About 16,180 students are eligible for the partial refund of tuition and fees after a settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging breach of contract for classes and services moving online during the spring 2020 semester.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Schools and Education
U.S. school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising
All U.S. states and territories require that children attending child care centers and schools be vaccinated against a number of diseases, allowing exemptions for certain medical conditions. Most states also permit exemptions for religious or other nonmedical reasons.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine DEP says expansion of state’s largest landfill would benefit public
The decision allows the state to apply to add 61 acres to the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill, which takes in 52% of the state’s waste.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Watch: Maine songwriting duo on flag debate: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’
A pair of songwriters, one from Turner, the other from Belgrade, wrote and recorded the song “Leave the Maine Flag Alone,” to express their thoughts on the matter.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Elon Musk and Mark Cuban agree on one thing: Dogecoin is no longer a joke
The memecoin was meant to be a joke, but an increasing number of businesses accept it because of fast, low-cost payments.
Posted inNation & World
Princess Beatrice pregnant with second child, Buckingham Palace announces
The couple has a daughter already, and her husband has a son from a previous marriage.
Posted inCommunity
University of Maine at Farmington to present forum on mental health Oct. 9
This panel discussion will explore challenges and resources related to supporting an individual’s mental health needs at home, in school and in the community.
Posted inCommunity
Forest Hills High School honors students
JACKMAN — Freshman Shelby Veilleux of Long Pond was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for September. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: setting and monitoring Goals. Senior Alan Crawford of Jackman was named September’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Check out other upcoming area events!
Posted inCommunity
Erskine Academy sets parent/teacher conferences for Oct. 9, 10
CHINA — Erskine Academy’s fall parent/teacher conferences are set for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 9 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A-K; Oct. 10 is for students whose last names begin with L-Z. No appointments are necessary; teachers will be […]
Posted inCommunity
Capital Area Technical Center announces September professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named its September professionals of the month. Jeremy Johnston of Richmond is a senior from Richmond High School in his second year of the computer tech program. Last year, Johnston won a silver medal at the Maine SkillsUSA Internetworking competition. He maintains a full course load at Richmond […]