LEWISTON — The School Committee approved a $1.70 tax increase in a split 5-3 vote Monday. Voting in support were Ward 1 representative Bruce Damon, Ward 3 representative Elizabeth Eames, Ward 4 representative Tanya Whitlow, Ward 7 representative Paul Beauparlant and at-large representative Megan Parks. Ward 2 representative Janet Beaudoin, Ward 6 representative Meghan Hird […]
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State withdraws ‘irresponsible’ emergency education rule change
An emergency change to state policies that would have required school districts to pay more for out-of-district special education programs was withdrawn Thursday morning.
Lewiston School Committee asks superintendent to trim about $4 million from budget proposal
School Committee members directed administrators Wednesday to create a budget option with a $1.70 tax rate increase.
Local author discusses Lewiston-based novel at Franco Center
Informed by her own childhood memories, Peggy DeBlois’ book, “The Toll Road North,” explores the Franco-American experience in 1960s and 1970s Lewiston.
Lewiston schools to receive additional $800,000 in state funding
The Lewiston school district will receive an additional $800,000 in state funding, school administrators learned Tuesday afternoon.
Lewiston School Committee pushes back on proposed budget cuts
Superintendent recommends less money for special education and homeless student services.
Local Muslims express gratitude for the first day of Ramadan
The 30-day celebration is marked by daytime fasts, self-reflection, generosity and religious devotion.
Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday
The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.
Lewiston school officials propose deeper cuts to special education
The district may cut half a million dollars budgeted for out-of-district special education placements that it does not expect to use this school year.
Lewiston students build community with learning activities
Students across the district participated in fun, engaging activities Friday in recognition of national Social and Emotional Learning Day.