School Committee members directed administrators Wednesday to create a budget option with a $1.70 tax rate increase.
Vanessa Paolella
Sun Journal
Vanessa Paolella is a staff writer at the Sun Journal primarily covering local education. Before joining the Sun Journal in 2021, she interned for the paper twice and led the Bates College student newspaper, The Bates Student. Vanessa graduated from Bates College with a bachelor of science in geology in 2021 and wrote her senior thesis on water quality changes in the Androscoggin River from 1930 to 2019.
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Leeds voters to decide on higher budget at town meeting Saturday
The $1.74 million budget is 8.1% more than this fiscal year.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Local author discusses Lewiston-based novel at Franco Center
Informed by her own childhood memories, Peggy DeBlois’ book, “The Toll Road North,” explores the Franco-American experience in 1960s and 1970s Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools to receive additional $800,000 in state funding
The Lewiston school district will receive an additional $800,000 in state funding, school administrators learned Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon middle school leadership program helping students, community
A group of students from Philip W. Sugg Middle School are driven to make their school and community better.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee pushes back on proposed budget cuts
Superintendent recommends less money for special education and homeless student services.
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From down-trodden to upcycled: Mainers give new life to old furniture, one piece at a time
Not content simply buying new, many prefer to rejuvenate and often personalize worn furnishings into something uniquely theirs, honing new skills and finding satisfaction in the process.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Oak Hill High School business students win state title for 25th consecutive year
The school’s contingent of 35 students earned enough points in the business-focused competition to cement a quarter century of wins earlier this month.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Oak Hill High School Academic Decathlon team headed to nationals
Students are raising money to compete in Frisco, Texas, in April.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Religion & Values
Local Muslims express gratitude for the first day of Ramadan
The 30-day celebration is marked by daytime fasts, self-reflection, generosity and religious devotion.