News

Governor’s administration updates COVID-19 risk advisory for Maine schools

Governor’s administration updates COVID-19 risk advisory for Maine schools

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


The administration of Governor Janet Mills on Friday updated their color-coded coronavirus risk advisory system for Maine’s schools.

All of Maine’s 16 counties remain green, which means in-person learning can take place. The system is updated every two weeks, but York and Penobscot counties will be reassessed next Friday to determine if they meet the threshold for yellow, which advises a mix of in-person and remote learning, or red, which is when health officials would recommend remote learning only.

The administration cited a recent rise in coronavirus cases in York and Penobscot counties, especially with ongoing outbreak investigations in those areas.

The designations are only used to make recommendations, and the final decisions come down to individual school districts. Even with a green designation, many schools are implementing a hybrid model, with some days of remote learning and some days of in-person learning.

Latest Headlines

17 hours ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

17 hours ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

2 days ago in Local

Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...