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.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Juneteenth becomes paid holiday in Lewiston schools
Juneteenth, which is celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2022
Lewiston School Committee votes for masks optional
The 7-2 decision will be effective on March 14 barring changes by the superintendent.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2022
Legislators hear arguments for, against upgrading Androscoggin River classification
Upgrading the river would mean raising the minimum water quality standards the state is required to maintain by law.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2022
Car collides with house in Durham as snow falls Friday
In total, Lewiston and Auburn received nearly half a foot of snow.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2022
Snowmobile trails may be hazardous this weekend
Local trailmasters urge riders to be cautious of ice and debris on trails.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
Lewiston officials say city drinking water does not contain lead
The lead found in Lewiston schools is from internal plumbing and faucets, not the drinking water supply.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
Lewiston superintendent to recommend optional masking beginning March 7
The results of a Google survey indicates that the majority of the school community believes that masking should now be optional.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Durham Select Board meeting grows heated over budget structure
The budget proposals could raise local taxes by an estimated 1.1% to 1.2%.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
City of Auburn to oversee school transportation, maintenance following director’s retirement
Director of Student Support Services William Hunter will retire effective Friday, according to the superintendent.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2022
Turner-based school district proposes $30.5 million budget
The budget in its current form would lead to an increase of 3.80% in local taxes.
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