Vanessa Paolella

Sun Journal

Vanessa Paolella is a staff writer at the Sun Journal primarily covering local education. Before joining the Sun Journal in 2021, she interned for the paper twice and led the Bates College student newspaper, The Bates Student. Vanessa graduated from Bates College with a bachelor of science in geology in 2021 and wrote her senior thesis on water quality changes in the Androscoggin River from 1930 to 2019.

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Published
August 11, 2023

Local nonprofits deliver mattresses to Lewiston families in need

In total, 60 mattresses were delivered to asylum-seekers in need Friday.
Published
August 6, 2023

Recent $272 million award to boost western Maine broadband initiatives

This money will be leveraged by the Maine Connectivity Authority to incentivize internet service providers to expand into underserved areas in the state.
Published
August 3, 2023

Greene residents to vote on $4.8 million budget, solar ordinance Saturday

The proposed budget is a $613,000 increase from the current municipal budget.
Published
August 2, 2023

Auburn School Department deficient in some areas of special education, audit shows

A state audit found some areas in the Auburn school district’s special education program which are not up to standard.
Published
August 2, 2023

Greene residents elect teacher to school board, 2 new selectmen

Sheldon Bubier and Mark Randall were elected to the Select Board; Bre Allard will join the Maine School Administrative District 52 board of directors.
Published
July 31, 2023

Greene Grange making progress with hall renovations

In May, members repainted the exterior of the Grange and restored the building’s sign and eaves. Soon, fans will be installed in the second floor to improve ventilation for events.
Published
July 30, 2023

Grab your umbrellas – rain or shine, it’s time for the annual Maine Summer Road Trip Quiz!

A witch’s foot, Codfish, the microwave, a blueberry pie eating contest, and rioters raiding the city hall for booze. Where else would you find all of this but our 11th annual summer quiz!
Published
July 30, 2023

In a word: ‘Puffers,’ ‘squibblers’ and other lively insults

If you have the urge to call someone an offensive name, this is your lucky day.
Published
July 28, 2023

Four candidates in Greene vie for 2 select board seats

Polls will be open from 1-7 p.m. at the town office Tuesday.
Published
July 28, 2023

Schools’ most pressing problem: post-pandemic achievement gaps or culture issues

The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Greene stands to answer whether voters want to see their school board focus on more traditional education issues or pursue controversial policies.