In addition to negative comments about the Augusta school district’s mask policy, Chris Clarke also used a curse word in reference to Gov. Janet Mills and compared her actions requiring mask to Adolf Hitler’s.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine CDC closes case on COVID-19 outbreak at Community Regional Charter School
All of the 20 who tested positive for COVID-19 in the school have recovered, and all students are back at school.
Sheepscot Valley school district reports one probable, one positive COVID-19 case
A third grade class at Whitefield Elementary School will be quarantined and learn remotely until further notice.
Schools in Fairfield area and Bingham area close after positive COVID-19 tests
Multiple cases of coronavirus in students and staff have prompted the superintendents in both districts to close the affected schools — Lawrence Junior High School and Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School.
State probes five COVID-19 outbreaks in western Maine
The pandemic claimed another life in Androscoggin County as the virus spreads.
Appeals court clears Harvard of racial bias in admissions
A federal appeals in court has upheld a district court decision clearing Harvard University of intentional discrimination against Asian American applicants.
Portland High School cancels in-person learning for 2 days because of COVID case
The decision comes after someone connected to the high school tests positive for COVID-19; it’s the third case in the past 2 weeks.
Hallowell-area schools review coronavirus response plan with parents
Even if the district enters “red” model, Regional School Unit 2 students with special needs or without internet access may be able to learn in person, even if the state’s gathering limit stays under 50.
Portland approves USM’s $100 million plan for dorm, student center
The Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of the project on Tuesday night.
Five more Bates students test positive; 62 now quarantined
Four of the students whose tests came back positive late Tuesday were close contacts of a classmate who had already come down with the disease.