The Maine College of Art & Design dropped plans for a dorm on Forest Avenue after the city decided to move its social services and public health offices, including its health clinic, next door.
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After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.
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Portland school board rejects proposed vaccine mandate for staff
The 5-4 vote Tuesday night came after 2 cases of COVID-19 prompted the district to close Portland High School for a day while it did contact tracing.
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Arundel elementary school closes because of COVID-19 exposures
The Mildred L. Day School will shift to remote learning through Sept. 12 because 143 people were identified as close contacts of positive cases and must quarantine.
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Ellsworth woman sues school board claiming First Amendment violation
The dispute stems from when the city resident questioned the board about students masking and critical race theory.
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Maine colleges report small numbers of COVID-19 cases as classes resume
Bowdoin College in Brunswick, which has reported 21 student cases since Monday, transitioned to ‘yellow’ status, so dining halls are to-go only and gatherings are not permitted in residence halls.
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Repairs to fire-damaged Westbrook High School expected to take months
Students are starting the school year remotely because of a fire July 25 that resulted in significant damage.
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Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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Colby College hires director for artificial intelligence institute
Amanda Stent, a nationally known expert on artificial intelligence and human language, will serve as the new director of the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
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Portland students return to classrooms for full-time, in-person learning
Tuesday marked the first day of school in Portland Public Schools and many other districts across the state, and parents and students were excited to return to in-person learning.