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Dear Parents/Guardians,

We understand the impact that stopping classroom instruction has on families. We are working together as a staff to develop the best plan we can to support our…

The following was distributed by Oceanside High School Principal Jesse Bartke. 

Greetings Mariners,

We are currently in uncharted territory as we work to move to remote…

Dear OMS Families,

Good morning – happy Tuesday!

We hope this email will help address some remaining questions you (and your child) may have. If you…

Plans for the next month for staff, meal service delivery to homes

BELFAST — RSU 71 (Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, Swanville) Superintendent Mary Alice McLean issued the following March 17:

BELFAST — Due to ongoing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMaine Hutchinson Center is closed through Sunday, April 5, according to a news release.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is taking immediate steps, according to a news release, to ensure access to critical services and benefits for Maine people while…

UPDATE: At noon Tuesday, March 17, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s daily update showed the Lincoln County man’s test results changed from presumptive positive to confirmed,…

March 17 until April 1, 2020

The following information was provided by Rockland Elks 1008:

Rockland Elks 1008 is closing the Lodge and Events Center as of March 17 until April 1, 2020 in response to the COVID…

New testing procedures reveal case of COVID-19

ROCKPORT – A 35 year-old man from Knox County has tested presumptive positive for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The patient had recently traveled out of state and developed symptoms consistent with…

‘refrain from calling our hospitals and practices to check on the status of a procedure or appointment’

The following letter was sent to MaineHealth patients March 16. MaineHealth, based in Portland, is the umbrella organization over Pen Bay Medical Center, Pen Bay physicians, Waldo County General…

The following was shared by the administration at Maine Maritime Academy: 

Dear MMA Community,

I am writing to let you know…

The following was shared by College Board, which is in charge of administering SAT exams. 

March and May SAT Administrations

The following was shared by the administration at Edna Drinkwater School: 

Dear Families, 

First, thank you for your flexibility during this closure. These are…

The following letter was shared by Islesboro Central School Head of School Chuck Hamm: 

The following two pieces of information were shared by RSU 20 Superintendent Chris Downing: 

Dear Families and Caregivers, 

Teachers in RSU 20 have developed plans to…

BELFAST — A Belfast Area High School teacher learned after arriving at work March 16 that her relative, with whom she had been in contact, has a co-worker who had been diagnosed with COVID-19.…

The following has been shared by the administration at Camden-Rockport Middle School:

Today is a "no school" day, and there is no remote work expected of your student. Remote work…

Dear RSU #3 Families,

I am writing to provide you with important updated information. Every hour there is new information being shared with us from our partners at the Maine DOE, CDC, etc…

The following has been distributed by the Camden Hills Regional High School administration: 

Starting on Tuesday, March 17th, CHRHS students will be participating in remote…

The following is from RSU 13 Superintendent John McDonald: 

 

To Our RSU 13 Families:

We are asking that all families please complete this survey (more…

Camden Hills Regional High School Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2019 - 2020 academic year.


12th Grade

High Honors:

Anthony Benson,  Greta Bishop…

IOWA CITY, Iowa — ACT has rescheduled the April 4, 2020 national ACT test date to June 13, 2020 in response to concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a news…

March 16 through March 29

The following letter provides information regarding a temporary closure of Owls Head Transportation Museum:
 
Saturday, March 14, 2020
 
 
Dear OHTM Community,…

No off-island contractors to go to North Haven, no group meetings of more than 10

NORTH HAVEN — During an emergency meeting of the North Haven Select Board, Sunday, March 15, members voted on how the small island of 355 year-round residents (according to the 2010 census) will…

The following was shared by Islesboro Central School Head of School Chuck Hamm: 
 

The following was shared by RSU 20 Superintendent Chris Downing: 

Schools will be closed starting Monday, March 16th and will remain closed through Friday, March 27th. I wanted to…

The following letter was shared by Vinalhaven Superintendent Tonya Arnold:  

Dear Families, 

Safety and health of our students and the community are most important. CDC…

The following letter was distributed by Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin:

As determined by Governor Mills’ declaration of a civil emergency, we recommend…

The following letter was shared March 15 by officials at the Watershed School in Camden: 

Like many schools across the country, Watershed School will move to remote teaching and…

The Lincolnville Central School, Hope Elementary School and Appleton Village School will be closed to students from March 16 until April 27, according to an announcement from school officials.…

RSU 40 schools are closed amid the coronavirus until April 17, according to district officials. 

RSU 40 includes Friendship Village School, Medomak Middle School, Medomak Valley High…

The following was shared by Thomas College President Laurie Lachance on March 15: 


Dear Thomas College Community,

My deepest appreciation goes out to everyone in…

UPDATE: According to Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, Lincoln County has had a second presumptive positive test and the first has gone from presumptive positive to…

TENANTS HARBOR — The following letter was distributed by St. George MSU Superintendent Mike Felton on March 15, announcing a school closure for at least two weeks. 


Please…

NORTHPORT — The Edna Drinkwater school will be closed from Monday, March 16 to Friday, April 24 due to health concerns from the coronavirus, according to school officials.

Classes will…

ROCKLAND — Schools within Regional School Unit 13 will be closing for an “extended period,” according to a notice from the district, beginning on Monday, March 16. 

How long of a period…

Consistent with its commitment to help prevent community spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard patients and care team members, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital are…

UNITY — The following letter was shared by Unity College President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, announcing the institution will be shifting to remote instruction. 


Dear Unity College…

The following letter was shared March 15 by RSU 71 Superintendent Mary Alice McLean. 

RSU 71 includes Gladys Weymouth…

UNITY — RSU 3 schools will be closed for students beginning Monday, March 16th and lasting until March 27, according to an announcement from RSU 3 Superintendent Charles Brown.

All…

Read this for academic, school meal information

CAMDEN — The following has been sent to all parents in SAD 28 and Five Town CSD: True to my words on Friday, I continued to monitor and evaluate the COVID-19 situation closely this…

The following was shared by Islesboro Central School Head of School Chuck Hamm: 

Dear ICS Community,

There will be no school for students Monday, March 16th. Staff,…

The following information was shared March 14 from the Vinalhaven School administration team. 

• Monday 3/16 will be an EARLY RELEASE DAY - Students dismiss at Noon. Staff work…

The following letter from Five Town CSD and SAD 28 Superintendent Maria Libby was shared March 14. 

Libby is the superintendent for Camden-Rockport Elementary, Camden-Rockport Middle and…

taking precautions to protect employees, serve customers amid COVID-19 concerns

MAINE — Maine Water is announcing COVID-19-related precautions that it is taking to protect the health and safety of employees, customers and the community while…

BELFAST — The UMaine Hutchinson Center announced that due to public health concerns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic all events with more than 25 participants will be temporarily postponed through…

Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, Swanville

From Mary Alice McLean, Superintendent:

As you are likely aware, there are now several confirmed cases of coronavirus in our state and a national emergency has been declared. A…

BANGOR — A new letter has been distributed by Husson University, with the university now saying classes will be conducted via remote instruction. 

Below is a March 13 letter from HU…

NORTHPORT — The following letter was distributed by the administrative team at Edna Drinkwater School on March 12. 


Dear Parent/Guardian: 

We understand that the Novel…