LEWISTON — Citing a need to give more time to her family, Linda Scott, chairwoman of the Lewiston School Committee, is not seeking re-election in November. Scott has served on the committee going on six years, representing Ward 1, which includes the neighborhoods of Geiger Elementary School. In January 2016 she was voted committee chairwoman, […]
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Lewiston’s new school will soon get a name
Sketch of Lewiston’s new elementary school, which should get a name in April. LEWISTON — Pretty soon, people can stop calling the city’s new elementary school “the new school.” A name is expected to be decided in the coming weeks, said School Committee Chairwoman Linda Scott, who has assembled a school naming committee. She expects […]
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Lewiston's new school will soon get a name
Sketch of Lewiston’s new elementary school, which should get a name in April. LEWISTON — Pretty soon, people can stop calling the city’s new elementary school “the new school.” A name is expected to be decided in the coming weeks, said School Committee Chairwoman Linda Scott, who has assembled a school naming committee. She expects […]
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Lewiston School Committee: Money for Unified Basketball added to budget
LEWISTON — The School Committee unanimously voted Monday night to add $2,200 in funding for the Unified Basketball team to the annual school budget. Jason Fuller, Lewiston High School athletic director, said the cost covers coaching, equipment, dues and fees to play in the league. The Unified Basketball league was previously funded with grant money […]
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Providing a safe environment
As elected officials representing Lewiston, we are deeply saddened and troubled by the heightened sense of fear that has been expressed by many in the Lewiston community. We appreciate the recent statement made by Mayor Robert Macdonald and interim Police Chief Brian O’Malley, asserting that “harassment based on race, religion, or other factors will not […]
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‘Believe in Steve’ breakfast raises almost $4,000
LEWISTON — The “Believe in Steve” breakfast Saturday for the husband of School Committee Chairwoman Linda Scott raised almost $4,000 for the family, according to one of the organizers. Heidi Sawyer posted on Facebook that 323 people turned out, raising $5,083.75. After food expenses for the breakfast, which was hosted by the School Committee at […]
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Lewiston councilors warn bigger school budget must be spent wisely
LEWISTON — The City Council and a few taxpayers gave mixed reactions Monday night to a larger proposed school budget. The majority of councilors said they’d support a larger budget. A few qualified that by saying they’ll first need to be convinced by teachers that it’s necessary. The current fiscal year budget is $64.7 million. […]
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Linda Scott wants more conversations about Lewiston schools
LEWISTON — Linda Scott gets Lewiston. “I know where the people in this community are coming from,” she said. “I live paycheck to paycheck. We work hard for our money, struggle like everybody else.” A School Committee member for five years, Scott was elected chairwoman this month, which means she’ll lead the committee that has […]
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Cloutier committed to Lewiston
As a sitting Lewiston School Committee member, I have seen first hand Kristen Cloutier’s commitment and dedication to this city. Not only as a city councilor, but also as the council’s School Committee representative. Her passion for this community and her willingness to listen to all sides of an issue are commendable. I encourage all […]