RSU 18
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PublishedJuly 12, 2022
Two adults, 5 minors charged following weekend vandalism at Oakland schools, police say
Those taken into custody face charges of burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and criminal mischief after damage was found either in or around Messalonskee High School and two other nearby schools.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2022
Some Maine schools to ditch masks while others wait for state guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed masking guidelines Friday, but Maine officials have yet to indicate whether state recommendations will change.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Oakland-area school district to drop mask mandate after February vacation
Masks will be optional for students and staff in Regional School Unit 18, but since the school is no longer considered a universal masking school, students will have to quarantne.
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PublishedMay 10, 2021
Messalonskee High School receives its free, fully equipped esports lab as part of national contest
The High School Esports League and Army National Guard announced 25 winners from across the country including Messalonskee.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Messalonskee High School esports awarded fully equipped lab
The High School Esports League and Army National Guard announced 25 winners from across the country. Messalonskee will get its lab May 10.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2020
Musical family takes Oakland-based RSU 18 chorus international
Choral directors Kevin and Pam Rhein are working with their daughter and son-in-law on a choral collaboration with the Marymount International School in Rome, Italy.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2020
Oakland-based school district approves reopening after teachers’ union rep calls plan ‘not safe’
As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is "not possible to do this safely"
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PublishedMay 31, 2019
New Jersey man pledges donation to Oakland’s Atwood Primary after being wowed by students’ manners
Keith Hartzell has committed himself to donating $1,000 annually for 14 years — when Atwood's current pre-kindergarteners graduate from high school.