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Schools and Education

Published
August 28, 2020

College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students

As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.
Published
August 27, 2020

Judge blocks rule that moves virus relief funds to private schools, including in Maine

The decision temporarily halts the U.S. government from implementing the rule in a group of states filing suit.
Published
August 27, 2020

Student at USM tests positive for COVID-19

The out-of-state student who tested positive is living off-campus and is in isolation at home, the university said.
Published
August 27, 2020

UMaine suspends student, disciplines 7 others for parties that violated virus rules

The university says the students were disciplined for hosting off-campus parties at which attendees ignored face-covering and social distancing mandates.
Published
August 25, 2020

USM students return to campus, start school year with a test

Students arriving at Maine's second-largest public university Tuesday faced mandatory coronavirus testing and a 3-day quarantine.

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Published
August 24, 2020

UMaine System and Colby report COVID-19 cases as students return

Some other Maine campuses, including Bates College and the University of New England, have not reported any positive COVID-19 results as students have started returning to campus.
Published
August 24, 2020

First day of school for thousands and Zoom gets glitchy

Zoom is experiencing partial outages during the first day of school for thousands of students who are relying on the video conferencing technology to connect with educators
Published
August 23, 2020

Eaton Mountain owner, foundation strike deal to upgrade Skowhegan ski area

The collaboration is to include students from the Community Regional Charter School working to create a four-season recreational area.
Published
August 23, 2020

Community colleges attract Maine students wary of campus life during COVID-19

Some Maine students are opting to enroll at their local community colleges rather than four-year schools, driven by uncertainties about residential life and how courses will be taught during the pandemic.
Published
August 22, 2020

Despite COVID-19 cases, UMaine to welcome students back on Monday

University leaders detailed their virus response and prevention plan in a virtual news conference Saturday, after three cases were reported among students in Orono.