LEWISTON — Challenger Benjamin Martin unseated long-serving School Committee Chairman James Handy by a narrow margin, 597-573. In a post on Facebook later Tuesday Handy said he would request a recount. Also winning re-election was Matthew Roy in Ward 6. He defeated second-time challenger Dawn Hartill, 713-537. Richard White defeated Ward 5 incumbent Jama Aden […]
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Martin has the leadership skills
Currently, the Lewiston Public School System is undergoing a decrease in teacher retention. After speaking with some teachers in the area, I found the reason was due to lack of representation on the School Committee. Teachers feel they are not being heard, but rather ignored. When teachers leave the school system, it creates weaker student-teacher […]
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Parks has the experience
I’m writing to recommend Megan Parks for Lewiston School Committee at-large in November’s election. Parks is the only candidate for School Committee who is a product of Lewiston public schools, which gives her a perspective no other candidate has. As the mother to two children currently enrolled in Lewiston schools, she also has the perspective […]
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Ward 4 needs Martin
This letter is for all of the Ward 4 members in Lewiston who do not regularly attend School Committee meetings. I am a parent/volunteer in Lewiston and I attend as many meetings as my schedule will allow. For years now, Ward 4 has been represented by Jim Handy. I have witnessed insulting outbursts, barking responses […]
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Hutchinson will fight for schools
I would like to recommend voting for Tina Hutchinson for the Lewiston School Committee. Some years ago, I was her mentor and supervisor at a local nonprofit. She came in at a time when I had just established a new program. I was overwhelmed with work and Hutchinson came in with her organizational skills and […]
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Handy understands students
As a technical educator for the Lewiston School Department for almost 20 years, I would like to give my endorsement to Jim Handy for the Lewiston School Committee. He has been very supportive and truly understands students and teachers and the importance of technical education. Danny Caron, Auburn
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Handy knows about education
I am and have been a public school teacher in Lewiston for all of my career in education (32 years), so it is of great importance to me that the School Committee be fair, open and responsive to educators’ points of view. I want a school board that is truly passionate about education and that […]
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Handy’s pro-education attitude
I am proud to support Jim Handy for re-election to the Lewiston School Committee, Ward 4. I feel that he is approachable and responsive to parents and teachers who voice their concerns formally and informally. Handy’s pro-education attitude, perspective as a parent of three children who attended Lewiston schools, and experience on the Lewiston School […]
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Handy a fierce advodate for children
Jim Handy is a man of integrity who has a passion to serve his community. He has represented Lewiston’s Ward 4 as a member of the School Committee, many years in the position of chairman. He has always been a fierce advocate for the children he serves, striving for literacy for all so they may […]
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Handy prioritizes student needs
I am writing to express my support for Jim Handy for Lewiston School Committee. In the nearly 15 years I have known him, Handy has always prioritized the needs of the students in the Lewiston school system and has shown an unwavering passion for ensuring that those students receive a quality education. For that reason, […]