Her competitive spirit and high academic achievements earned her a spot at Bates College.
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.
Great grad: Tamara Rusakovich has learned a lot after moving to several different schools
She has learned about different cultures and is grateful the diversity has taught her.
Bates College’s newest graduates recall struggles, triumphs
Lewiston liberal arts college confers degrees on 437 graduates.
Great grad: Best part of Landen Denis’ high school day was walking into a classroom ‘I love’
Landen Denis said playing on three high school sports teams taught him how to be a leader and how to achieve success as a team.
Lewiston’s Memorial Day event speakers urge people to never forget people who died while serving
Several people attending the event knew a member of the military who died while serving.
Great grad: Poland Regional High School’s Jon Crump was not afraid to ask for help when needed in school
He will attend Dartmouth College in the fall, though he is unsure exactly what he will study at this time.
Lewiston schools superintendent requests staff at City Council meeting on budget changes
Jake Langlais said “support, if you are available, is helpful.”
Great grad: Caden Dufour epitomizes what it means to be a Hebron Academy student
The Turner resident made it his mission during high school to make a positive change in his community.
Lisbon residents push councilors to keep commercial waste hauling service
Town officials are trying to find a way to address the Transfer Station’s financial deficit.
Great grad: Lewiston High School’s Gabriella Thomas will take school memories, friendships to college
She has dreams of someday serving those who were wrongfully convicted and underfunded communities as a lawyer.