Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.
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Maine CDC reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
The past week saw a surge of cases in York County linked to an outbreak at the county jail and at a church in Sanford.
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Farmers markets are faring well during the pandemic
Farmers report they are seeing fewer customers, but that people are buying more.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine, CAA hoping for spring football season
While the NCAA considers moving the canceled FCS playoffs, UMaine Coach Nick Charlton is already planning for a season in early 2021.
Posted inMaine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Why is it taking so long to reach a decision on high school sports?
Critics say state agencies and other stakeholders should have been working closely with the Maine Principals’ Association months earlier as it made plans for the fall sports season.
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Oakland’s Kingdom Life Church moving forward — cautiously — with conference
The Tenacious Love conference has at least 70 people saying online they plan to attend the four-day event, although Senior Pastor Jamie Dickson says the church will adhere to the state’s 50-person limit.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
The fruits of a pandemic
Prompted by COVID-19, many Mainers who never thought of gardening are now reaping the rewards, including more time with family.
Posted inBusiness
Thanks, but no: Small businesses shun payroll tax deferral
Company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
Posted inNation / World
Overfed and underexercised, some dogs are putting on pandemic pounds
In cities, shutdowns have kept more people and pets sequestered inside apartments and condos, and outside of closed dog parks.
Posted inNation / World
Experts project autumn surge in coronavirus cases, with a peak after Election Day
The infection surges have consistently followed the loosening of shutdown orders and other restrictions.