Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Kim Andersson said students and staff at Wiscasset Middle High School the morning of Oct. 10 noticed the smell of propane in a chemistry room where a Bunsen burner was in use. "The propane was shut off and, out of an abundance of caution, the principal evacuated the building and had the fire department come to check the air quality.

"Students and staff did an excellent job evacuating the building safely and calmly. After approximately 50 minutes, students and staff were cleared to return to their regularly scheduled classes. Staff, administration, and emergency personnel will meet to review safety protocols in our ongoing effort to keep students and staff safe at all times."