Beginning April 8, the Vassalboro Community School’s 395 students will return to in-person learning five days per week. Students learning fully remotely may continue to do so.
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Waterville school panel to review hiring policy in wake of administrative transfer debate
The Waterville Board of Education’s policy committee will meet Thursday to discuss the schools’ administrative hiring policy, after some members objected to Superintendent Eric Haley’s making transfers without receiving approval.
After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall
Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
Amy Calder: Helping to beautify the world
Claire Prontnicki, 64, of Waterville does her part by collecting trash along the streets, volunteering at the library and training to be a hospice volunteer.
Richmond officials highlight reasons for going through withdrawal process from Hallowell-area school district
If Richmond withdraws from Regional School Unit 2, the town could pay an estimated $400,000 more in its first year as a standalone school district than it does as part of the Hallowell-area unit.
UNE in Biddeford goes remote after on-campus COVID-19 cases rise
The surge in positive test results is tied to an increase in off-campus social gatherings, according to the university.
Our View: Schools need clarity on COVID rules
Strict social distancing rules, which may not be needed, mean most schools can’t reopen full time.
Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
Maine Voices: In my last year of teaching, I ‘lost’ a student
The children most at risk before COVID are affected even more now. If you know of a child who is not engaged in school, please speak up.
With larger gatherings allowed, Maine schools rethink graduation plans
Decisions have yet to be made, but some superintendents said Friday that they are optimistic the new gathering size limits will help them hold graduations that more closely resemble traditional celebrations.