Student speakers reflected on living in the moment and connecting with friends and family.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Cony High School presents diplomas to 137 graduates, reminds them they are no longer children
Superintendent James Anastasio said his favorite thing in the 50 years of graduations he has attended is seeing people come together to share in the success of students.
Mt. Blue High School awards diplomas to 163 graduates
After more than a week of rain, the sun finally graced the Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington.
Hall-Dale High School graduates told to adapt to change, not judge a book by its cover
Outdoor ceremony in Farmingdale saw 56 graduates receive their diploma and five exchange students their certificate.
Gardiner Area High School graduation brings excitement, sense of readiness
After 148 students graduated Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center, they celebrated with a car parade around Gardiner followed by fireworks.
Seeing their needs, teachers use technology to help visually impaired students thrive in the classroom
Catholic Charities Maine is the sole provider of teachers of the visually impaired in the the state, serving about 300 children from York to Aroostook County.
Madison seniors advised to embrace failure on the path to success at graduation ceremony
Forty-five diplomas were handed out to Madison Area Memorial High School seniors at a Friday evening graduation ceremony.
Readfield residents to pick selectman, RSU 38 board member in upcoming election
Polls open 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Kents Hill School’s Alfond Athletic Center.
Hallowell-based school superintendent says payroll situation ‘much better’ even as mistakes continue
The payroll problems at Regional School Unit 2 were affecting about 116 employees two weeks ago, officials said.
Forged by challenges of pandemic, resilient Messalonskee grads move on to next adventure
More than 150 Messalonskee High School seniors graduated Thursday and one administrator said they displayed a “tenacity and steadfastness” during unprecedented times in their high school careers.