Athletes may continue practicing under Phase 4 guidelines.
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Despite pandemic, Midcoast districts report strong start to school year
Regional School Unit 1, Regional School Unit 5 and Maine School Administrative District 75 students walked back into the classrooms Tuesday, wearing masks and keeping their distance as they start the year.
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Principals: First day of classes for RSU 9 deemed a success
Students followed district and state CDC guidelines.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Some southern Maine high school teams gather for the first time
Restrictions had kept many high schools from conducting preseason workouts until Tuesday, as teams await word on which sports can be played during the fall sports season.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Some school districts have opted for a mix on online and in-person instruction.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine students return for first day of in-person learning since pandemic shut down schools
Many districts around the state are welcoming students back this week for the first time since March, with new safety precautions.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls receives a nearly $30,000 Keep Maine Healthy Grant
The grant will be used to buy signs to keep townspeople aware of COVID-19, PPE for employees, electronic sign and drop box.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC investigating two new COVID-19 outbreaks in York County
Six outbreaks are now under investigation in the county, which the state’s top public health official described as a ‘deeply concerning’ situation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
McConnell says Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid package
Some Republican senators with close reelection races are anxious to respond further to the pandemic, but Democrats are insisting on more sweeping relief.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Sports
Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year
Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.