The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
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Harvard University will divest itself from fossil fuels
Harvard has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire investment portfolio by 2050.
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After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.
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Bates College beefs up defenses to combat COVID-19
The Lewiston campus adds more testing, extends masking requirement as it aims to keep its semester on track.
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Parents come to the rescue during bus driver shortage in RSU 4
Schools in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will be in session, and parent groups are organizing to help with transportation.
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Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine
Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.
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Historic bell rings again for Colby College’s 204th convocation in Waterville
The bell was forged by Paul Revere’s foundry and has played a rich part in the Waterville college’s history, at least until it was damaged more than a decade ago.
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Despite statewide shortage, Readfield-area school district has full roster of bus drivers
Through proactive effort, the Regional School Unit 38 transportation department has been able to fill all of its positions, while other districts are still facing challenges.
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Maine colleges report small numbers of COVID-19 cases as classes resume
Bowdoin College in Brunswick, which has reported 21 student cases since Monday, transitioned to ‘yellow’ status, so dining halls are to-go only and gatherings are not permitted in residence halls.
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Gardiner-area school district forming coronavirus response committee
Maine School Administrative District 11 does not have a set date for the committee’s first meeting, but plans to review COVID-19 data before the next school board session.