Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the vaccine and some school districts in the region will host clinics as soon as next week.
Schools & Education
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Due to staffing shortages, half of Lewiston Middle School students go remote Friday
The superintendent warned the school community that future remote days may be possible.
Faced with rising COVID-19 cases, Lewiston superintendent asks parents for help
On Thursday, Superintendent Jake Langlais wrote that several schools were nearly closed this week due to staffing shortages.
UMaine reports record enrollment driven by graduate and out-of-state students
The flagship campus in Orono has 11,989 students this fall, an increase of 2.1% that stands in contrast to national trends.
Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls boards asked to provide in-kind work on RSU 73 tennis courts
The work would be used toward a proposed 50/50 matching, federal grant for the project estimated to cost $409,334.
Auburn School Committee approves 3-diploma policy, discusses Narcan addition to schools
High school students will be able to graduate with one of three diplomas based on credits earned.
Auburn seventh-graders take off in The Great Pumpkin Run
For the first time since 2009, an Auburn Middle School student breaks onto the list of top 25 boys during the 29-year-old tradition.
Albert, Gautier upset Auburn at-large School Committee incumbents
At-large challengers Pamela Albert and Patricia Gautier earned the most votes, beating incumbents Faith Fontaine and David Simpson.
Parks wins fourth term on Lewiston School Committee, other incumbents win reelection
All five incumbent candidates running for reelection for Lewiston School Committee won their races on Tuesday.
Former Lewiston ed-tech speaks of ‘bad’ environment; School Committee discusses facilities upgrades
Gabrielle Cote, who resigned Friday after 22 years with the district, said she is concerned by the prevalence of fights.