The proposed hybrid plan will split students into two groups in order to reduce the number of students in school buildings at one time and to allow for enough room to comply with social distancing requirements.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bates College warns students to give up on partying this year
“Social life as you have experienced it on campus in the past is no longer possible..,” Josh McIntosh, vice president for campus life and dean of students wrote.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Football, Girls Soccer, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Brunswick athletes return to playing fields, open Phase 1 conditioning
Despite a delayed start to season because of the pandemic, Dragons glad to be back on fields.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
University of Maine enters into public-private offshore wind venture worth $147 million
The university will collaborate with New England Aqua Ventus LLC in a project that could show the feasibility of a full-scale, floating wind turbine in deep water.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County valuation increases, tax rate rises 4 cents
Commissioners set the tax rate at $1.32 per $1,000 of valuation on July 29.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Supreme Court hears arguments about bid to stop CMP hydro plan
Opponents of the project have long claimed it would harm Maine wilderness. Supporters have said it would help stabilize electricity rates and support sustainable energy development.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland commits to regional initiative for workplace equity
The City Council joined 190 Maine businesses and organizations in a pledge to fight racial and social injustice in the workplace.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Research shows warming waters, acidification hurt lobsters’ ability to cope with stress and disease
University of Maine researchers explored how end-of-century ocean conditions could impact the state’s signature crustacean.
Posted inSports
DeChambeau enters PGA Championship as polarizing figure
With his massive drives and brash personality, Bryson DeChambeau has become a must-watch player.
