TENANTS HARBOR — St. George MSU Superintendent Mike Felton released the following letter late March 12.
Dear Families,
The situation with COVID-19, or the “coronavirus,”…
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APPLETON — Appleton Village School has released a letter regarding COVID-19 and is asking students to refrain from using water fountains.
“Due to the prevalence of various illnesses in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced during an afternoon press conference March 13 he is declaring a national emergency over COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.
The…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC released the following document for uninsured people amid COVID-19.
Guidance for Accessing…
ROCKLAND — In the interest of the health and safety of Rockland Public Library patrons, staff, and the community, the Library is taking the precautionary step of cancelling all Library-sponsored…
CAMDEN — The following letter was distributed March 12 by Five Town CSD and MSAD 28 Superintendent Maria Libby.
Libby is the Superintendent for Camden-Rockport Elementary, Camden-Rockport…
STANDISH — St. Joseph’s College will be shifting to remote instruction beginning Wednesday, March 18.
Below is a March 13 letter distributed by SJC President Dr. James S. Dlugos.
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ROCKLAND — The following letter was distributed by RSU 13 Superintendent of Schools John McDonald on Friday, March 13.
RSU 13 includes Oceanside High School, Oceanside Middle School,…
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England will be shifting to remote instruction following its spring break period, and students are being asked to vacate the dorms.
Below is a letter…
Other programs, grounds still open
CAMDEN — Due to cautionary measures recommended by the State of Maine in regards to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Merryspring Nature Center will be postponing the Tuesday Talk lecture series for…
BRUNSWICK — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined a group of his Senate colleagues March 13 to introduce the Free COVID-19 Testing Act, legislation that would ensure free tests to confirm…
The Knox Center and Quarry Hill have limited visitation at its long term care and assisted living facilities.
“We recognize that limiting visits has a significant impact on our residents…
AUGUSTA — U.S. Senator Susan Collins convened a meeting Friday, March 13 with leaders of Maine’s health care providers who are on the frontlines in fighting the…
VINALHAVEN — Students and staff at Vinalhaven School were evacuated from the building Friday, March 13 at 8 a.m. due to a propane smell.
A bus was running outside the campus to provide…
PORTLAND — Following the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Maine by the state CDC on Thursday, two additional patients presenting to MaineHealth have preliminary test results that are…
ELLSWORTH and PORTLAND — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.
This renewable scholarship supports graduates of…
CAMDEN — Medicare.gov, the official U.S. government site for Medicare, has given Quarry Hill’s nursing care center its top, five-star rating.
The government called the 39-bed short- and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) was informed this morning, March 13, by MaineHealth that preliminary testing in their lab indicates two more individuals…
LEWISTON — Classes at Bates College are being suspended, and will move to remote instruction March 23.
The following letter was distributed March 13 by Bates College President Clayton…
BELFAST — The following letter was distributed by RSU 71 Superintendent Mary Alice McLean on March 12.
RSU 71 includes Gladys Weymouth Elementary School, Ames Elementary School, Captain…
UNITY — Unity College released the following letter this evening, March 12, outlining its current stance on COVID-19.
At this time, Unity College says it is closely monitoring COVID-19,…
BANGOR — Husson University will be extending its spring break period by one week and is tentatively planning to resume classes March 23.
Below is a letter from Husson University President…
ROCKLAND — The Regional School Unit 13 Superintendent of Schools, John C. McDonald, distributed the following letter to members of the RSU 13 community on Thursday, March 12.
RSU 13…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Statehood Day Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. at the Augusta Armory is postponed, according to a press release.
Governor Janet Mills, in coordination…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted March 11 in support of a bill from Senator Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to invest in high-speed reliable internet service in rural Maine, according to a press release…
WATERVILLE — Due to COVID-19, Colby College announced today, March 12, classes will be moving to remote learning and students will need to leave the residence halls by March 15.
Below is…
Governor announces insurance emergency proclamation, temporary suspension of non-essential out-of-state work travel for State employees, and a recommendation to postpone large, indoor gatherings
Governor Janet Mills and the Maine CDC announced today Maine’s first presumptive positive case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Maine. The individual who tested positive is a woman in…
ROCKLAND — As an affiliate of the University of Maine System, Coastal Senior College is cancelling all of its Spring classes due to the coronavirus, according to the Senior College, in a news…
‘students and their families will not be financially disadvantaged’
ORONO — University of Maine System students and their families will not be financially disadvantaged by the University's move to online classes and residence hall restrictions in response to the…
ISLESBORO — Islesboro School Head of School Chuck Hamm released the following letter March 12 regarding the school’s COVID-19 preparations.
Dear School Community,
In light…
BELFAST — The professional development program at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a new Implementing Project Management certificate program on April 10, April 17 and April 24…
earning distinction honors
CAMDEN — Thor Gabrielsen, a student at Watershed School in Camden, participated in the Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC).
The MAA AMC…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education has several upcoming business classes this spring:
Jill Parker of Inspireal, a leadership coaching consultancy in Maine, is offering…
impacts unified basketball
SOUTH PORTLAND — All sporting events under the Maine chapter of Special Olympics, including unified basketball, has been suspended for the remainder of the month, according to a press release. …
VINALHAVEN — Vinalhaven School Superintendent Tonya Arnold released a letter to parents March 10 regarding the school’s response to COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.
Given…
UNITY — RSU 3 Superintendent Charles Brown released March 11 a letter containing updated information on how RSU 3 is working to keep students and staff healthy.
RSU 3 includes Monroe…
AUGUSTA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced March 11 the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) will provide $4,567,500 to the State of Maine to support…
AUGUSTA — As the State of Maine and organizations around the State are taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is encouraging all…
BRUNSWICK — Due to COVID-19, Bowdoin College announced today, March 11, classes will be moving to remote learning and students will not be allowed to return to campus following spring break. …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and 211 Maine announced today, March 11, a new option for Mainers to get answers to questions about the 2019 novel…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Team received approval today, March 11, for a waiver from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services…
all umaine branches and university of southern maine
ORONO — The University of Maine System will transition all of its in class academic programming to distance modalities when classes resume March 23 following spring break, according to a press…
opening the door to further adventures
ROCKLAND — Looking for a way to learn new skills and get on the water? The Apprenticeshop in Rockland, has space in its upcoming 12-week boatbuilding apprenticeship starting March 30. The 12-week…
UNITY — Students attending classes within the RSU 3 school district will see a change to the school calendar this month, after the school board approved a recommendation from the superintendent…
The University of Maine System has issued COVID-19 Directives, prohibiting all non-essential university air travel, opening residence halls for spring break and urging students to…
Rockland outlines staff policy for COVID-19
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland and its Fire and EMS department have enacted additional measures to safeguard employees and residents against possible local outbreaks of coronavirus COVID-19.…
ST. GEORGE BUSINESS ALLIANCE
ST. GEORGE — The St. George Business Alliance plans to award one ($1,000) scholarship to a graduating high school senior from the town of St. George in the spring of 2020.
The student and…
vote to be held march 20
BURNHAM — The Town of Burnham will hold a public hearing Monday, March 9 regarding a petition to withdraw from the MSAD 53 school district, which serves the towns of Burnham, Pittsfield, and…
Teachers pursue grants for cutting edge technology
BELFAST — Students attending Belfast Area High School will be able to receive a more hands-on marine science education thanks, in part, to a generous grant and the ingenious thinking of two…
ROCKLAND — This week Elizabeth Carver honored her relationship with the staff of the UMA Rockland Center by purchasing a chair in their honor during a renovation project for the Jewett Hall…
