Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Can a severe ice storm like the one in 1998 happen again?
Climate change creates the potential for more ice storms in Maine, but scientists don’t know if there will be more extreme icing events like the one that struck Maine 25 years ago.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Maine’s child protection system failed to recognize risks to children, report says
The Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman’s annual report cites ‘substantial issues’ with more than half of the child welfare cases reviewed and a ‘downward trend in child welfare practice.’
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Portland school board appoints interim co-superintendents
Assistant Superintendents Melea Nalli and Aaron Townsend were appointed as temporary co-superintendents in the wake of Xavier Botana’s resignation.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
School districts overwhelmed with public records requests
Some school districts throughout Maine say they’re receiving more FOAA requests than ever before, following national efforts by education-focused conservative groups.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
Opponents of consumer-owned power effort submit signatures for competing ballot question
The parent company of Central Maine Power, Avangrid Inc., is fighting against an initiative to create a consumer-owned utility in the state.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
Gov. Mills chooses Maine State Police major to lead the agency
Mills announced Wednesday she will formally nominate Maj. William Ross, a veteran member of the force who is now operations major, to become the next colonel.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Power outages, flooding make for family vacation to remember
A reporter’s family visiting during Friday’s historic storm is flooded out, but figures out a way to stay warm and dry by staying close.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
Tree chic: Christmas tradition keeps branching out
While many homes have Christmas trees on display, no two are quite the same.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Portland educators defend superintendent in wake of resignation announcement
At least 25 people at Tuesday night’s Portland board of education meeting praised Xavier Botana for his leadership in prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2022
Portland school board chair reaffirms district’s commitment to equity
Sarah Lentz delivered the annual State of the Schools address to the City Council Monday night.
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