Four amendments include one that could make more land buildable.
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 inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston eateries donating proceeds from Ukraine-inspired creations
From traditional dishes to whimsical drinks, locals have the opportunity to try something new while supporting relief efforts in Ukraine.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
‘It makes school unbearable’: MSAD 52 parents, students want directors to address bullying
The school board will survey parents and students about the school climate.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based RSU 4 proposes 9% budget increase
RSU 4’s budget has risen by an average of just 0.67% each year for the last six years.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Greene residents’ petition deemed invalid by legal counsel
Residents wanted the transfer station be open Sunday and create a process for removing town officials.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
‘If only they would have come to us’: Heating oil stolen from Leeds Community Church
The 200-gallon oil tank isn’t locked, and there was no sign of a leak, according to the pastor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston students no longer need written permission to abstain from Pledge of Allegiance
A 1943 Supreme Court ruling said compelling students to salute the flag was a violation of their First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Western Maine groundwater levels ‘some of the lowest we’ve ever seen’
At least some part of the region has been in drought conditions since June 2020.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Superintendent: Lewiston summer school could end in 2023
The half-million-dollar program supports students from elementary to high school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Superintendent proposes 8.6% spending increase, aims to reduce with School Committee
The School Committee will need to remove items from the budget or raise taxes to make up for the $5.3 million shortfall present in the proposal.