Other school districts are considering similar plans for the Class of 2020.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s two-week quarantine a deal-breaker for some seasonal residents
The 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone coming to Maine from out of state frustrates masses of second-home owners and raises uncertainty about a peak spending season.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Officials trying to overcome delays to 2020 Census
COVID-19 has delayed the U.S. Census Bureau’s ability to make an accurate count, and Maine’s immigrant and rural communities are among those who could be most affected.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
RSU 56 staff, volunteers feed students, needy in four towns
A total of 5,362 breakfasts and lunches are delivered each week.
Posted inNews
Topsham Fair canceled due to pandemic
The fair’s board of directors announced there won’t be a fair in August due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine unemployment claims system faces lawmakers’ scrutiny
A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
Posted inMaine, News
Shortage of swabs hampers COVID-19 testing in Maine nursing homes
Most of the facilities that responded to a survey said they lacked the basic tool to detect the disease.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships
Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.
Posted inNation / World
White House coronavirus task force could wind down by early June
The vice president says the administration is considering a window between Memorial Day and early June as the appropriate time to have federal agencies manage the pandemic response in a more traditional way.
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, Oxford Hills
Sunday River Brewing Co. defiantly reopens, and state issues two more citations
Bethel restaurant enforces social distancing and co-owner says ‘things are happening’ as it reopens