The Maine School Administrative District 11 school board gave Superintendent Pat Hopkins authority to decide when students could return to school, but Elissa Tracey now says she’s concerned about the plan for some to return as early as Feb. 1.
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Gerencer makes Gustavus Adolphus College dean’s list
SAINT PETER, Minn. — Emily Gerencer of Gardiner has been named to the 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College. Students were recognized who earned a 3.7 grade-point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester.
Gardiner City Council selects McGough for interim position on MSAD 11 board
The Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors had an empty seat after Jon Umland resigned at the beginning of the year because he had moved out of Gardiner.
School in Richmond to go remote because of staffing limitations; schools call for more subs
Marcia Buker Elementary School switched to remote learning because nine teachers had to quarantine and not enough substitutes were available for in-person education.
Bob Jones University dean’s list
Students recognized include Hunter Farrell, Zachary Greeley, Jacob Hilton and John Smith.
Gardiner-area schools report 2 COVID-19 cases
The Gardiner Area High School boys basketball team was also impacted, along with the Mt. Ararat boys basketball team.
Gardiner, Augusta Civil Rights Teams honor Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual celebration
Despite remote learning since winter break, Gardiner’s and Augusta’s Civil Rights Teams have found ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, while Skowhegan Area High School is focusing on personal pronouns.
Second woman files civil complaint against Gardiner attorney
As Clarence H. Spurling denies the allegations brought against him last year by one woman, a second woman has filed her complaint alleging sexual assault against in him at the Capital Judicial Center.
Pittston, Gardiner municipal offices close over COVID-19 exposure concerns
The Pittston town office was closed Monday, while Gardiner municipal buildings will be closed until at least Feb. 1, officials said.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley meets $1 million challenge
A successful fundraising challenge means construction on a new building is expected to begin this spring.