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The principal says he has canceled all classes and activities on Friday out of an abundance of caution after one person associated with the school tested positive.
Published: 7:08 PM EST December 10, 2020 Updated: 7:08 PM EST December 10, 2020
PORTLAND, Maine Cheverus High School will be closed Friday after a person associated with the private Catholic school tested positive for COVID-19.
The school said it learned of the case Thursday afternoon and officials believe the person had limited contact with other members of the school community prior to the onset of symptoms.
Cheverus will be closed Friday for cleaning and to allow completion of contact tracing.
Employees are asked to not report to the campus unless otherwise instructed by their supervisor.
Students are asked to check school email and Google Classrooms for messages and assignments, according to a message from Principal John Moran.
Donation from Barron Center employees is enduring tribute to toy fund founder
Matthew Barron wanted to provide toys to Portland children during a tough winter in 1949.
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Few donors to the Press Herald Toy Fund have been as faithful as the employees of the Barron Center, Portland’s city-run nursing home.
Their gift – $215 this year – also has special meaning at the toy fund because it’s an annual reminder of the legacy of Matthew Barron, who not only cared for the Portland’s elderly residents as head of the institution but also made a lasting difference in the lives of the children across the city, and beyond.