Superintendents of Fairfield-based Maine School Administrative District 49 and Waterville Public Schools announced additional positive cases of COVID-19.
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Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases
The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.
Benton Elementary School reports another positive case of COVID-19
A fourth case of COVID-19 has been recorded at Benton Elementary School after an outbreak was declared last week.
Adult community education classes in Waterville go remote because of COVID-19 case
The entire wing of Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education at Waterville Senior High School closed Wednesday until Jan. 4, while Clinton Elementary School reported a positive case of COVID-19, the seventh in Maine School Administrative District 49.
Benton Elementary School reports third case of COVID-19, closes until Friday
While the CDC did not recommend closing the school, more than 10 staff identified as close contacts leaves the school shorthanded until Friday. Students will work remotely while building closed.
Maine CDC launches investigation into COVID-19 outbreak at Clinton dairy farm
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the state Center for Disease Control & Prevention, said at least 13 positive tests were reported at Flood Brothers Farm.
Teen involved in Clinton fatal crash sentenced to juvenile detention center until 21
‘Thank you to the DA’s office for never giving up. Thank you to the judge who made the right decision,’ said Sheila Porfirio, whose son Tommy Porfirio was one of the three youths killed in a February car crash.
Staff member of Fairfield area school district tests positive for COVID-19, superintendent says
A positive case of COVID-19 in a staff member at Benton Elementary School has brought the number of cases in SAD 49 to a total of five.
Teen involved in Clinton fatal crash pleads guilty to all charges
The state has called for Timothy Silva, 17, to serve four years in a juvenile detention center while defense attorneys argued the court should implement a suspended sentence and have Silva put on probation.
Candlelight vigil honors youths killed in Feb. 9 crash in Clinton
The driver of the car, Timothy Silva, 17, of Fairfield is expected to plead guilty to charges related to the three deaths when he appears next at Waterville District Court, scheduled for Nov. 20.