Juneteenth, which is celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
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Lewiston School Committee votes for masks optional
The 7-2 decision will be effective on March 14 barring changes by the superintendent.
Lewiston officials say city drinking water does not contain lead
The lead found in Lewiston schools is from internal plumbing and faucets, not the drinking water supply.
Lewiston superintendent to recommend optional masking beginning March 7
The results of a Google survey indicates that the majority of the school community believes that masking should now be optional.
Lewiston Middle School student charged with terrorizing Friday
Threatening message on social media prompts additional police presence at both the middle and high school.
Lewiston Superintendent addresses parent concerns about lead
If mitigating the lead becomes a long-term issue, the school will continue to provide safe drinking water in schools
Superintendent: Lewiston schools will discuss removing mask mandate
Jake Langlais expects the School Committee to revisit the policy in late February or early March.
Lead levels in some Lewiston schools’ water above state threshold
A third of all the water sources tested in half of Lewiston’s schools were above the state’s lead recommendations.
Lewiston School Committee discusses after-school busing woes
The committee additionally approved a motion to join the city’s energy audit.
Lewiston student asks School Committee to revise Pledge of Allegiance policy
High school senior argues against requirement to provide written permission to not participate.