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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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Lisbon councilors to consider buying 2 new fire engines; Moxie Festival brings in revenue
With prices rising, Fire Chief Nate LeClair said the town can’t afford to wait to replace its aging trucks.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Lisbon Town Council, School Committee seats up for grabs in November
At least two town officials said they do not plan to run again.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Lisbon approves complete removal of dam on Sabattus River, Village Street renovations
The dam, which was breached in 2012, will be removed, and the stream will be restored to its natural state.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2022
Lewiston School Committee approves first read on cellphone, recording restrictions
Student phones could be searched if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of rules or code of conduct.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
Pack your bags! It’s the annual Maine Summer Road Trip Quiz!
Acadia, Moxie, Eastport, Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy, Wells, and a 1,700 pound chocolate are among the stops in this year’s Road Trip quiz as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. All aboard!
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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
In a word: Puns: ‘The highest form of literature’ or ‘the wurst?’
“Of puns it has been said that those who most dislike them are those who are least able to utter them,” said Edgar Allan Poe.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2022
‘Rousing rock musical’ hits the stage at Community Little Theatre
The Community Little Theatre’s production of “The School of Rock — The Musical” is a “powerhouse modern fable of music and theater,” our critic writes.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
‘Never give up’: Lewiston graduates 20 more students in summer ceremony
School disruptions caused by COVID-19 and personal issues beyond their control kept some students from graduating with other classmates in June.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Lisbon students make ‘pipe dream’ mural a reality
The high school students pitched the idea of a mural on the Lisbon Falls Community Library, raised money for it and painted it.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2022
Community colleges in Central Maine see spike in enrollment for fall
Auburn campus has seen a striking 47% increase in the number of new students for the fall; 12% more at Kennebec Valley Community College campuses.
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