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Augusta, Maine, Schools Roll Out Innovative New ‘Snow Day’ Policy
Even though last winter was not particularly snowy, we did get our fair share of bad storms — December's 'Grinch' storm, for example. These storms caused schools in many districts to be canceled for several days in a row. Because of the State of Maine requirement that all schools be in session for at least 175 days each school year, this caused some problems for many of Maine's school districts.
Blown transformer sends Gardiner Area High School into brief lockdown, lockout
GARDINER, Maine — Gardiner Area High School went into a lockdown and then a lockout on Friday due to a loud noise that was heard outside, which turned out to be a blown transformer. The school returned to normal operations after law enforcement officials determined the noise that was...
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