For 20 straight weeks jobless claims have remained over 1 million.
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RSU 73 to hold public forum, board meeting on return to school
Regional School Unit 73 directors approved a school reopening plan but tabled what model will be used.
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The Latest: Africa passes 1 million confirmed virus cases; true number far more
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. JOHANNESBURG — Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts say the true toll is likely several times higher, reflecting the gaping lack of testing for the continent’s 1.3 billion people. While experts say infection tolls in richer nations […]
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Bryant Pond 4-H Camp succeeding in educational mission during pandemic
A smartphone, activity kits and backpacks connect quarantined youth to natural world.
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Bryant Pond 4-H Camp quietly continues its mission to engage youth
BRYANT POND — The summer of 2020 has basically been cancelled, especially for kids who, after three months of distance learning and sheltering at home, were due some fun and inspiration. Bryant Pond 4-H Camp had to suspend all summer programs and camp sessions but it did not give up on finding ways to engage […]
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No promises made on fully reopening SAD 17 schools
PARIS — If families found distance learning during COVID-19 to be confusing and isolating they are finding that making plans to go back is just as exasperating. Maine’s Department of Education has authorized schools in all counties to reopen this fall, as long as schools can comply with six safety protocol requirements. The conditions were […]
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Bates College scene to change from party hearty to hardly party
Students on the Lewiston campus advised of restrictions due to pandemic
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Two more BIW workers test positive for coronavirus
The BIW employee and contractor were last at work on Aug. 3 and Aug. 1, respectively, and have since been quarantined.
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No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plans
The president is considering giving his acceptance speech on the grounds of the White House, while the former vice president has scrapped plans to accept the Democratic nomination in Milwaukee.
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RSU 73 meeting agenda, August 6
Regional School Unit 73 Board of Directors Agenda 6 p.m. Thursday, August 6 Spruce Mountain Middle School Cafeteria and/or via ZOOM 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Attendance 4. Adjustments to the agenda 5. Approval of meeting minutes, July 23rd 6. Communications/correspondence 7. Public comments 8. Board comments 9. Superintendent’s report: Scott […]