The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning
As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
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Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 19-29
Shake Your Groove Thing in Freeport Exhibits/Galleries Black History Month Art Competition,/Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, finalists on display in local U.S. Cellular stores, where the public is invited to vote on their favorite piece of art through Feb. 29. Faculty Triennial Exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress […]
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Former Carrabec teacher says school found he violated student interaction policy
Anthony Pranses says that he plans to push for the removal of Superintendent Mike Tracy once his administrative leave ends on Jan. 1, 2020.
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Carrabec High School teacher resigns but takes aim at superintendent
Anthony Pranses resigns, effective immediately, but feels he let down his supporters and intends to join those who would remove Superintendent Mike Tracy from office.
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Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School
One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
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Massachusetts man charged with torching his second home in New Portland
The western Massachusetts resident now faces five charges involving fraud and deception in connection with the January 2017 incident.
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Casco Bay Lines board votes for larger ferry despite islanders’ concerns
The directors also vote to limit the number of people who can ride to Peaks Island to 499 per trip, but will allow as many as 599 people to return to Portland.
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Portland man arrested on OUI charge in three-vehicle Norridgewock crash
A Cornville man was taken to the hospital after the crash, which occurred on Madison Road and destroyed two vehicles.