Virtual learning makes them more dependent on technology – and more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Maine teachers urge lawmakers to address COVID sick leave loophole
A bill passed last year required local school districts to provide school staff with 15 additional days off for pandemic-related absences, but some districts have not done so since October, citing what opponents call a loophole in the original bill.
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British prime minister apologizes after report slams lockdown parties
The claims that Boris Johnson and his staff flouted restrictions imposed on the country cause anger and lead to calls for his resignation.
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Under pressure, Spotify will add advisories before podcasts about virus
But the tech giant declines to get rid of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ which has been criticized for spreading misinformation.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
He and his family have been isolating since late last week.
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U.S. gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The action by the Food and Drug Administration means the agency has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review of Moderna’s shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines.
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Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals jumps back up on Monday
However, wastewater testing in two southern Maine communities suggests the spread of the omicron variant is declining rapidly.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMA provides $2.5 million in federal COVID-19 aid to help with student debt, college expenses
The coronavirus relief money, in some cases, could be used to forgive debt for students who were enrolled from March 2020 to March 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider remote-only meetings
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Elm at 21 College Ave. Members of the public can view or take part in the meeting virtually via links on the city’s website — www.waterville-me.gov.
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Russia’s daily count of new COVID-19 cases soars above 110,000
Despite the surging infections, authorities have avoided imposing any major restrictions.