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The COVID-19 pandemic has had staggering effects on long-term care facilities this past year. They have accounted for about 10 percent of all coronavirus…
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The pandemic has shined a bright light on Maine government, both on its successes and failures.For a year, decisions about business operations, providing…
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As part of Maine Public Deep Dive: Coronavirus, looking at Maine’s first year of the pandemic, Morning Edition host Irwin Gratz spoke with Maine Gov.…
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It was a year ago this week that the impact of the pandemic reached Maine as Gov. Janet Mills issued her first executive orders.Maine Public News will be…
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Like many Maine parents, Amanda Hutter was left without a safety net when schools closed and switched to remote learning this spring. Her son is autistic…
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On Thursday, the Maine Principals' Association released new COVID-19 prevention guidelines regarding fall sports in Maine high schools.But some districts…
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As part of our continuing Deep Dive Coronavirus series, we're looking at how schools are preparing to re-open. To get a better sense of this we're talking…
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Throughout the summer, Mainers have struggled over the decision of whether or not to send kids back to school. As part of Maine Public’s Deep Dive:…
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As Maine Schools Reopen And Embrace 'Hybrid' Schedules, Parents Face New Child Care ChallengesOne of the biggest changes that students are facing as schools reopen this fall are new "hybrid" schedules, in which they may go to class just two or…
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This week marks the start of a new academic year for most public schools in Maine. There are daunting challenges ahead for teachers, parents,…