The Ramblers have nearly everyone back and were hoping to reach their fourth state championship game in a row. COVID-19 changed those goals, but they’re making sure the season still has meaning.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 reopening schools Tuesday
The 14-day closure is due to three COVID-19 cases at Dirigo High School in Dixfield.
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Posted inMaine, News
State closes Portland DHHS office after worker tests positive for COVID-19
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services expects to reopen the office on Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Remote learning producing mixed reviews for central Maine students
Some students are embracing and enjoying remote learning, while others are finding challenges balancing school work and extra responsibilities at home.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine provides another $10 million to rent relief program
The new funding will allow renters to apply for assistance from the Maine Housing Authority through the end of September, and it will be the final allocation unless more federal funding becomes available.
Posted inMaine
Madison nursing home violated federal requirements to prevent spread of COVID-19, documents say
The Maplecrest nursing home failed to have a system in place for the monitoring of symptoms reported during screening process, according to documents provided by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inNation / World, News
Study shows coronavirus is mutating during massive U.S. spread
But it does not conclude that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical outcomes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Cumberland County launches forgivable loan program for small businesses
Businesses with 25 or fewer employees can access forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to retain or hire workers, and very small companies can access $5,000 to fund operations.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools receive additional $164 million in federal relief
The money builds on $165 million districts received for pandemic-related expenses in July, but must be used by the end of December, according to federal requirements.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to allow Massachusetts residents to visit without COVID-19 test or quarantine
As it lowers barriers to visitation from Massachusetts, Maine continues to grapple with rising case numbers in its southernmost county.