Public health experts cite key criteria including widespread testing and tracing, and reduced coronavirus cases over a sustained period. Gov. Janet Mills says she agrees, but she won’t commit to particular benchmarks for moving forward.
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For families of students with disabilities, remote learning brings added stress
Students with disabilities often need extra attention, and their parents are now cut off from the support that schools provide.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
SAD 58 announces new guidelines for Pre-K – 8
SALEM — School Administrative District 58 has announced guidelines for the third trimester while students learn remotely. The information is included in a letter posted to the district’s website. The letter notes, “When it comes to remote learning, all that we ask is that you do the best that you can. “Please understand that it […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 not providing meals during vacation
During April 20-24, the next school vacation week, there will be no meals delivered by RSU 9.
Posted inSports
PGA Tour hopes to resume – with no fans – in June at Colonial
The plan is ambitious, but the PGA could be among the first pro sports leagues to resume play.
Posted inSports
U.S. Open tennis to decide by June; playing with no fans ‘highly unlikely’
The tournament is schedule to begin in late August, and the USTA says holding it without spectators is a last resort.
Posted inBaseball
Lost season: Mt. Abram senior baseball players deal with frustration
Nate Luce, Jed Zelie and Ethan Powell learn from the disappointment but understand why such drastic measures were taken to stop the spread COVID-19.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Most municipalities avoid furloughs … so far
Some are on the job, some are working from home during pandemic.
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Mid Coast Hospital has treated 17 cases of COVID-19 overall, with three currently in hospital
The hospital is averaging 10 to 20 tests per day, and over 500 people have been tested.
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BIW, union extend contract for one month amid pandemic
The four-year contract between BIW, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, and Local S6 was due to expire on May 17 but it will now expire on June 21.