Each of the graduation speakers shared a take on the class motto, a quote from Dr. Seuss: “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
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
Rising to community needs, Next STEP expands in its third year
Sensing a greater community need, Next STEP administrators chose last year to scale the program up, adding grades seven through nine in addition to the preexisting 10-12 program.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon Street fire damages home
Neither of the two occupants were injured in the fire.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Gators gear up for children’s mud run challenge
Organized by the Geiger Parent Teacher Organization, the popular rain-or-shine event features an obstacle course mud run for kids of all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Edward Little graduation moved to Sunday night
Rain showers are predicted for Saturday evening.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Speaking out against conflict and punishment in schools, Lewiston students take to the stage
Since March, 26 seventh graders have worked with Maine Inside Out staff to create two unique performances. It’s the start of a two-year partnership between the middle school and the Lewiston-based nonprofit.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Greene paramedic to receive Maine EMS Lifetime Achievement Award
Last week, Maine EMS announced that George Farris will be one of five people to receive the award this year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Hidden razor in putty injures Lewiston kindergartner
No other razors have been found in the school.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Revised budget approved for Turner-based school district
The new proposal reduces the overall tax impact from 2.81% to 1.99%
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Stories with impact: 8 Sun Journal stories that mattered
A consumer investigation into valid car inspections, an analysis of school security, a story revealing how one Auburn women was scammed out of her living savings, and an investigation that led to the demise of Maine Education Services. These stories and more prompted results with impact.