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SAD 1 superintendent says district will remain in-person as long as possible

During a virtual school board meeting Wednesday, SAD 1 Superintendent Ben Greenlaw outlined the district's plans for continuing in-person instruction, so long as the Maine CDC allows Aroostook schools to keep that model of learning.

SAD 42 returning to in-person learning Monday following COVID cases

After several weeks of remote instruction, students in SAD 42 will return to school Monday.

Tutoring evolves at NMCC alongside changing student needs

One result of shifting courses online and limiting students on campus is the changing landscape of tutoring and other forms of student support.

Echeverria is Washburn District High School student of the month for November, 2020

Principal Larry Worcester, along with the staff of Washburn District High School, have announced Julian Echeverria as the Student of the Month for November.

Pine Tree State Pledge removes the financial barrier to obtain a college degree

The University of Maine at Augusta, which has a satellite office at the Houlton Higher Education Center, is committed to providing affordable access to a university education, and helping students manage the growing costs of a college education.

NMCC opens new dining commons and community teaching kitchen

Northern Maine Community College begins the spring semester with an exciting new feature on campus, the completely remodeled Reed Dining Commons, which became available to students in the final weeks of fall semester after approximately nine months of construction.

Spring semester looking hopeful as UMPI nears start of classes |

With a system-wide plan for universal testing in place and a potential vaccine distribution in sight, leaders at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are confident in their ability to navigate the upcoming semester despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges.

Presque Isle Middle School students on honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21

Presque Isle Middle School recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Aroostook schools given approval to stay with ‘green’ model of learning

Schools across the region have maintained their "green" status from the Maine Department of Education, which means they can hold in-person classes, after-school activities and sports if COVID-19 has not greatly impacted their district.

Caribou High School staying green after discovering positive COVID case

One positive case of COVID-19 was discovered in Caribou High School on Jan. 14, according to a letter to parents from RSU 39 Superintendent Tim Doak, who said the school will continue to stay open under the green model.

Numerous PIMS students, staff members isolating due to potential COVID exposure

Since dismissing students at 1 p.m. Thursday due to an individual testing positive for COVID-19, Presque Isle Middle School has confirmed that a second person associated with the school has tested positive.

Presque Isle Middle School dismisses classes early due to COVID-19 case

Presque Isle Middle School students were dismissed at 1 p.m. Thursday due to a positive case of COVID-19 in the school.

Presque Isle High School lists honor roll for the first-quarter of 2020-21

Presque Isle High School recently announced the first-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 school year.

Presque Isle High School to return to in-person instruction Wednesday

After dismissing students early on Tuesday due to a positive COVID-19 test result, Presque Isle High School plans to welcome them back on Wednesday.

Presque Isle High School students leave early due to COVID-19 case

A person associated with Presque Isle High School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to SAD 1 superintendent Ben Greenlaw.

Houlton Southside School reports another positive COVID case

Houlton’s Southside School is sending out a letter to students and staff members who were potentially exposed after a person associated with the school was tested positive for COVID-19.

Pine Street Elementary School closed due to positive COVID-19 case

A person associated with Pine Street Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to SAD 1 superintendent Ben Greenlaw.

SAD 42 superintendent says positive COVID-19 numbers coming from community

Thirteen people in SAD 42 have now tested positive for COVID-19, just as the district begins a period of remote learning to initiate contact tracing and quarantines, Superintendent Elaine Boulier said on Sunday.

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