American Journal News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Teen center steps up, but needs help

by Chance Viles April 15, 2020April 17, 2020

My Place Teen Center is offering hundreds of free family meals to the community in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

American Journal

Farmhouse owner ‘preserving piece of Buxton history’

by Robert Lowell April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

An ambitious restoration of the Hanson Farm, more than 250 years old, is underway.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster

Program aims to meet challenges of distance learning for visually impaired

by Michael Kelley April 13, 2020

Teachers with Catholic Charities’ Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children have been using a combination technology and specialized equipment to help their students with at-home learning.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

‘The best we can do right now’: Maine special education programs adapt to limits caused by home schooling

by Alex Lear April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

Programming continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, but reduced daily structure and social interactions bring challenges, parents and administrators say.

American Journal

Westbrook furloughs 21 city employees because of coronavirus financial impact

by Chance Viles April 10, 2020April 14, 2020

The number of documented COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 15.

American Journal

Districts extend closures through end of school year

by Chance Viles April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Westbrook, Gorham and Bonny Eagle districts, acting on a recommendation from the state, will continue with distance learning for the rest of the school year.