Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.
Schools and Education
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Yarmouth boy new Maine State Spelling Bee champion
Oliver Brown, a sixth-grader at Harrison Middle School, prevails in the 15th round of a competition held for the second straight year over Zoom.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine bill would require transparency about pesticides at schools
Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick wants to require schools to submit pest management logs to state authorities, and post inspection results publicly.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UNE in Biddeford goes remote after on-campus COVID-19 cases rise
The surge in positive test results is tied to an increase in off-campus social gatherings, according to the university.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
$1 million UMaine grant will expand rural telemedicine and distance learning
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund technology improvements at 42 higher education and health care sites around the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Portland high schools set to start in-person learning 2 days a week in April
Principals have released plans that call for in-person learning starting April 12 at Deering and Portland high schools, and April 5 at Casco Bay High School.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill would give Maine teachers lifetime certification after 20 years on the job
The state teachers’ union supports the measure, but a group representing school boards opposes the legislation, saying it could erode teacher quality in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland Human Rights Commission, school board clash over racism allegation
The commission has asked for a joint discussion following a meeting in which commissioners alleged school board members are racist.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Messalonskee High School esports awarded fully equipped lab
The High School Esports League and Army National Guard announced 25 winners from across the country. Messalonskee will get its lab May 10.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
CDC changes school guidance, saying students’ desks can be closer
The nation’s public health agency now says students can safely sit as close as 3 feet from each other in classrooms.