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.

School officials say despite inroads, last year’s vote to keep the nickname probably won’t be overturned soon, but they’ll accept petition at SAD 54 board meeting Thursday.