The drug, which is used to treat opioid overdoses, would be available to treat students, staff and community members in need.
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Part-time Mainer ‘relieved’ that U.S. Supreme Court will hear college admissions cases
The court agrees to hear two lawsuits challenging the role of race in college admissions filed by a group whose leader lives in South Thomaston half of the year.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Graduation rates dip across U.S., including in Maine, as pandemic stalls progress
Some fear that cumulative effects of the pandemic stand to hit future graduating classes the hardest.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Supreme Court to hear challenge to affirmative action in college admissions
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court added another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 on the agenda.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education, Sports
Colby College, female coaches settle discrimination complaint concerning pay, treatment
The coaches said they were paid less compared to male coaches, and medical support and athletic facilities were not distributed equally.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
School outbreaks and hospitalizations rise again as omicron keeps hold on Maine
The number of students and school staff infected by the virus has increased 75% in two weeks, according to state data.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Gray-New Gloucester school district settles lawsuit over alleged assault by bus driver
The settlement agreement did not admit any liability on the part of the district or individual officials named in the lawsuit.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Family engagement specialist in Portland schools is in running for national award
Betsy Paz-Gyimesi is one of two Maine school employees being considered for the national RISE Award.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Bates College tells students they must wear high-quality masks
As Bates College shifts back to in-person classes, it mandates mask upgrades to help thwart COVID-19.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Schools and Education
Fatal fentanyl overdose of Connecticut 13-year-old brings calls for naloxone in schools
After the boy’s death, investigators later found nearly 40 bags of fentanyl stashed in multiple locations within the school.