Students are considered truant if they miss more than three consecutive days without an excuse, and more than 1,000 students in the Lewiston school district fit that bill.
Lewiston-Auburn
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Parks, Damon re-elected School Committee chair, vice chair
Committee parliamentarian Alicia Rea lost a challenge to Parks, who then attempted to replace Rea as the board’s procedural expert.
Lewiston developing ‘a new vision’ for the city’s Recreation Department
After a series of budget cuts and turnover in Lewiston’s Recreation Department, city officials are beginning a long-term strategic plan to kick it back into high gear.
Gun sales in central Maine stay strong while ammo supply still runs short
The presidential election and the insurrection at the Capitol have helped boost gun sales at some Lewiston/Auburn-area stores, but business has stayed steady throughout the pandemic.
Photo Album: Plenty of work and play in Wednesday’s snow
The weather forecasters didn’t expect much of Wednesday’s snowstorm but enough snow fell to give children and adults plenty to do.
Photos: Squabble over berries is for the birds
Dozens of Canada robins flock to trees and bushes to feed Wednesday morning in Lewiston.
Police arrest 18-year-old in Lisbon stabbing
A 17-year-old boy was stabilized at CMMC and moved to a Portland hospital.
Driver in Lewiston crash injured, cited for no license
The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on Sabattus Street.