Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year

The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.

Carrabec voters to consider $10.4 million school budget proposal

The final vote on the budget, which is $50,686 higher than last year's spending plan, will be held on June 8.

Skowhegan-based school district looks to return to classrooms in fall

Superintendent in Maine School Administrative District 54 says lack of certainty with state COVID-19 guidelines makes planning difficult.

Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning

As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.

Carrabec schools to go completely in-person this fall, superintendent says

Regional School Unit 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy told the board of directors Wednesday evening that the district will eliminate hybrid and remote learning options.

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Carrabec schools superintendent calls for students to be learning in person all the time

Mike Tracy wrote in a letter to Gov. Janet Mills and Maine's congressional delegation that keeping students out of the classroom is negatively impacting them as more cases of drug abuse, food insecurity, mental health and domestic violence are reported.

Carrabec school board to survey teachers about remote learning

Regional School Unit 74 superintendent changes two half-days for students — scheduled for Jan. 27 and March 10 — to full days.

Carrabec superintendent withdraws recommendation on launching new reopening rules

Citing Maine's increasing deaths from COVID-19, SAD 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy delays third phase of the district's reopening plan.

Carrabec school board explores potential changes to Phase 3 reopening plan

No decisions were made at Wednesday's special school board meeting, and the superintendent met with teachers Thursday afternoon to discuss their needs.