LEWISTON — For 18 years, Jim Handy has been a Lewiston School Committee member, spending countless Monday nights in meetings. Tonight — Dec. 14 — is his last. Handy lost the Ward 4 seat to challenger Benjamin Martin in the Nov. 3 election. “I was disappointed,” Handy said. He said he’s proud of his campaign […]
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Martin prevails in Lewiston School Committee recount
LEWISTON — City officials conducted a recount of the Ward 4 School Committee race Thursday, and newcomer Benjamin Martin was declared the winner. Longtime Chairman Jim Handy lost his seat to Martin by 24 votes, 597-573, on Nov. 3. The following day, Handy requested the recount. On Thursday, Handy picked up only one vote in the […]
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Handy-Martin recount Nov. 19
LEWISTON — A recount on the School Committee Ward 4 vote will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, City Clerk Kathleen Montejo said Thursday. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Incumbent Jim Handy requested the recount Tuesday, Montejo said. In the Nov. 3 election, Handy narrowly lost to Benjamin […]
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Handy understands students
As a technical educator for the Lewiston School Department for almost 20 years, I would like to give my endorsement to Jim Handy for the Lewiston School Committee. He has been very supportive and truly understands students and teachers and the importance of technical education. Danny Caron, Auburn
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Handy’s pro-education attitude
I am proud to support Jim Handy for re-election to the Lewiston School Committee, Ward 4. I feel that he is approachable and responsive to parents and teachers who voice their concerns formally and informally. Handy’s pro-education attitude, perspective as a parent of three children who attended Lewiston schools, and experience on the Lewiston School […]
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Handy a fierce advodate for children
Jim Handy is a man of integrity who has a passion to serve his community. He has represented Lewiston’s Ward 4 as a member of the School Committee, many years in the position of chairman. He has always been a fierce advocate for the children he serves, striving for literacy for all so they may […]
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Handy prioritizes student needs
I am writing to express my support for Jim Handy for Lewiston School Committee. In the nearly 15 years I have known him, Handy has always prioritized the needs of the students in the Lewiston school system and has shown an unwavering passion for ensuring that those students receive a quality education. For that reason, […]
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Handy advocates for students
Jim Handy is running for the Lewiston School Committee and I believe he is the right person for the job. As a teacher at Lewiston High School, I have worked with him many times and found him to be a thoughtful, progressive advocate for students and a vocal supporter of the arts. He has consistently […]
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Lewiston School Committee: Handy seeks re-election to Ward 4
LEWISTON — Jim Handy announced he’s seeking re-election to the Ward 4 seat on the School Committee. He is being challenged by parent Benjamin Martin in the Nov. 3 election. “The knowledge I have of federal, state and local educational policy will be essential at this pivotal time,” Handy said, “and it will allow me […]
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In rebuttal, J. Handy: Sabine should stick to what he knows
In his column (Feb. 15), Richard Sabine used SAT scores as the final, empirical word in a student’s success. Even the College Board says the SAT does not measure any innate ability. Psychologist Claude Steele points out that the test has been found to measure only about 18 percent of the things that it takes […]