Auburn mayor calls special meeting on school reopening plans

The session was called after school officials removed the option for a four-day in-person schedule.

Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs

The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.

Agenda for special Sept. 3 RSU 73 board meeting

As central Maine schools reopen, kinks and lessons but no major reopening obstacles

Students are adapting to new health and safety rules as in-person instruction resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

UNE investigating party tied to 3 cases of COVID-19

One student tested negative before returning to campus, then got the results of a positive test after attending the off-campus party last week.

Across South, a push to change Confederate school names

More than 100 public schools in the U.S. are named for Confederate figures.

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.

Superintendents look to state for further guidance on fall sports

Some say they were surprised by the Maine Principals' Association decision on Thursday.

College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students

As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.

New school year, new challenges