The district needs to expand its roster of substitute teachers and needs to add up to three dozen in-class support monitors and substitute bus drivers.
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Maine health care systems to defy CDC shift, continue testing anyone exposed to virus
The federal CDC said last week that testing isn’t necessary for people suspected of being exposed if they show no symptoms of COVID-19.
Agencies worried about tepid response to Maine emergency grant program
Local economic development agencies suspect many small businesses and nonprofits are unaware of the $200 million program, or don’t know how to apply.
Start of fall high school sports delayed for review of safety guidelines
A day after the state said some of the Maine Principals’ Association’s COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports were inadequate, the start of the season is pushed back by one week.
TD Bank scales back office space in Lewiston
The company says 90% of people who had worked downtown are working from home due to the pandemic.
York County Jail outbreak linked to more cases of COVID-19
With 68 of those cases among inmates and staff, it’s one of the largest single-facility outbreaks the state has had during the pandemic.
The Latest: CDC tells states to be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1. The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an “October surprise” – a vaccine approval driven by political […]
RSU 73 to decide on fate of fall sports
Directors also approved a price increase for adult lunch meals.
More RSU 73 return to school information
More details have been shared regarding the return to Spruce schools in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Auburn officials talk logistics of school reopening plans
Some officials shared concerns over students learning under a two-day hybrid model, keeping them engaged during remote-learning days and for more chances for “co-mingling” outside of school.