RSU 74 board adopts mask requirement for Carrabec schools

The mask mandate passed 8-6, with one board member absent, and came after an hour of comments from the public.

Mask mandate to remain in place for Skowhegan-area schools

The Maine School Administrative District 54 superintendent on Thursday said the mask requirement has contributed to a steep drop in the number of students who have had to quarantine.

Quilt trail continues across Somerset, Franklin counties

New Portland, Litchfield women injured in Coplin Plantation crash

It is believed Julie Hunt, 59, of New Portland suffered a medical event when her car left Route 16 and struck a tree.

Temporary mask mandate imposed for students at Carrabec schools

The mandate will begin Monday and last for 14 days; the Regional School Unit 74 board also adopted a response plan that will guide the district when additional COVID-19 cases are recorded.

Madison schools abruptly go remote amid COVID-19 outbreaks in Somerset County

Madison-based Maine School Administrative District 59, which was not requiring its students or staff to wear masks inside school buildings, is now offering remote learning to its 560 students.

Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks

The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person "until the Maine CDC steps in."

Somerset County vaccination rate continues to lag as COVID-19 cases surge statewide

Somerset has 58% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, the lowest percentage in the state.

As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge

After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.

Classes begin for all students in North Anson-based school district despite COVID-19 cases

The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.