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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
As other states shut schools, Maine educators prepare for prospect of remote learning
While several districts announce 1-day closures, the Wells-Ogunquit and Mount Desert Island districts are closing for 1 week and 2 weeks, respectively, to prepare for the possibility of a longer-term shutdown.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Central Maine schools cancel activities, prepare for possibility of shutdowns amid virus outbreak
A number of central Maine schools were announcing changes to activities and events, but still holding regular classes, amid a flurry of cancellations as the nation and world aim to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Baxter Academy will close, transition to remote learning amid coronavirus spread
As K-12 schools around Maine announced plans to cancel or postpone large events and activities, the charter school said Thursday it will transition to distance learning by Monday.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Colby College announces on-campus classes will end this week; students to leave campus for remote learning
The Waterville college will continue regularly scheduled classes through the end of this week, and all students who can reasonably move out by Sunday, when spring break starts, are being asked to do so.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes
Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
UMaine System, Bowdoin join move to get students off campuses
Fearing that students who travel for spring break could bring the coronavirus virus back to Maine, the schools announce plans to transition to distance learning for the rest of this semester.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2020
UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus
Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2020
Coronavirus forces Maine schools to think about contingency plans
With guidance from the Department of Education and Maine CDC, they are preparing for a possible pandemic by reviewing emergency plans, stepping up cleaning and considering distance learning.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Skowhegan school officials whittle mascot name suggestions down to 305
School Administrative District 54 administrators say they've received more than 1,600 suggestions for a new sports team nickname and have whittled the possibilities down to 305 as of Thursday.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Maine Republicans pressured USM to punish ‘rogue’ professor
University officials defend their actions surrounding the 2018 controversy to offer class credit for protesting Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, while critics say the response went too far in pandering to Republican lawmakers.
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