At the Libby-Tozier School in Litchfield, Cheryl Woodard’s prekindergartners learn from the class pets.
Lindsay Tice
Lindsay Tice began as the Sun Journal's education reporter in 2001. Today, she covers health care, pets and RSU 4, as well as breaking news, investigative stories and long-form features. She was named Maine Journalist of the Year for 2012-13. When she's not working, Lindsay enjoys reading, kayaking and traveling — particularly to Universal Studios in Orlando or Space Camp in Alabama (where she's been a camper twice as an adult.) She graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a degree in creative writing.
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A place where Lewiston Rocks
In a world of online anger and weirdness, a Facebook page devoted to Lewiston has attracted thousands to its busy and (mostly) positive virtual town square. The four-year effort hasn’t always been pretty.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
RSU 4 increases pay for substitute nurses
The school system has had trouble attracting nursing subs.
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Nature Therapy: It’s more than a walk in the Maine woods
Some call it ‘forest bathing.’ The Japanese call it ‘shinrin-yoku.’ Whatever you call it, a growing body of research is proving what many outdoors enthusiasts already know: Spending time in nature reduces anxiety, lessens depression and is increasingly popular as therapy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Safiya Khalid’s win considered ‘milestone’ for Lewiston
The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston emergency vet clinic temporarily restricting hours
The Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine will close at midnight on Thursdays for the next month until it can get a new veterinarian.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Key committee postpones vote on Lewiston-Auburn College sale
The University of Maine System’s Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee won’t take up a proposed campus sale again until January at the earliest.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Two Lewiston residents killed, three injured in Sabattus on way to work
Sabattus police say speed and driver distraction were factors in the crash that killed Wabah Sahal Salat, 60, and Shaffira Shale Ali, 48. After receiving news of the crash, Common Wealth Poultry, where they were headed for work, closed for the day.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Mechanic Falls gave councilor deal on salt and sand from town supply
For 20 years, Wayne Hackett has been buying salt and sand from the town for a fraction of what it would retail for. The town sells to no other citizens.
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New UMaine System chancellor tours L-A College
Dannel Malloy got his first look at the Lewiston campus Thursday, less than a week before a board of trustees committee will discuss possible sale of the property.