Lewiston schools
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
From destruction to restoration, Lewiston students remake Longley School as their own
In the months following a disastrous break-in at Longley School, students and staff have gone beyond basic clean-up to revamp the aging school.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
‘Standout’ Lewiston graduate dies from severe allergic reaction
Omar Osman, a graduate of Lewiston High School and a first-year student at Bowdoin College, died unexpectedly from a severe allergic reaction Saturday night.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2022
More than half of all flu cases reported this season are from last week
There have been more than 1,650 influenza cases reported to the Maine CDC since early October, with nearly 860 reported last week.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Lewiston School Committee requests more info on cannabis testing kits
Superintendent Jake Langlais proposed the kits as a tool for administrators and resource officers when there is probable cause to believe students have cannabis products or are using those products on school grounds.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
‘The system is really flawed’: Lewiston and Auburn officials push back on poor school ratings
Online ratings like those from GreatSchools make it easier than ever for individuals to judge the quality of schools at a glance. But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2022
Lewiston bus woes persist into new school year
New this year, the school district is staggering the start times for elementary schools to transport more students using fewer buses and reduce transportation disruptions.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2022
Lewiston schools to start new cellphone, recording restrictions Wednesday
School Committee members additionally voted to reallocate unspent funds from open staff positions to help students reenter the school system and expand the Store Next Door.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Lewiston School Committee to vote on revised cellphone, recording policy
One educator said prohibiting cellphones would "support a better learning environment." Another said it would be a "nightmare."
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Four Lewiston children charged with felonies in Longley School vandalism
Two 12-year-olds, a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old were charged with burglary and aggravated criminal mischief.