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

FSB donates $48K to school meal programs

RSU 9 employee tests positive for COVID-19

The staff member recently traveled out of state and followed all CDC/RSU 9 requirements related to out-of-state travel.

RSU 9 determines coronavirus relief funding use

Regional School Unit 9 will receive $2.2 million in federal aid to assist schools with reopening safely.

RSU 73 to hold forum Sept. 3 to discuss fall sports

Directors approved a price increase for adult lunches.

Student at USM tests positive for COVID-19

The out-of-state student who tested positive is living off-campus and is in isolation at home, the university said.

RSU 9 staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Superintendent says no contact made with schools, students, other staff.

UMaine suspends student, disciplines 7 others for parties that violated virus rules

The university says the students were disciplined for hosting off-campus parties at which attendees ignored face-covering and social distancing mandates.

Augusta superintendent raises concerns over lack of backup staff if some are out sick

Superintendent James Anastasio spoke about the plan to reopen Augusta schools this fall, saying the district doesn't "have enough backup for people that are sick, such as regular subs."