Nick Blanchard, founder of the group Patriots with Attitude, spoke to the Waterville Board of Education on Monday, asking what can be done to get schools to remove the mask-wearing mandate.
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UMaine System providing paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination boosters
The announcement comes two days after Gov. Janet Mills said all Maine residents 18 and older who have been fully vaccinated are now eligible for a free booster.
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Gardiner middle school going remote for 2nd straight week over COVID-19 cases, staff shortage
Superintendent Patricia Hopkins said her goal is to keep students in school and hopes this two-week period is just a “blip in time.”
Posted inNation & World, New England, Schools and Education
New Hampshire governor condemns tweet offering ‘bounty’ on teachers
A group offered to pay $500 to the first person who “catches” a public school teacher violating the state’s new limits on the discussion of systemic racism and other topics.
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Winthrop Public Schools to increase substitute teacher pay to be more competitive
Effective Nov. 29, Winthrop is set to boost the daily wage for substitute teachers to $110 from $90 to attract more candidates, putting the pay more in line with surrounding districts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond school buses will not run for a 3rd week in a row after COVID-19 cases
Superintendent Tonya Arnold said Tuesday she could not offer any more information on the situation, which officials have confirmed started because of the impact of COVID-19 on staff.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta athletes will be required to have regular COVID tests for winter sports
The decision to mandate pool testing for athletes, made last week by the Augusta Board of Education, came on recommendation from Athletic Director Jon Millett and is backed by the coaches.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine commission on college debt to start meeting this week
The Maine Legislature created the commission to study the impact that education debt has on Maine residents.
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Staffing issues, increasing COVID-19 cases, Gardiner Regional Middle School shifts to remote learning
Superintendent Patricia Hopkins says with an increase in reported COVID-19 cases at the school, the district does not have enough staff members to operate safely for in-person learning.
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Penobscot Nation Tribal Court officials speak about restorative justice at University of Maine at Augusta
Rhonda Decontie, a UMA alumni, and Judge Eric Mehnert started the Healing to Wellness Court program at Penobscot Nation Tribal Court, which has shown great success.