Lewiston School Committee tables talks on student theater Maine Inside Out operation in Lewiston school

Lewiston Middle School student struck by box truck

The eighth grader was transported to Central Maine Medical Center and the driver, Wade Gould, 41, of Lisbon Falls was cited for a traffic violation.

Lewiston School Committee confirms principals for Farwell and high schools

Ilunga Mutombo was hired as assistant principal of Lewiston Middle School.

Speaking out against conflict and punishment in schools, Lewiston students take to the stage

Since March, 26 seventh graders have worked with Maine Inside Out staff to create two unique performances. It's the start of a two-year partnership between the middle school and the Lewiston-based nonprofit.

Photo Album: Lewiston students rehearse original plays

Maine Inside Out aims to encourage meaningful community dialogue on oppression, transformative justice and more through theater.

Lewiston school officials dispel threat rumors

Lewiston's superintendent of schools said there is no threat to Lewiston Middle School after a parent raised alarm Thursday.

Lewiston Middle School students help calm traffic

The kids teamed up with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Lewiston Public Works Department to install a temporary, safer crosswalk.

Photo: Creating public art at Lewiston Middle School

Students work on giant murals throughout the Lewiston school.

Lewiston board tables revised student dress code policy that would allow hats and hoods in schools

School Committee members said they wanted to hear from more educators and parents about whether to revise the policy.

Lewiston board considers changing student dress code to allow hats and hoods

A proposed policy amendment would allow students at Lewiston schools to wear hats and hoods after middle school students conducted research and surveys of their classmates. They found the rule is unfairly applied to students of color and both teachers and administrators argued hats and hoods were no longer synonymous with 'gangs.'