Lewiston School Committee makes tough budget decisions amid rising costs

Despite proposing a budget that is roughly $10 million more than last year’s, the School Committee members are proposing more staff reductions.

Lewiston School Committee approves new intervention model for suspended students

School officials hope the new model will help some students reenter school with a new outlook.

Lewiston public schools to hire more staff for English language learners

Funding will come from an increase in the school department's state allocation.

Robert V. Connors Elementary principal responds to sex assault allegations

Donald Ferrara's attorney, Walter McKee, firmly denied all allegations and said his client plans to appeal the protection order. He also noted that the woman who filed the order has made unfounded claims about Ferrara dating back more than 10 years.

Family considers pulling kids from Lewiston school amid lice Issue

Children were professionally treated for infestations several times this year.

Environmental association gives Maine teachers funding boost for outdoor education

Outdoor education has multiple benefits for students, including increased engagement in lesson plans and projects.

Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings

Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.

Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows

Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.

Photos: Lewiston educators celebrate students, families

Over 1,000 people gathered in the parking lot of The Store Next Door in downtown Lewiston Thursday.

Photo: Back-to-school job fair