UMaine cleared of threat that canceled weekend baseball games

Schools and Education

Published
April 19, 2021

UMaine cleared of threat that canceled weekend baseball games

Police in Manchester, N.H., say they are now conducting a missing person investigation in search of the man named in connection with a threat involving the University of Maine.
Published
April 19, 2021

UMaine System relaxes quarantine guidelines for vaccinated students and staff

Individuals who come in close contact with someone with COVID-19 will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days if they are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic.
Published
April 18, 2021

In divided vote, Hallowell-area school board chooses monthly early release Fridays for next year

Some members of Regional School Unit 2 board of directors say they oppose the plan because of a 'flawed' survey, the second time polling about early release options has been criticized.
Published
April 16, 2021

Colby announces $2.8 million anonymous donation for in-state student aid

Colby College has received a $2.8 million anonymous donation to be used for financial aid for students from Maine.
Published
April 16, 2021

Hallowell-area school board OKs $32.61 million budget

The Regional School Unit 2 school board did not make any changes to the 2021-2022 spending plan that municipalities will vote on June 8.
Published
April 16, 2021

Bowdoin will require COVID-19 vaccinations for the fall, a first among Maine colleges

Maine's community college system will require vaccinations for resident students, but Bowdoin is the first Maine school to set vaccine requirements for all students and staff.
Published
April 16, 2021

MECA students challenge college’s concerns about Portland social service plan

They say statements by Maine College of Art officials about Portland's plan to consolidate social services and public health programs near a proposed dorm reflect classism and disrespect people experiencing homelessness.
Published
April 15, 2021

Sixth graders in Skowhegan to go remote Friday

The decision was made Thursday to move the sixth graders to remote learning Friday after a staff member at Skowhegan Area Middle School tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in 40 staff members and students being asked to quarantine.
Published
April 15, 2021

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah to deliver UNE commencement address

Maine's top public health official is scheduled to address University of New England graduates at the school's 186th commencement exercises on May 15-16.
Published
April 15, 2021

Augusta high school won’t follow state seating advice in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

Cony Middle and High School is fully remote after reporting 14 positive COVID-19 cases, and the school principal said future in-person instruction will not use assigned seating arrangements.