Vanessa Paolella

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Published
April 12, 2023

Warming temperatures threaten Lake Auburn’s water quality

Maine’s water quality is particularly good, largely due to its cold climate. As the state’s winters grow warmer, however, the periods of ice cover that protect the state’s lakes are shrinking, according to research.
Published
April 3, 2023

Poland school celebrates Maine Principal of the Year recognition

Bruce M. Whittier Middle School Principal Shawn Vincent was selected as the Maine Principal Association’s principal of the year.
Published
March 26, 2023

From down-trodden to upcycled: Mainers give new life to old furniture, one piece at a time

Not content simply buying new, many prefer to rejuvenate and often personalize worn furnishings into something uniquely theirs, honing new skills and finding satisfaction in the process.
Published
March 23, 2023

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.
Published
March 22, 2023

Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday

The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.
Published
March 14, 2023

Auburn school officials plan cuts to athletic programs

Administrators say the cuts were necessary to help offset rising transportation and athletic training costs.
Published
March 5, 2023

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.
Published
February 11, 2023

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.
Published
February 9, 2023

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.
Published
February 6, 2023

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.