While the overall number of students has increased slightly, enrollment at individual schools varies. Some have seen major growth since last year, while others have declined.
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Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner hosting forum on community schools’ future
The communities of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner have their own community elementary and secondary schools but belong to Regional School Unit 10, headquartered 30 miles away in Rumford.
Lewiston soccer club fundraising for star defender detained by ICE
Malunda Destino, 24, a starting defender for Maine Legends FC, was detained by ICE last week and is currently in custody in Massachusetts.
Lewiston’s WLAM radio signs off after 78 years
The AM station was once a fixture in Lewiston and Auburn with music, sports, news and community involvement.
3 Lewiston teens charged with conspiracy to commit murder
According to court documents, a 17-year-old Lewiston teen being held at a South Portland detention facility tried to coerce a father and son to take the blame for an Aug. 12 shooting on Blake Street.
Farmington property owners to learn about new valuations Sept. 12
Town officials caution that an increase in a property’s value does not mean a similar increase in taxes on the property.
Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians
Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.
Lewiston voters face changes as staggered terms take effect in November
The first official election under staggered terms will see four City Council seats and four School Committee seats up for grabs.
West Auburn Congregational Church plans Vendor Craft Fair in October | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church is holding its Vendor Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn. It will include a white elephant table, raffles, baked goods and hot lunch options. Contact me at 998-2362 — Deb, no town ANSWER: Craft fair […]
Susan Collins ‘extremely alarmed’ at Trump administration firing of CDC director
Maine’s senior senator reacted Thursday to the firing of Susan Monarez, who was let go by the administration this week after reportedly clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.