LEWISTON — Marking the end of an era, the School Committee voted Monday night to close Martel Elementary School in June and turn the property over to the city. The 275 students, along with those from Longley Elementary School, will attend the new Connors Elementary School, which scheduled to open in the fall next to […]
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Martel Elementary School students holds fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children
LEWISTON — Gaven Shaker and Skyla Webb in Venise Philbrick’s literacy class at Martel Elementary School recently conducted a fundraiser to help the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Massachusetts. Students read several books about other children helping others around the world, and Mrs. Philbrick asked her students what they thought they could do to help others. […]
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Martel Principal Whitfield retiring, keeping his ties
LEWISTON — The tie Principal Steve Whitfield wore to Martel Elementary School on June 19 was more than a fashion statement. It was one of his favorites, with pictures of the school. Whitfield saved it all year for the sixth-grade graduation. The promotion ceremony is one of the rewards of his job. Whitfield, who has […]
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Twin City Spinners Square Dancers invite new members
LEWISTON — The Twin City Spinners Square Dance Club will hold a free community dance for those interested in trying modern square dancing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Martel Elementary School. The club will also hold an open house on Thursday, May 10, at Martel, corner of Lisbon Street and […]
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Lewiston: Martel Elementary getting new assistant principal
LEWISTON — The School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved Lewiston Middle School literacy coach Charlotte Nile to become assistant principal at Martel Elementary School, beginning July 1. Martel Principal Stephen Whitfield is retiring at the end of the school year, and Nile will take the leadership role for one year. With Martel and Longley […]
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Modern square dancing classes at Martel Elementary
LEWISTON — In one evening of modern square dancing, people can get 5,000 to 8,000 steps without ever thinking about the exercise. Dancing also engages the mind, relieves stress and includes people in a larger community of dancers throughout Maine, New England and internationally. It’s time to erase the old image of square dancing from […]
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Try square dancing at free community event
LEWISTON — A free community dance will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Martel Elementary School, for those wishing to try modern square dancing. An open house will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the school, intersection of Lisbon Street and East Avenue. A new 10-week program will […]
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Lewiston’s Martel Elementary wins state approval for construction money
LEWISTON — The Maine State Board of Education on Wednesday approved replacing the old, overcrowded but beloved Martel Elementary School. With the city’s enrollment growing by more than 100 students a year, Superintendent Bill Webster said it’s great news. It means planning for a new school — where it will be located and how many […]
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New Lewiston school could get state funding this year
LEWISTON — Acting Education Commissioner Jim Rier said Wednesday that construction money for a new Martel Elementary School in Lewiston could be approved this year, but he cautioned: “We’ve not made a commitment to do that.” Moving more school construction projects toward approval for state funding is a priority, Rier said. The top six projects […]