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, Maine, News
Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need
In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Recent $272 million award to boost western Maine broadband initiatives
This money will be leveraged by the Maine Connectivity Authority to incentivize internet service providers to expand into underserved areas in the state.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Greene residents to vote on $4.8 million budget, solar ordinance Saturday
The proposed budget is a $613,000 increase from the current municipal budget.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Department deficient in some areas of special education, audit shows
A state audit found some areas in the Auburn school district’s special education program which are not up to standard.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Greene residents elect teacher to school board, 2 new selectmen
Sheldon Bubier and Mark Randall were elected to the Select Board; Bre Allard will join the Maine School Administrative District 52 board of directors.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Greene Grange making progress with hall renovations
In May, members repainted the exterior of the Grange and restored the building’s sign and eaves. Soon, fans will be installed in the second floor to improve ventilation for events.
Posted inbPlus
Grab your umbrellas – rain or shine, it’s time for the annual Maine Summer Road Trip Quiz!
A witch’s foot, Codfish, the microwave, a blueberry pie eating contest, and rioters raiding the city hall for booze. Where else would you find all of this but our 11th annual summer quiz!
Posted inbPlus
In a word: ‘Puffers,’ ‘squibblers’ and other lively insults
If you have the urge to call someone an offensive name, this is your lucky day.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Four candidates in Greene vie for 2 select board seats
Polls will be open from 1-7 p.m. at the town office Tuesday.