concerns about cultural appropriation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Bates College selected for initiative to increase enrollment of low-income students and undocumented immigrants
A foundation will match up to $50 million to help those unable to afford a liberal arts education.