Several states won’t be playing tackle football at high schools this season; in Maine, guidelines will likely become more clear this week.
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Insight: Getting our house in order
Black lives won’t matter until we answer for the sins of slavery.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
For Maine families with means, pandemic pods lessen the stress of back-to-school
Desperate for child care or help with remote learning, some families are hiring teachers or tutors for the fall. But pods also raise concerns about equity and lack of access to support for low-income and vulnerable families.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College prepares its $10 million health plan as 2,060 students are set to arrive
Colby President David Greene said the comprehensive plan for students, staff and faculty requires rigorous testing for COVID-19, as the Waterville college returns to in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking inmate releases due to COVID-19
The decision Friday states that the two men hadn’t exhausted other options, notably in state court, in their effort to qualify for home confinement.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Suspension of Maine Maritime football was surprise to players
Already stung by news that the 2020 season was canceled because of coronavirus, team members are reeling from the academy’s decision to indefinitely suspend the program.
Posted inNation & World
Venezuelans brave open sea on tubes, fishing for survival
The pandemic has shut down the Caribbean nation’s already miserable economy.
Posted inNation & World
Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football
Leaders who grappled with shortages are now facing the opposite problem: not enough takers.
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Homes with grandparents weigh virus risk as school starts
Millions of seniors live in a home with at least one child, and the new school year could bring new worries for one of the groups most vulnerable to the coronavirus
Posted inHealth, Local & State, New England, News
Maine CDC reports 29 new cases of coronavirus, one death
Critical virus statistics have remained low for the state, which has among the lowest infection rates per capita in the U.S.