Stefanie Mahr Damien and her husband, Steve, have hosted two exchange students in their Auburn home since 2018. “We are empty-nesters. My children are now 31 and 34. Steve’s children are twins that are 41. This is our second marriages. So, we affectionately call exchange students ‘our kids’ because we didn’t have kids together,” Stefanie […]
Androscoggin County
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‘Norman and I are like brothers, as well as friends:’ The life-changing impact of student exchange.
A friendship forged in Lewiston 36 years ago brought two generations of exchange students together, decades apart.
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Lewiston/Auburn area grapples with heat wave
National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning in Androscoggin County to remain effective until Thursday evening. Cooling centers are available in the area during the day.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills
Cooling centers pop up as heat wave hits Maine
With a possibly historic heatwave upon us, here are some of the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties’ cooling centers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County commissioners hear bond requirements for financing new Sheriff’s Office
County officials hope to have the bond question before voters on the November ballot.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston school teacher named Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year
Leah Boucher wanted to work in a place with a sense of community.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
‘It’s time to pass the torch’: Lewiston teacher retires after 44 years
Kathy Jalbert of St. Dominic Academy retires after decades of teaching first grade.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee approves changes to staff code of conduct
Firmer boundaries were set in staff code of conduct related to student-teacher interactions.
Posted inSchools & Education
Lewiston Adult Education presents 42 with diplomas
Tuesday’s ceremony marked a happy ending milestone in the class of 2024’s journey.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee to move forward with Naloxone training, grades 7 through 12
The life-saving opioid antidote will also be available in Lewiston public schools.