The COVID-19 variant, BA.2, is more contagious than previous strains, and it can spread faster in a classroom than the pooled test would be able to detect in a classroom.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Poland teacher receives national $25,000 teaching award
Jamie Karaffa was presented with a Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 check Tuesday in recognition of her extraordinary work as an educator at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Bates symposium highlights student research near and far
More than 200 students presented research spanning from the sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary pursuits.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn residents searching for a place to live after a house fire Sunday
Jeff’s Jamaican Cuisine in Lewiston will host a fundraiser for Michele and Everton Bailey and Karen Bergeron, who lost their home in a fire Sunday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Toy gun confiscated from Edward Little High School student Thursday
The student will face disciplinary action.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham Select Board outlines town manager hiring process, resident input
Three residents will be chosen by the board to join the nine-member hiring committee.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts gang member arrested in Lewiston
Robert Santana was wanted by Massachusetts law enforcement for carjacking, unarmed robbery, assault and battery, and threat to commit a crime.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee unanimously approves $99 million budget
Superintendent says cutting any more from the spending plan would mean dropping staff.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
‘My jagged path to cap and gown’: Reflections from a 23-year-old expectant high school graduate
Brianna Robinson of Auburn is just weeks away from receiving her high school diploma through Wayfinder Schools.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Finding their way: Program gives young parents an alternative path to graduation
Wayfinder Schools offers under-credited, over-aged students a second chance to earn their high school diploma.