Maranacook Community Middle School and Maranacook Community High School in Readfield are closed today, Nov. 14. School officials are saying the closure is because of a “concerning incident” that was brought to their attention on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 13.
The Kennebec Sheriff’s Department is investigating.
The schools are shut down out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students and staff.
From the Maranacook Area Schools website:
A concerning incident was brought to our attention this afternoon. We are taking this very seriously and are working with our School Resource Officer and the Kennebec Sheriff’s Department to fully investigate this matter. Out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of our staff and students, we are closing the middle school tomorrow November 14, 2024. If you or your child have any relevant concerns, questions or information regarding this matter please contact Principal Rick Sirois at (207) 685-3128 x1155 or Deputy Nathan Johnson at nathan_johnson@maranacook.com