By midday, there were already a higher number of votes cast than during the first school budget referendum.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering education and health. She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in journalism in 2019 and started working for the Sun Journal in 2023.
Face Time: Kathy Martin of Lewiston is eager to return, take the helm at Saint Dom’s
With deep connections to Saint Dominic as a third-generation alumna, the new Saint Dominic Academy principal is excited about her ‘homecoming story.’
Tasty Tuesdays Food Truck fare attracting hundreds to Lisbon event center
The idea was developed by local food truck operators who wanted to serve more locally.
Community Clinical Services splits from St. Mary’s Health System
Though the two organizations are now legally separate, they will still work together to serve patients.
Dempsey Center to open location in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The Dempsey Center plan to expand its counseling and support services at the new location.
Violent, unstable and wanting a gun: Farmington family struggles to help their teenage son and protect others
As the teen approaches 18 and the age for legal gun ownership, his family continues to look for answers to his mental illness.
Revenue besides property taxes expected to offset higher Lisbon municipal budget
The $1.2 million increase is offset by state revenue, excise tax and interest income.
Lewiston School Committee agrees to use more from fund balance to offset tax impact
Several Lewiston Public School teachers and staff spoke at Monday’s meeting about the negative impact further cuts would have on students and teachers.
Trek Across Maine riders cycle into Lewiston after 60-mile stint
Many were happy to have good weather for the first day.
Lewiston School Committee considers eliminating some teaching coach positions after second failed budget vote
Residents, School Committee members and school staff gave impassioned speeches at Thursday’s meeting about the school budget.