With no plans to build a new school for all district prekindergarten through sixth graders, residents and school officials have to figure out the best use of existing schools to ease student crowding.
Schools & Education
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Paul Beauparlant seeking reelection to Lewiston School Committee
Beauparlant has represented Ward 7 since January 2021.
Auburn officials applaud sharp rise in graduation rate
Edward Little Principal Scott Annear said the high school is projected to have a 92%-94% four-year graduation rate for the class of 2024.
Free community college program extended, CMCC predicts another record year
Students who graduate in the Class of 2024 and 2025 are now eligible for the program.
Lewiston residents pitch solutions for addressing issues at high school sports complex
Superintendent Jake Langlais tallied 65 potential solutions during the discussion.
Lewiston to hold public meeting on use of athletic fields Tuesday night
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Lewiston High School cafeteria.
Maine home-schooling numbers remain high following pandemic spike
Experts, parents and advocates cite a number of reasons for a dramatic rise of a system that provides an alternative to traditional schooling.
Annual Monmouth cardboard boat race becomes a family affair
The key to success? Duct tape.
Lewiston, Auburn hit 10-year high for number of homeless students
Other school districts in central and western Maine counted a higher-than-average number of homeless students.
Laura Johnston and Mark Thibodeau hired as assistant principals for Rumford, Mexico schools
Johnston will serve Rumford Elementary School; Thibodeau at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico.