Central Maine tasting rooms figuring out what’s next, including a commitment to outdoor service during winter months.
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Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday
Organizers call for the arrest of six governors, including Gov. Janet Mills.
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Fewer students statewide are using free meals, even though it’s available for all
Communities have stepped up to help get meals out to students through the food bank and volunteers, but increased remote learning and home schooling mean fewer students are taking advantage of free meals compared with last year.
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Augusta school officials report no new COVID-19 cases after student tested positive last week
Superintendent James Anastasio said Wednesday that there are no other active cases in the school district and that other students who had been quarantining are due to return to class.
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CATC recognized its September Students of the Month
Honorees are Monmouth Academy’s MacKenzie and Stella Libby.
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Homeless students face hurdles with new learning schedule, school and shelters jump in to help
COVID-19 imposes challenges on homeless students.
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Positive COVID-19 cases reported at Augusta’s St. Michael School, Chelsea Elementary School
The private Catholic school will have remote classes until Thursday, Oct. 15, while Regional School Unit 12 plans to move forward with a return to in-person learning next week.
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Augusta’s Gilbert Elementary School reports positive COVID-19 case
Principal Sarah Landry said the individual had not been at Gilbert Elementary School during their “infectious period,” and at this time is not showing any symptoms.
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At Augusta and Hallowell schools, QR codes and apps emerge as pandemic technology adjustments
School officials say the smart phone apps are helping to minimize the contact between staff and students.
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Olson says bias training, technology would be her top priorities as chairperson of Augusta Board of Education
Amanda Olson seeks to bring innovative discussion and ideas to the school board and city schools.