Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.
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Maine House gives final approval to ending vaccine opt-outs
The bill to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations must clear just 1 more hurdle before going to the governor.
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Pittsfield lights, sirens thrill students at National EMS Week celebration
Police, fire, emergency medical personnel demonstrate apparatus for hundreds of students at Warsaw Middle School.
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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president
Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.
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Skowhegan-area residents pass $36.7 million budget without backlash
Voters from Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Smithfield turned out for the district hearing Monday night.
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Anson area school district to consider revised $10.5 million budget
RSU 74 officials trimmed an additional $80,000 from the proposed school budget after it was rejected by voters.
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New Hall-Dale High School garden ‘a place to learn’
Teacher Jeff Cleaveland said students appreciate the hands-on learning in the garden, and experts said it could help foster healthy eating habits and increase test scores.
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Town to consider impact of closing Fayette Central School
Tuesday’s public hearing will ask residents if they want to vote on whether to pay for a study evaluating a school closure.
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KVCC grad to pursue new career path after stroke, son’s cancer diagnosis
Joe Seigars, of Palermo, went back to school after a minor stroke forced him into a new career; he earned his degree while caring for his son with leukemia.
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Former teacher says she was fired by Falmouth for taking breaks to pump breast milk
Shana Swenson’s federal lawsuit claims her contract was not renewed because she took 3 breaks a day to pump and save her breast milk to feed her baby.