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The Lewiston School Committee agreed unanimously Monday to allow the district’s superintendent to request a waiver from the state to have fewer than the mandated 175 school days out of concern that COVID-19 may make it difficult to be in school enough. Former governor Paul LePage says Maine students are falling behind. Participate in our poll and tell us what you think in the comments below.