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Abington School Dist. Relaxes Mask Mandate Until Board Meeting
Abington School District students and staff are no longer required to wear face masks in light of a change in federal recommendations.

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Abington School District students and staff are no longer required to wear face masks in light of a change in federal recommendations.

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