A list of events taking place this week in the Lewiston-Auburn region.
West Paris
West Paris will not appeal court’s dismissal in school closure lawsuit
The next step for the Select Board and the town is to decide if they want to keep the former Agnes Gray Elementary School building for town use.
Oxford Hills tech students receive graduation credits for core academic subjects
MSAD 17 directors accepted a recommendation from its Curriculum Committee to adopt the new policy for students taking classes in five disciplines.
Get out to see the Ali statue, Steadman, ‘Anastasia’ and more
Things to do in the Lewiston-Auburn area in the coming week.
West Paris Water District outsources services, initiates rate case
Maine Rural Water Association is now handling West Paris Water District’s accounting and customer service functions, as the utility seeks to stabilize its finances by more aggressively collecting customer fees and adjusting its rates for the first time in years.
West Paris 4H ambassador works to promote mental health awareness
Soran Adams is using the skills he has learned and contacts he has made through the 4H Agricultural Ambassador Program to promote youth mental health.
Jill Bartash named principal of Hebron Station School
Jill Bartash’s transfer from Central Office to Hebron Station School means SAD 17 now has a vacancy for curriculum director.
Oxford Hills school board votes to close another elementary school
Waterford and Harrison students from pre-K to second grade currently enrolled at Waterford Memorial School will attend school in Harrison next year, uniting them with third to sixth graders at Harrison Elementary School.
Residents approve Oxford Hills school budget at validation meeting
The $54.4 million budget now goes out to referendum June 10.
West Paris voters are clear: 91% say close Agnes Gray school
The $4 million-$6 million burden of fixing up and the annual $1 million cost to operate the school would have fallen solely on West Paris residents.