In tying the requirement to local transmission rates, legislative leaders could reinstate the mask mandate if Kennebec County goes red again.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Exceptional teachers: The inventive art teacher
Regional School Unit 9 elementary art educator Kim Jacques was able to find creative solutions to the challenges that came with teaching art through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Portland schools not ready to lift mask mandate despite change in guidelines
The largest district in Maine is diverging from new state – and now federal – recommendations and plans to keep masks for the foreseeable future.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine awards $5 million in relief grants to small businesses
More than 380 small businesses across the state will receive up to $50,000 each through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn schools adopt optional masking starting March 9
The unanimous vote was in line with Maine Center for Disease Control guidelines released Wednesday.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
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 inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Farmington mask mandate remains in place for now
Officials will review the mandate after the annual town meeting.