School was back on Feb. 1. Superintendent Chris Elkington wrote to families that “a series of events” led to the middle school closure.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Ransomware attacks on schools rise during pandemic
Virtual learning makes them more dependent on technology – and more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine teachers urge lawmakers to address COVID sick leave loophole
A bill passed last year required local school districts to provide school staff with 15 additional days off for pandemic-related absences, but some districts have not done so since October, citing what opponents call a loophole in the original bill.
Posted inNation & World
British prime minister apologizes after report slams lockdown parties
The claims that Boris Johnson and his staff flouted restrictions imposed on the country cause anger and lead to calls for his resignation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Cab driver pulls gun on Waterville Public Works employee, police say
Alfred Gervais, 63, of Waterville is accused of brandishing a handgun during Saturday’s snowstorm after being told not to remove barricades placed in the road to protect workers cleaning up after an automobile crash.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted for allegedly assaulting woman, trying to steer her vehicle off road
Christopher M. Good, 56, indicted on several charges as part of indictments handed up by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Want to save on energy costs? Waterville man charts path for others to follow
Electricity costs are spiking, but Steve Kahl has taken steps to make his house more energy efficient and insulate himself from volatile energy prices.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Under pressure, Spotify will add advisories before podcasts about virus
But the tech giant declines to get rid of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ which has been criticized for spreading misinformation.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Augusta PR firm breaks new ground in Maine in seeking to help student-athletes create, market their brand
High school and college student-athletes can benefit from establishing their brand identity and market it in different ways, according to Greg Glynn, founder of Pliable, a new marketing, public relations and broadcasting company.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Poliquin and Golden in close fundraising race in 2nd Congressional District
The two frontrunners each had nearly $1.5 million in their campaign treasuries at the end of 2021, far more than other congressional hopefuls in the district