As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is “not possible to do this safely”
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Oakland-based RSU 18 superintendent shares back-to-school plan
Regional School Unit 18 has developed a draft of what the upcoming school year could look like for students, including giving parents the option of having their children taught remotely, whether that is required or not.
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Some summer camps in Waterville area to open this summer
Most summer camps in the Waterville area plan to open this summer, following guidelines of the Maine Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, while others have decided not to open because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine rural mail carriers take precautions during pandemic
Mail carrier Patrick Dapolito said the mail system is vital during the outbreak, but could be threatened as it is being used less.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Rome residents approve of $956,000 municipal budget at annual Town Meeting
This includes the approval of hiring a second full-time firefighter/paramedic to be based at Belgrade Lakes Fire Station.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Rome candidate’s ballot name dispute appears settled, but leaves sour feelings
Rome Budget Committee member Richard LaBelle, who is running for first selectman, disputed the town clerk’s decision to put Heather Lynn Briggs’ name on the ballot for second selectman as “Heather Hawes Briggs.”
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors honor volunteers
On Dec. 6, at the Viles House in Augusta, Neighbors Driving Neighbors held a festive event to honor its volunteers. Both volunteer drivers and board members were recognized with a luncheon and a program, according to a news release from the NDN. At the event, Board President and co-founder Dan Onion shared information to highlight […]
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
About 35 miles of Maine roads have been treated with now-banned sealant
The surfaces are safe to drive on, though, according to a Maine Department of Transportation official.
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Maine to stop using certain road sealant on travel lanes after dangerous road conditions reported
The Maine Department of Transportation has decided to halt the use of fog sealant on roadways after finding its application is imprecise and involves too much “eyeballing.”
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors seek volunteer drivers
Volunteers provide transportation to appointments and other services for those not able to drive.