The Class of 2016 celebrated commencement ceremonies at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday.
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Nokomis High School awards diplomas to Class of 2016
About 150 students celebrated their achivements at commencement ceremonies in Newport.
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Augusta school board chairwoman apologizes for illegal executive session
Kimberly Martin issued a statement Friday saying she made a mistake in allowing the board to meet in closed session with fewer than the required number of votes.
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Practice peace, love and rock and roll, retiring teacher urges Waterville graduates
131 seniors graduate in packed Wadsworth Gymnasium at Colby College
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Messalonskee graduate reflects on milestone
Julia Dudley is ready for the future, even as she savors her last high school experiences.
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Augusta school board broke law, own rules going into executive session
Kim Martin, chairwoman of the board, said she has sought clarification from the board’s attorney.
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College of art in Portland losing president who led period of growth
Don Tuski, ‘an inspiring leader,’ is leaving for another job after six successful years at MECA.
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Principal tells Winslow High School graduates ‘the world does not owe you a thing’
English teacher calls Class of 2016 ‘tenacious’ during commencement on Wednesday night.
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Athens residents approve $2.08 million school budget
The budget includes the addition of a full-time nurse, an increased cost that board members said is necessary to accommodate one student’s medical needs, but also the elimination of two educational technician positions.
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American culture gets it wrong: limits are real
During graduation season we’re accustomed to hearing a lot about everyone’s limitless potential, but that feel-good idea can be dangerous for physical and social reasons, James Cook writes.