Giving up on plans for daily attendance starting in May, leaders of the Poland-Minot-Mechanic Falls school district say they will focus on a return to normal in the fall.
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USM cutting ties with Chinese government-funded language program
The program provides Mandarin Chinese language classes and other cultural programs.
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COVID-19 slams the brakes on buses for Lewiston schools
A shortage of bus drivers forces Lewiston superintendent to switch schools to remote-only this week.
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Canton plans bicentennial fundraiser May 1
Black and White Gala with dinner and music will be held May 1 under a heated tent at the ball field.
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Skowhegan Area High School shifts to remote learning after 105 students, staff quarantine due to COVID-19 case
The school expects to return Wednesday to its hybrid learning model.
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Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations
The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.
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Despite pandemic challenges, Thomas College’s 2020 grads employed and making impact in central Maine
Of Thomas College’s 238 graduates in the Class of 2020, 88% are employed despite a changing job market.
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Thomas, Colby colleges planning in-person 2021 commencement ceremonies
Thomas College’s commencement is scheduled for May 14-15, while Colby’s is planned for May 22-23.
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Lack of central Maine bus drivers adds obstacle to getting students back to school full-time
School officials have said a lack of drivers will impact getting students back to school in person, five days a week, and it’s an issue statewide.
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Maine teachers use lessons learned during pandemic to reimagine education
A federal grant is providing a venue for hundreds of educators to take courses on innovation and pilot design with the chance to get funding for remote learning projects in their schools.