As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
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Carrabec schools to go completely in-person this fall, superintendent says
Regional School Unit 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy told the board of directors Wednesday evening that the district will eliminate hybrid and remote learning options.
Carrabec senior to receive 2021 Principal’s Award
Courtney Peabody, daughter of Robert and Carrie Peabody of Solon and a senior at Carrabec High School, is receiving the 2021 Principal’s Award.
Anson and Solon report full Town Meeting results; Mercer conducts election, with Town Meeting in April
The three towns had at least part of their annual meetings Saturday, with two going into the evening.
Carrabec schools superintendent calls for students to be learning in person all the time
Mike Tracy wrote in a letter to Gov. Janet Mills and Maine’s congressional delegation that keeping students out of the classroom is negatively impacting them as more cases of drug abuse, food insecurity, mental health and domestic violence are reported.
House fire in Solon ruled accidental
Officials say occupants of the house at 70 McQuilkin Road were injured Jan. 9 while trying to save their pets.
No cause confirmed in blaze that destroys Solon house
Fire Chief Duayne Rollins said Solon, Anson and Bingham firefighters responded at about 9 p.m. to the blaze at 70 McQuilkin Road.
Carrabec school board to survey teachers about remote learning
Regional School Unit 74 superintendent changes two half-days for students — scheduled for Jan. 27 and March 10 — to full days.
Dixon named to Davis & Elkins College dean’s list
ELKINS, W.Va. — Kaitlin Dixon of Solon has been named to the 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Davis & Elkins College. To earn the honor, full-time students must achieve a semester grade-point average of 3.6 to less than 4.0.
Carrabec superintendent withdraws recommendation on launching new reopening rules
Citing Maine’s increasing deaths from COVID-19, SAD 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy delays third phase of the district’s reopening plan.