The board adopted its policy to wear masks on buses and in schools in Turner, Leeds and Greene in August and opted to keep that policy in place Thursday night.
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Auburn School District implements universal masking
The rise in cases in schools reflects an increase in cases in the larger community.
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What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
Health experts say it’s important to find a mask that’s comfortable so you’ll actually wear it as the coronavirus continues to circulate
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn father threatens to sue School Committee over mask policy
John Stark said his 7-year-old son is being abused because of the masking policy.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Schools & Education
Faced with growing ire from extremists, school boards searching for federal help
Insisting that requiring masks in school is akin to human trafficking, one woman warns RSU 16 board to stop harming children or face God’s wrath.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Attorney general asks FBI to address ‘disturbing’ spike in threats against teachers, school boards
The National School Boards Association, a group representing school board members across the United States, has pleaded for federal assistance to help investigate and stop recent threats against educators.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Poll: Should schools make mask wearing mandatory?
COVID-19 cases are increasing among young people, and many school districts have notified parents of individual cases and the need to quarantine. As an extra step, some schools that had voluntary masking policies are making masks mandatory.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against coronavirus?
Experts say there’s no scientific evidence showing that masks cause harm to kids’ health despite claims to the contrary on social media and elsewhere
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Livermore Falls businesses weigh in on masking recommendations
Business owners and managers in Livermore Falls explain their masking policies.
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More than 4,000 face-mask incidents have been reported to the TSA
The Biden administration says it is doubling the fines for those who refuse to follow the federal mask mandate.