Tight finances, physical disability and age may all hinder someone’s ability to source their own firewood.
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn: Park Avenue Elementary students dismissed Tuesday due to ‘smell of gas’
No gas leak was detected, and school will resume Wednesday.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Five candidates vie for 2 open Lisbon School Committee seats
Kelli Rogers is the only member running for reelection.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools seek to improve safety at Longley School
The district will apply for a state grant to replace outdated windows and doors.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon to hold candidates forum Tuesday
Each candidate has been invited to share prepared statements on why they are running, their qualifications and their plans for office.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston-Auburn hiking club brings together beginners, enthusiasts
The Facebook group L/A Hiking is seeing climbing interest as people look to meet others and get outdoors.
Posted inbPlus, Guides, Things to Do
Try these central and western Maine hikes
From beginner to advanced, the region has plenty of treks to offer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Education Association denounces neo-Nazi group demonstration
Community letter issued by Superintendent Jake Langlais this week.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee OKs crop tops, hats in high school
Members approved a new diploma with distinction program, a world history course requirement, vaping sensors in bathrooms and lead testing.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 9 directors vote to keep controversial gender identity poster
The posters, which define common gender and sexuality terms, hang in the windows of the guidance offices of Mt. Blue middle and high schools facing the hallway.