While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Augusta-based charter school marks five years of virtual-only learning
Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.
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Community Art Project winners recognized in Rangeley
Winners included Anna Shirley, John Hooper and Sophie Chu-O’Neil.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine business briefs: Attorney Matthew Morgan named partner of McKee Law firm
People & Places: Northern Light Women’s Health welcomes Stephanye Doucette.
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Maine education department’s MOOSE platform aims to make remote learning more accessible
The state Department of Education has created learning modules for use by Maine educators navigating the challenges of educating their students when they’re not in the classroom.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Driver appreciation event set for Sept. 14
Event sponsored by Maine Professional Drivers Association.
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Deaf ministry to provide new signed Mass in Portland
Our Lady of Hope Parish will offer a signed Mass at 9 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month at St. Pius X Church beginning Sept. 20.
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Diocese of Portland launches Faithful Citizenship web section
To assist voters as Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches, the Diocese of Portland has launched a special Faithful Citizenship resource section to assist visitors in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The page (portlanddiocese.org/faithful-citizenship) […]
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Aidan Shannon earns rank of Eagle Scout
Aidan Shannon of Litchfield was presented Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank. He is a member of Winthrop Troop 604. The ceremony was held Aug. 22 at the Shannon home in Litchfield, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris with the Kennebec Valley District, Boy Scouts of America. His project was to build […]
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Contested race for one Augusta City Council at-large spot
An at-large City Council seat has two candidates, while an anticipated race for school board chairperson didn’t materialize in Augusta.