Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.
Emily Duggan
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Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
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Richmond can move forward with withdrawal from RSU 2
Mark Bauer, the lawyer for Regional School Unit 2, says the town and district have finalized details of the separation.
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Central Maine schools consider options for next round of federal coronavirus relief funding
With the state set to receive more than $183 million for schools from the latest COVID-19 relief package, school officials across central Maine are discussing best uses for the money.
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For some central Maine students with special learning services, remote learning doesn’t work
School districts are learning many special service programs are unable to be replicated on a remote level — leaving some students facing a regression in their learning.
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Augusta’s public schools to begin winter break early, go fully remote until Jan. 19
After a successful trial following Thanksgiving, city schools will use a remote learning model two days before and two weeks after the winter break.
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UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
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Hundreds gather for ‘recount the vote’ rally in Augusta
The Saturday rally was held a half hour after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.
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Remote housing creates issues for remote learning in central Maine
Many families are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.
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With help from an anonymous donor, fresh Maine fish is being distributed to schools across the state
Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12’s nutrition director Mike Flynn picks up 70 pounds of fresh fish from Portland Harbor weekly to use in school lunches.