The lead found in Lewiston schools is from internal plumbing and faucets, not the drinking water supply.
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.
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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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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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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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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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Community members, students ask Turner-based school district to rescind mask mandate
Despite requests from community members and students, the board of directors did not vote on the masking policy.
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Lewiston Middle School student charged with terrorizing Friday
Threatening message on social media prompts additional police presence at both the middle and high school.
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Lewiston Superintendent addresses parent concerns about lead
If mitigating the lead becomes a long-term issue, the school will continue to provide safe drinking water in schools
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Boys & Girls Club to open teen center in Lewiston Armory
The new location will offer more recreational and academic opportunities for Lewiston-Auburn teens.
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Superintendent: Lewiston schools will discuss removing mask mandate
Jake Langlais expects the School Committee to revisit the policy in late February or early March.