The Winthrop School Committee met Tuesday to discuss options in light of multiple COVID-19 outbreaks since the start of the academic year.
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Sen. Collins joins Republican push to return federal workers to in-person service
The senators said the extended remote work, a result of the coronavirus pandemic, has led to backlogs in key service areas.
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Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states until April 1
The extension into early 2022 is an indication that the Biden administration is preparing for continued COVID-19 disruptions well into next year.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
More than 2,000 Maine schoolchildren get COVID shots in first week of vaccinations
As vaccinations ramp up for 5-to-11-year-olds, Maine reports 938 new COVID-19 cases over a 3-day period and 8 more deaths.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Lewiston schools and remain elevated in Auburn schools
Nine more staff members at Lewiston Middle School tested positive over the weekend.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Richmond residents fill busing void caused by COVID-19
Regional School Unit 2 officials offer few new details about why bus transportation has been suspended.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Clinics race to vaccinate newly eligible children as school outbreaks, cases remain high
Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC director, said the pandemic is at a ‘high plateau’ and elevated case counts are likely to continue.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: School is an extension of family
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, lounge around the table, swap stories, eat abundantly and share laughter. Last year many families were occupied with pre-Thanksgiving concerns centered on social distancing and weighed the risks of spending time with family against contracting the coronavirus. Many families have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. A new […]
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U.S. reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions
The restrictions had closed the country to millions of people for 20 months.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Ensure safety of HS athletes with mandatory vaccination
As winter draws near and we spend more time indoors, local school committees like the one I’m on face a tremendous challenge: How do we offer high school sports programs during a pandemic that ensure the safety of our students and coaches?The most sensible and medically sound course of action is requiring that all high […]