Madison-based Maine School Administrative District 59, which was not requiring its students or staff to wear masks inside school buildings, is now offering remote learning to its 560 students.
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Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks
The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
Somerset County vaccination rate continues to lag as COVID-19 cases surge statewide
Somerset has 58% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, the lowest percentage in the state.
Classes begin for all students in North Anson-based school district despite COVID-19 cases
The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.
Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
Former Anson fire chief remembered during memorial service Saturday
Gary Ward was remembered on Saturday as a man who committed his life to his family, community and his faith.
Madison man who died after car went into river remembered for his commitment to community
Gary Ward, 86, died Thursday after his SUV went into the Kennebec River in Anson.
Madison man, 86, dies after SUV backs into Kennebec River in Anson, police say
Gary Ward died at the scene, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Carrabec voters to consider $10.4 million school budget proposal
The final vote on the budget, which is $50,686 higher than last year’s spending plan, will be held on June 8.
Skowhegan-based school district looks to return to classrooms in fall
Superintendent in Maine School Administrative District 54 says lack of certainty with state COVID-19 guidelines makes planning difficult.