The Lewiston Education Association, which represents all the School Department’s certified and education technician staff, released a statement Thursday saying the plan does not ensure the health and safety of students and educators.
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Posted inNation & World
‘Worst nightmare’: Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of jobless Americans are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
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Posted inSports
NFL notebook: 66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic
The Patriots lead the league with eight players opting out.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
As deadline passes, 66 total NFL players opt out due to coronavirus pandemic
Of the 66 players in the league deciding to opt out, 31 are linemen. The Patriots lead all teams with a total of eight players deciding not to play.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick officials present second reopening plan
The new plan allows upperclassmen on campus but also carries increased risks for teachers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Large turnout for Augusta food giveaway highlights need in central Maine
Augusta Food Bank Executive Director Bob Moore said more than 150 cars were lined up for a food giveaway at the Augusta Civic Center an hour before it began Thursday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Notre Dame opens ACC play against Duke, won’t play Navy for first time since 1927
The ACC announces its schedule and Notre Dame, which is giving up its football independence and competing for the conference title, loses its annual game with Navy.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Marshwood Center in Lewiston reports a fourth COVID-19 death and 34 cases
Another employee has also tested positive at Central Maine Medical Center.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
New York City the last holdout on in-person schooling as big districts defy Trump
New York still needs Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s approval as it plans on being the only major school district to have students in classrooms.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Maine has second-lowest virus prevalence in the country, behind only Vermont.