The program, started last year by social studies teacher and basketball coach Thomas Maines, aims to foster students’ aspirations through exposure to community resources.

After more than eight months of discussions, the plan may become a reality Tuesday with the announcement of a union of ‘two of Maine’s landmark educational institutions.’

The petition, delivered by a Penobscot woman from Indian Island, also was to be sent to the Maine Board of Education chairwoman.

State law spells out a 22-step process that must be followed, and it starts with a petition.

The poetry festival, in its 14th year, features student writers, discussion panels, musical performances and a talk by U.S. presidential inaugural poet Richard Blanco.

The Iron Tigers and their robot, Sir Lanc-a-Bot, will travel to Lewiston for a ‘breach the castle’ themed district tournament.