The team has ranked higher in each of the last three national competitions in which it has participated.
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.
Lisbon Connection bus service to end, but officials looking for alternatives
Federal funding has been cut, but officials are considering ways to maintain regular bus service to the town.
81-year-old Auburn woman graduating from CMCC after 21-year journey
Kathryn Welgoss will receive her diploma from the college Tuesday.
Lewiston residents speak in support of keeping Islamic holiday in school calendar
Some have complained the holiday’s date is unpredictable, making it difficult for parents to plan for child care.
SHAREcenter faces unsure future in face of flooding, leaky roof
Director Lisa Rodrigues is stepping down as the director.
Survivors recount their struggles to overcome brain injuries after motorcycle crashes
Two survivors share their losses, triumphs and hopes after recovering from brain injuries caused by motorcycle crashes.
St. Mary’s hospital to get nearly $4 million in congressionally directed spending
The money for St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center will go toward renovations to its addiction rehabilitation program that will help improve patient care and support staff.
Auburn School Committee approves changes to transportation policies
The changes entitle high schoolers who live beyond a mile from Edward Little High School to busing, reducing the previous distance by a half-mile.
Lewiston councilors discuss public bathrooms during budget talks
Councilors did not discuss the proposed $111.19 million school budget.
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.