LEWISTON — Meeting with state legislators Sen. Nathan Libby and Rep. Roger Fuller Monday night, several members of the Lewiston School Committee said they disagree with proposed legislation to delay implementation of new high school diplomas by one year. What’s needed, they said, is guidance from the Maine Department of Education on implementing new Proficiency […]
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Five out of eight leaving Lewiston School Committee
LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Committee is about to look very different. The majority of its members are leaving. Five out of eight did not seek re-election and met for the last time Monday night. That leaves three members with two years or less of experience. Outgoing members are Chairwoman Linda Scott, Benjamin Martin, Matthew […]
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Lewiston schools approve more special ed staff
LEWISTON — To keep pace with a growing number of special education students, the School Committee on Monday night approved hiring more staff. The committee voted to authorize $70,000 to hire a special education teacher and educational technician at Geiger Elementary School, and a special education teacher at Montello Elementary School. The cost is $70,000 […]
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Lewiston school committee adopts motion
LEWISTON — The School Committee voted Monday to adopt a resolution to send to the Maine School Boards Association on a new state law requiring districts to form regional service centers. The committee voted to have member Francis Gagnon present the resolution to the association’s assembly Oct. 27 for adoption. The resolution would propose that […]
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Courtemanche finds solutions
We support Renee Provencher Courtemanche, who is running for the Lewiston School Committee from Ward 1. We have known her since she was a student in elementary school. Her character and work ethic are outstanding. She has lived in Lewiston all her life, and her children attend Lewiston public schools. She is an active member […]
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Courtemanche seeks election to Lewiston School Committee
LEWISTON — Renee P. Courtemanche has announced her candidacy for Lewiston School Committee in Ward 1. She is seeking the seat held by Linda Scott, who is not seeking re-election. According to a written statement from Courtemanche, she has deep community roots in the city and has children in the school system. “As a lifelong […]
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Lewiston: Schools to do more when students are suicidal
LEWISTON — If a student shows signs that he or she is suicidal, school personnel now have more leeway to act, the Lewiston School Committee was told Monday night. “We can call Tri-County Mental Health. They can assess the student in the building,” Principal Jake Langlais said. “If we think the student is in imminent danger, […]
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Behavioral health professional seeks School Committee seat
Ahmed Sheikh is running for for Lewiston School Committee in Ward 1. LEWISTON — Ahmed Sheikh is seeking election to the Lewiston School Committee, serving Ward 1. The seat is held by Linda Scott, who is not seeking re-election. According to a written statement released by Sheikh, his decision came “from several years of continued […]
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Parks announces re-election campaign for School Committee
LEWISTON — Megan Parks, the current at-large representative serving the Lewiston School Committee, is announcing her intention to run for re-election in November. “Coming into this role as a parent and community member with a limited history of civic involvement, there was a learning curve that I wasn’t fully prepared for,” Parks said in a written […]
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Hutchinson announces run for Ward 7 seat
LEWISTON — Tina Hutchinson has announced her campaign to run for the Ward 7 seat on the Lewiston School Committee. The seat is currently held by Thomas Shannon. According to a written statement, Hutchinson said it was time for a change after “years of lackluster graduation rates, overcrowded classrooms and a declining teacher morale.” According […]