New guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will take effect March 7.
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.
Auburn schools propose bus driver training program, approves bonuses
All permanent employees of the district will receive $1,000 premium pay.
Greene selectmen accept used ambulance, respond to sand shed dumping
The town meeting is set for June 18.
Handcrafted furniture business Square Manufacturing growing into large space in Lewiston
After two years in business, Square Manufacturing is growing with a continued focus on quality craftsmanship.
Greene town manager to retire March 4
Darlene Beaulieu has held the position for two years.
Lead levels in some Lewiston schools’ water above state threshold
A third of all the water sources tested in half of Lewiston’s schools were above the state’s lead recommendations.
‘None of us have ever seen anything like this’: Lake Umbagog locals decry water management
Lake Umbagog locals believe poor water management, not the severe drought in 2021, is to blame for what they say was the lowest summer water level in decades.
Lewiston School Committee discusses after-school busing woes
The committee additionally approved a motion to join the city’s energy audit.
Auburn mechanic resigns after improper bus inspections come to light
Maine State Police will take administrative action against a licensed technician at a Monmouth garage.
Auburn pulls school buses for inadequate inspections
The Maine State Police Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit visited the district’s bus garage Tuesday.