Concurrent reductions in funding from both the state and federal government paired with a significant rise in staffing costs has left Lewiston schools with a $7.8 million shortfall in their initial budget proposal.
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Less state funding strains Lewiston schools’ budget
Superintendent Jake Langlais has identified options to reduce the proposed $105.7 million spending plan.
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Homeless in Maine: Rising number of homeless teens face grim future
Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own ‘family’ on the street with other homeless youths.
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‘Don’t let it be in vain:’ Memorial held for slain teen
At least 200 people attend a memorial service to honor the life of 16-year-old Mohamed Aden, known as “Prada” by those who knew him most affectionately.
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Federal funding for 37 positions in Lewiston schools to end next year
Officials will be forced to either cut or move these positions into the local budget.
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Lewiston students push officials to improve bathroom access in high school
Students are asking administrators to open four locked restrooms and make repairs to other restroom facilities.
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Over 100 Lewiston students could be barred from school without required vaccinations
The 2019 law requires students to be vaccinated against infectious diseases like whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps and chickenpox.
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‘It tastes like home’: Lewiston elementary students try Somali dish at school
Ultimately, taste-test organizers aim to add more culturally relevant lunch options to Lewiston schools.
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Lewiston superintendent proposes apprenticeship program to alleviate staffing shortages
Jake Langlais is calling for the creation of a five-year on-the-job training program which would ultimately lead to certifications.
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Garden, nutrition education programs growing at Lewiston schools
Garden and nutrition programs are taking root in Lewiston elementary schools with the help of two nonprofit organizations.