Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April
A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.
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Skowhegan-based school district begins meal distribution for all students
Students received meals and work packets, delivered to them by district bus drivers, as schools closed earlier this week in response to COVID-19.
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Coronavirus could impact Maine state assessment, college entrance exams
The Maine Department of Education will be seeking a waiver from the federal government in the event students are not able to take the annual state assessment.
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Waterville schools to distribute food along student bus routes
Meals will also be available to be picked up at the George J. Mitchell School and Waterville Junior High School.
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Old Orchard Beach High staff member tests positive for virus
In a letter to families, Superintendent John Suttie said some staff and students may have been exposed.
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Students enter ‘uncharted territory’ of learning at home
With the coronavirus forcing most schools in Maine to close, educators have been scrambling to come up with plans for home-based classwork.
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Waterville youth center, Fairfield area school district launch meal programs for children, families
The Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville and Maine School Administrative District 49 have launched meal programs while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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With classrooms closed, Maine schools work to get meals to students in need
Several districts have started programs for students to pick up meals they would normally get at school.
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Sadness and hugs: Colby College students leave campus
Students continued moving out on Sunday after the college announced Thursday that classes would resume remotely after spring break.