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PublishedMarch 14, 2020
Mass closures of Maine schools in response to coronavirus
Schools across southern Maine, including Portland, and in Bangor will close starting this week as officials try to slow the spread of the virus and respiratory disease it causes.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
As other states shut schools, Maine educators prepare for prospect of remote learning
While several districts announce 1-day closures, the Wells-Ogunquit and Mount Desert Island districts are closing for 1 week and 2 weeks, respectively, to prepare for the possibility of a longer-term shutdown.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Bates College to close its campus and send students home
Bates was the last NESCAC college to yield to the coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Central Maine schools cancel activities, prepare for possibility of shutdowns amid virus outbreak
A number of central Maine schools were announcing changes to activities and events, but still holding regular classes, amid a flurry of cancellations as the nation and world aim to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Skowhegan, Anson take measures to prevent spread of coronavirus
Both towns issued statements following Thursday's announcement of Maine's first positive test for coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus was detected in a woman in her 50s in Androscoggin County.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Baxter Academy will close, transition to remote learning amid coronavirus spread
As K-12 schools around Maine announced plans to cancel or postpone large events and activities, the charter school said Thursday it will transition to distance learning by Monday.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Colby College announces on-campus classes will end this week; students to leave campus for remote learning
The Waterville college will continue regularly scheduled classes through the end of this week, and all students who can reasonably move out by Sunday, when spring break starts, are being asked to do so.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
State, New England drama festivals canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Both the Class A and B state drama festivals and the New England Drama Festival have been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Maine high school jazz festival called off over virus concerns
More than 2,000 people were expected to attend the 2-day event this weekend at South Portland High School.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes
Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
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