Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic

Schools and Education

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February 26, 2021

Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic

Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday's event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.
Published
February 26, 2021

Former Newport Elementary School to become electrical worker apprenticeship training facility

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local and its training arm purchased the former school in January with the goal of opening in the fall 2021.
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February 25, 2021

Fairfield’s Lawrence High School reports COVID-19 case

The individual infected was not at school during any of the infectious period.
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February 25, 2021

Augusta, Hallowell-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases

There will be no change in schedule for Cony Middle and High School or Hall-Dale Elementary School as a result of the coronavirus cases.
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February 24, 2021

China Primary School reports 1 COVID-19 case

China Primary School, located on Lakeview Drive in China, enrolls about 250 students in prekindergarten through grade four.
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February 24, 2021

State to ask schools to give standardized tests ‘when it is feasible and safe’

The state hopes to provide additional flexibility in testing requirements following the release of new federal guidance this week.
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February 24, 2021

University trustees approve 580-bed residence hall, student center for USM

The $93.7 million project is one of several housing initiatives aimed at bringing nearly 1,000 residence hall beds to campuses in Portland, Presque Isle and Farmington by 2023.
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February 23, 2021

Farmington-area school district’s nutrition funding struggling amid remote learning

About 23% of students are educated full time at home, which means funding for the region's food nutrition program is faltering.
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February 23, 2021

COVID-19 reported at Vassalboro Community School, Clinton Elementary School

Each school has announced one case.
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February 22, 2021

Winslow School Board gets first look at proposed budgets for elementary, high schools

The town is coming toward the end of its contract teachers, and Superintendent Peter Thiboutot said it "took creative problem solving" to get the teachers a competitive salary and "still be fiscally responsible."