Regional School Unit 2’s school board heard updates on how the district is meeting safety requirements to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as in-person learning is set to resume Tuesday.
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Skowhegan-area schools see success in soft start, administrators say
Maine School Administrative District 54 Board of Directors convened Thursday to discuss the first week of classes and provide updates on how well schools are navigating through the pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based RSU 18 addresses concerns with cleaning product
Vital Oxide, used in RSU 18 to clean surfaces, can fade clothing under certain circumstances, but the manufacturer says it is not toxic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner man angrily rejects city plan to boost mask wearing
Curtis Ayotte says he will not comply with mask-wearing regulations; Gardiner officials convene task force to make recommendations to City Council.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan delivers annual Craft Brew Fest in a brew bag
COVID-19 may have canceled the live Craft Brew Fest, but organizers delivered more than 300 bags of beer, food and entertainment to in-state and out-of-state buyers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Town Council votes to close, sell Pittsfield Community Theatre
The Pittsfield Community Theatre Committee had a busy schedule planned for 2020. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the town to close the venue in March, the Town Council decided to keep it closed and sell the building.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Head-on collision in Vassalboro sends two drivers to hospital
Sheriff: Preliminary investigation shows 16-year-old boy might have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta delays start of school year for elementary students
The Augusta school board voted Wednesday night to bump the start date by two days, to Sept. 10, for its youngest students.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond developer petitions for land use ordinance changes
Frustrated by delays in putting proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance governing subdivisions before voters, Jeremy Purington brought a citizen’s petition to the Board of Selectmen — voters will get weigh in Nov. 3.
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Carrabec schools set to open Tuesday after student tests positive for COVID-19
Some RSU 74 board members raised concerns about how the student who tested positive was handled by administrators. One board member said the notice sent Monday evening was misleading and a concern to many families.