The unanimous vote was in line with Maine Center for Disease Control guidelines released Wednesday.
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RSU 10 plans for new pre-K to grade eight school in Mexico
Local taxpayer costs for the building including permitting for the building are currently estimated at $3,000.
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Mills administration lifting Maine’s school mask recommendation
The Maine CDC said Wednesday that universal indoor masking will no longer be recommended for school and child care providers as of next Wednesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn schools health and safety subcommittee to recommend continuing universal masking
The School Committee has the final say on masking policies.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
RSU 16 likely to drop mask mandate this month
School board will consider soon whether to make face coverings optional starting March 15
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Juneteenth becomes paid holiday in Lewiston schools
Juneteenth, which is celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Mills administration to announce new guidelines for school masking on Wednesday
The state reports more indications of steep declines in COVID-19 in Maine, but state officials have yet to lift an indoor mask recommendation for schools.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee votes for masks optional
The 7-2 decision will be effective on March 14 barring changes by the superintendent.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Some Maine schools to ditch masks while others wait for state guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed masking guidelines Friday, but Maine officials have yet to indicate whether state recommendations will change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston superintendent to recommend optional masking beginning March 7
The results of a Google survey indicates that the majority of the school community believes that masking should now be optional.