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Understandably, some Lewiston residents became concerned when hearing that lead was found in water at local schools.

Understandably, some Lewiston residents became concerned when hearing that lead was found in water at local schools.

The schools will limit access to the areas that have high lead levels, officials said.

Updated May 3 12 new positive cases reported in Lewiston schools as COVID-19 continues to spread As of Monday, 156 students and 51 staff members had contracted the virus since schools reopened Sept. 14, according to the Lewiston Public Schools website. Read Article The latest cases affected more than 75 students and staff. Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent Jake Langlais said: • A van driver tested positive, resulting in 12 students from four schools going into quarantine. • One infected student at McMahon Elementary led to nine students and two staff people being identified as clos...

Read Article Local schools are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily among students. Lewiston has been the hardest-hit, with nine new positives over the past two days. Six schools and one program are affected, some because of previous exposures, Lewiston Superintendent Jake Langlais said Monday. He said Lewiston High School was declared an outbreak site a week ago and is still under observation. Two additional cases were reported there Monday. Other buildings with positive cases are Connors, Montello, Geiger and Farwell elementary schools and the Lewiston Regional Technical Center. The...