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P. Blake: City would be enhanced

I hope that Crystal Ward (letter, Jan. 2), who is very knowledgeable of the staff and politics of Lewiston High School, will consider running for the School Committee at the next possible opportunity. I have known her for years and have found her able and worthy of making difficult choices. The city would be enhanced […]

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In rebuttal, C. Ward: Reevaluate School Committee decision

This is in response to the Sun Journal article of Dec. 17, “High school may get two deans to address student behavior.” I am a retired teacher, having worked for 34 years in the classroom — 27 of those years at Lewiston High School. I can tell you there is no huge behavior problem at […]

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L. Fournier: Take responsibility for problem students

This is in response to the article about Lewiston High School having a “huge” problem with student behavior (Dec. 17). The solution chosen by the principal and accepted by the School Board is to apply more of the teachers’ precious talents and limited time to dealing with the misbehaving students. The School Board’s accepted solution […]

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LHS may get two deans to address ‘huge problem’ with student behavior

LEWISTON — Since school started in the fall, there have been 200 student referrals to the principal’s office for skipping detention, 171 for unexcused tardiness, 53 for disrupting class, 46 for incorrectly using technology (cellphones) and 79 for acting defiantly. The total number of times students have been sent from a class to the principal’s […]

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Preview 2013: Lewiston boys’ hockey

Coach: Jamie Belleau (sixth year) Conference: Class A East Last year: 17-4-1 Returning-letter winners: Seniors — Kyle Lemelin (F), Matt Poulin (F), Evan Gosselin (F), Ethan Melvin (D), Max Bolduc (D), Eddie Emerson (D), Nick Perrault (D). Juniors — Kyle Ulrich (F), Joey Frechette (D), Devon Harrison (D). Sophomores — Kyle Morin (F), Griffin Wade […]

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H.S. Indoor Track: Mohamed getting up to speed at Lewiston

Hassan Mohamed might not be the best out of the gate, but he certainly makes up for it with his ability. The Lewiston High School indoor track star was last year’s runner-up in the 55- and 200-meter races at the Class A State Championships. “The 55, 200, and relays are my favorite events,” said Hassan […]