education
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PublishedAugust 26, 2020
Our View: Under the right conditions, Maine high school athletes safe to take the field
In most cases, the benefits of a fall season outweigh the risks, though COVID will have the last word.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
No new infections as UMaine prepares to welcome back students
University of Maine officials on Sunday said they were now tracking 17 contacts with three students who tested positive for COVID-19.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
Eaton Mountain owner, foundation strike deal to upgrade Skowhegan ski area
The collaboration is to include students from the Community Regional Charter School working to create a four-season recreational area.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2020
Commentary: This week I started teaching again. Now I’ll be sleeping in a tent in the backyard
I’m isolating myself from my family because my husband is at risk for severe COVID-19 and our home is not set up for quarantine.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2020
Commentary: Head Start urges Maine’s senators to OK $1.7 billion in emergency relief
The preschool program has served families throughout the pandemic. Now it needs help keeping our most at-risk children safe.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Cape Elizabeth School Board approves hybrid reopening plan
Members reach the decision Tuesday after addressing concerns about poor ventilation in the town's three public schools.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Portland school board postpones vote on reopening plans after wide-ranging session
After a workshop lasting more than 5 hours Tuesday, the board resolved to come back Wednesday to hear from the public and vote on a hybrid model for reopening.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2020
For Maine families with means, pandemic pods lessen the stress of back-to-school
Desperate for child care or help with remote learning, some families are hiring teachers or tutors for the fall. But pods also raise concerns about equity and lack of access to support for low-income and vulnerable families.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2020
Colby College prepares its $10 million health plan as 2,060 students are set to arrive
Colby President David Greene said the comprehensive plan for students, staff and faculty requires rigorous testing for COVID-19, as the Waterville college returns to in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
All counties still ‘green’ as state updates return-to-school advisories
The designation means the spread of COVID-19 is relatively low and schools can consider in-person instruction as long as they're able to implement safety requirements.
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