In a surprise announcement at the start of the meeting, Carole Gilley, the principal at Waterville Junior High School, told the board she will also retire this year.
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Fairfield candidates for June 8 school board election set
The nominations for two Fairfield seats on the Maine School Administrative District 49 board of directors closed Friday, with three candidates set to appear on the ballot: Danielle Boutin, Marlisa Golder and Joel Bouchard.
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Lack of space prevents Winslow Public Schools from increasing in-person learning
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention requires 3 feet of spacing between all students and 6 feet of spacing between school staff and students, which makes increasing in-person learning impossible.
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Skowhegan Area High School shifts to remote learning after 105 students, staff quarantine due to COVID-19 case
The school expects to return Wednesday to its hybrid learning model.
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Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations
The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.
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Despite pandemic challenges, Thomas College’s 2020 grads employed and making impact in central Maine
Of Thomas College’s 238 graduates in the Class of 2020, 88% are employed despite a changing job market.
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Thomas, Colby colleges planning in-person 2021 commencement ceremonies
Thomas College’s commencement is scheduled for May 14-15, while Colby’s is planned for May 22-23.
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Lack of central Maine bus drivers adds obstacle to getting students back to school full-time
School officials have said a lack of drivers will impact getting students back to school in person, five days a week, and it’s an issue statewide.
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105 students, staff impacted at Skowhegan Area High School after additional COVID-19 case
The high school shifted to remote learning on Friday and the administration is looking for ways to staff the building in order to resume hybrid learning on Monday.
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Maine teachers use lessons learned during pandemic to reimagine education
A federal grant is providing a venue for hundreds of educators to take courses on innovation and pilot design with the chance to get funding for remote learning projects in their schools.