Also: Leavitt softball hands Gardiner its first loss, Dirigo baseball outlasts Hall-Dale in 11 innings, and more from Monday’s baseball, softball and lacrosse games.
2022
Baseball: Lewiston shuts out Edward Little
Jeffrey Randall pitches strong five innings, striking out five and allowing five hits, as the Blue Devils grab a rivalry win over the Red Eddies.
After controversy, Lewiston council will vote to ‘reaffirm’ diversity, equity and inclusion work
The resolution states, “Lewiston Public Schools has one of the most diverse student bodies in the state of Maine and the lived experiences of all our students are equally valuable,” and “as a City Council we must acknowledge, respect and learn from the lived experiences of all our constituents.”
Auburn council approves fiscal 2023 budget
Total proposed spending for next year stands at $107 million, with the $55.7 million school budget heading to voters June 14.
Softball: Edward Little foils Lewiston with solid pitching and timely hitting
Winning pitcher Maddy Scott holds down the fort inside the circle for the Red Eddies.
Catholic bishop criticizes bill that would have guaranteed abortion access
The Senate blocked the bill, called the Women’s Health Protection Act, in a nearly party-line vote last week.
Proposed municipal budget for Rumford up 3.5%
Annual meeting held in two sessions: June 6 and 14.
Spruce Mountain school district puts off decision on scheduling professional development time next year
Switching from late-arrival to early-release days would give staff two-hour blocks for training.
Plaque honors former Dixfield board chairwoman Norine Clarke, who died May 4
A plaque will be hung in the town gazebo on Main Street.
Megan Phelps hired as Bowdoin women’s basketball coach
A Maine native and former player and assistant coach at Bowdoin, the 29-year-old will replace one-year coach Sacha Santimano.