Masking will be a decision left for parents to make for their students, but Regional School Unit 38 will participate in pool testing to avoid long periods of quarantine for close contacts.
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Lisbon, Topsham-area parents worry as children prepare return to school in pandemic
As children in the southern Midcoast region are returning to school, the surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious delta variant is causing some parents to question how safe conditions will be for in-person instruction. School departments across the Midcoast announced it will not offer a remote learning option in the fall and has […]
Farmington-based school board implements universal masking
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
Rumford-based district requiring masks at all schools this fall
The RSU 10 board voted Monday to require everyone wear face coverings for the first month when students are present.
Face masks to be required for students, staff in Bath-area schools
Masks will be mandatory regardless of vaccination status.
Lisbon school committee calls for mask mandate
The school committee voted Monday evening to mandate face coverings for students and staff regardless of vaccination status.
Lewiston schools masking vote may be reconsidered
The School Committee will hold an emergency meeting Thursday night.
Judge hears power struggle over masking in Florida schools
At least seven school districts representing more than 1 million Florida students were defying the governor’s order and others have scheduled votes soon on the issue.
Wales-based district bases reopening plan on infection levels in each school
RSU 4 board using green, yellow and red codes to indicate risk of COVID-19 spread.
Masks to be worn in Spruce Mountain School District buildings
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 6-5 that all people will wear face coverings inside buildings.