Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Battle over Maine’s strict mining rules spills into Legislature
Some argue that a proposed lithium mine in western Maine would support renewable energy development and help fight climate change. Others say the potential environmental impacts might not be worth it.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Maine legislators consider bills to change state K-12 funding formula
The Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs heard testimony on 8 bills proposing changes to or examination of the state’s K-12 funding formula.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Portland school board approves $143.9 million budget for coming school year
The budget will now be reviewed by the City Council before being sent to voters in June.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Crews fight fire in Old Orchard Beach
Cascade Road was closed from Miles Avenue to Ross Road.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Thirty Mainers become citizens at joyful naturalization ceremony
Many waited years to gain citizenship and celebrated the milestone with cheering family members.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Bonny Eagle school district temporarily removes 8 books from library pending review
After hearing complaints from parents that the books contain inappropriate content, the board took the unusual move of removing them before undertaking a review process.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret
Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child’s gender expression.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Portland superintendents present revised budget to school board
The updated budget proposes spending $143.8 million in the coming school year, up $2.5 million in spending from the original $141.3 million proposal.
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PublishedApril 2, 2023
Legislature works to fix, or eliminate, popular property tax relief program
The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy.
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