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SNAPSHOT: A work of imperfections

People gather around a sculpture Tuesday outside Jewett Hall at the University of Maine in Augusta following a dedication ceremony for the piece titled “Imperfection is the Greatness of Man.” Students devoted five months to creating the sculpture, which was relocated from the Viles Arboretum to its new permanent location on the campus green.

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SNAPSHOT: Lesson in culture

Richmond Middle School students watch exchange student Satoko Suwanai, 16, perform a traditional Japanese dance Tuesday at the school in Richmond. The school hosted 10 teenagers and four chaperones participating in the annual exchange with Hall-Dale High School. Richmond students learned about Japanese origami, music and tea ceremonies in addition to dance. Richmond schools began teaching Japanese last year, according to principal Steve Lavoie.