Infections are reported at Farrington Elementary School in Augusta and Whitefield Elementary School, part of Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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Augusta school board’s Clarke critical of district on Facebook, says social media contract can ‘kiss my ass’
In addition to negative comments about the Augusta school district’s mask policy, Chris Clarke also used a curse word in reference to Gov. Janet Mills and compared her actions requiring mask to Adolf Hitler’s.
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Sheepscot Valley school district reports one probable, one positive COVID-19 case
A third grade class at Whitefield Elementary School will be quarantined and learn remotely until further notice.
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Hallowell-area schools review coronavirus response plan with parents
Even if the district enters “red” model, Regional School Unit 2 students with special needs or without internet access may be able to learn in person, even if the state’s gathering limit stays under 50.
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Winthrop, Maranacook schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Winthrop Public Schools reported its first positive COVID-19 case this week while Maranacook Community High School in Readfield reported its second.
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West Gardiner facility only one in Maine producing urban wood slabs
Niles Krech and Steve Pracher started the Maine Urban Timber Co. after realizing there was no other business in the state producing urban live slab lumber.
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UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
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Hundreds gather for ‘recount the vote’ rally in Augusta
The Saturday rally was held a half hour after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.
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Augusta Public Schools announce another possible COVID-19 case; Hussey Elementary to go remote for one more week
The student with the probable positive is quarantining and families have been notified of close contact.
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Parents urge Gardiner-area schools to stay in remote learning
Maine School Administrative District 11 is planning to resume in-person learning Nov. 9.