The Catholic Diocese of Portland, St. Dominic Academy in Auburn and parents of a student from Whitefield say the state’s tuition program discriminates against religious schools.
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Auburn residents approve $59.1 million school budget, extra state funds
The school budget was approved by a vote of 776-168, and the special municipal referendum passed 768-172.
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Great Falls Pride splashed with rain
A slightly damp, but energetic group of marchers stretched across the length of Longley Bridge sporting rainbow attire and paraphernalia in honor of pride month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Seeing their needs, teachers use technology to help visually impaired students thrive in class
Catholic Charities of Maine is the sole provider of teachers of the visually impaired in the the state, serving about 300 children from York to Aroostook County.
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Old-school Lewiston shoemaker walking toward expanding market
“We will always have handsewn, but in a different price segmentation.”
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New York man found not guilty in 2020 Waterville shooting death
A Superior Court justice Thursday found Jashawn Lipscombe not guilty in the death of Joseph Tracy, a West Gardiner man who was shot in a Waterville apartment three years ago this month and died days later of the injury.
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Auburn woman with ALS declares in obit she opted to end her life
Kathryn Begg’s obituary says she died Saturday, ‘which was the date and time of her own choosing.’
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Wardens concerned after woman took a baby raccoon to an Auburn pet store — where it was kissed and cuddled
Wardens on Thursday were seeking information about a woman who took a juvenile raccoon into an Auburn pet store, where the animal was said to have been kissed by a few in the store.
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Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport facing turbulent times
City leaders say poor management and oversight issues at the airport have led to serious financial woes dating back nearly a decade, worsened by Elite Airways’ insolvency.
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Lewiston could become Androscoggin County seat
A bill by a state senator from Turner would allow county commissioners to move the county seat from Auburn to Lewiston.