Long after Maine’s first case of coronavirus, communal activities and gatherings are reaching pre-pandemic levels again, though troubling remnants of isolation persist.
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Why are fewer Maine students playing high school sports?
Participation in athletics in Maine dropped by 12% over the past 10 years, far higher than the national rate of decline. Pandemic-era disruptions are only part of the answer.
Cape Elizabeth music teacher resigns amid allegation of sexually abusing former student
The former Brunswick High School student contacted Cape school officials, where the teacher worked last school year, in May and shared the allegations on social media this week.
Cape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case
Aela Mansmann’s 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.
Judge to rule this week on Cape student’s suspension for sexual assault allegation
The ACLU of Maine has sued on behalf of Aela Mansmann, saying the school district violated her free speech rights when it suspended her for posting a sticky note in a high school bathroom saying ‘there’s a rapist in the school.’
Cape Elizabeth students walk out to protest suspensions for sexual assault allegations
The administration says the 3 girls violated the school’s bullying policy when they posted notes accusing an unnamed person of sexual assault.