Guest speaker Kyle Poissonier urges graduates to do what they love and become great at it.
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Per-pupil spending provides fuel to both sides of Maine school-budget debates
The numbers vary widely between districts in southern Maine, but administrators say they tell only part of the story.
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Erskine Academy graduates 140 at Augusta Civic Center
The Friday night graduation included a keynote address by Susan M. LaGasse, an honorary alumna of the South China school.
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RSU 4 school budget increase going to voters in Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales
Some Litchfield voters are frustrated because their tax rate would increase while those of the other two towns would decrease.
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Messalonskee graduates thank mentors, hope to make them proud
Alexis Palleschi, salutatorian, said the best way to thank them is to take what they’ve given the graduates, and go even further.
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Waterville Senior High’s longtime nurse advises seniors to take ‘smart’ risks
The 124 members of the class of 2018 who received their diplomas heard their mentors implore them to stick to their core values.
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Winslow voters to decide Tuesday on education budget, contentious school bond
The $8.1 million renovation bond would fund the closure of the junior high school and renovation of the elementary and high schools.
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Lawrence High School graduates challenged to change the world
More than 130 students graduated Thursday night, with student speakers telling their peers to make the world a better place.
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Winslow High graduates reflect on relationships that helped shape their lives
“You’ve all grown because of the person sitting next you,” student speaker Natalie Greene said at Wednesday’s commencement at Colby College.