Falmouth’s ‘Yachtie’ mascot could get the heave-ho
Soon to be released are findings of a town survey on changing the high school s team name and mascot to be more representative of the student body.
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If some students get their way, Falmouth High School will get rid of “Yachtie,” the school’s mascot, and the “snooty” Yachtsmen team name along with him.
The town, in a survey that closed Sunday, has been seeking residents’ opinions on changing the team name. The findings of that survey, conducted on behalf of the school board, and ideas for new mascots will be shared at a future meeting.
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
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Casey Curneil and her children, Aubrey Munson and Carter Munson, depart Ocean Avenue Elementary School in Portland on Friday afternoon. Curneil, whose son is a second-grader at Ocean Avenue, said she would like the schools to go to full-time in-person instruction.
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As she’s watched coronavirus cases in Maine and around the country fall, Casey Curneil has been wondering when her son might be able to get more in-person time at school. Hybrid learning has been difficult, and she worries about the social and academic impacts of screen time and time away from peers.