The move would bring sixth graders into a more age-appropriate environment and enhance academic outcomes, among other benefits, according to one report.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is the Auburn city reporter for the Sun Journal. After graduating from the University of Maine in 2019, she got her start in journalism at The Republican Journal in Belfast. She started working at the Sun Journal in 2023 writing about health and education. She has a passion for community reporting and keeping people informed on important happenings in their town.
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Lewiston proposed school budget includes 3.44% tax increase
Administrators this year wanted to keep the tax increase on local property owners below 4%.
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How insurance companies came to dominate health care funding
Insurance plans boomed in the mid 20th century as a way for employers to attract workers.
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Doctors, patients finding relief by switching to direct primary care physicians
Though providers and patients in direct primary care prefer the model, it does not replace all medical services.
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Prime Healthcare to move forward with effort to acquire Central Maine Healthcare
Hospitals often need state approval to make certain changes, including acquisitions and mergers.
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Lewiston school budget seeks to grow programs amid cost increases
The proposed school budget for 2025-26, if approved by voters, would raise the education portion of property taxes 3.4%, while providing money to grow programs and cover higher labor costs.
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Dempsey Center looking to move to new location in Lewiston area
The wellness center said it is committed to maintaining a space in or around Lewiston.
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Federal funding cuts a threat to 21st Century program at Lewiston schools
The program has supported students for more than a decade with academic tutoring and enrichment opportunities.
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Lewiston, Auburn schools offered credit monitoring after data breach
Staff and students in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon schools had information breached through PowerSchool late last year.
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Montello school in Lewiston raising money to meet growing interest in music clubs
The Lewiston school was recently selected to be part of Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Adopt a School program