Family and friends celebrate the class of 2026 during commencement June 5.
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Farmington grads urged to listen, show up and not waste time
Mt. Blue High School’s class of 2026 celebrated graduation June 7 in Farmington with speeches focused on friendship, time, challenge and kindness.
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Maine student 1 of 3 in US to win research spot for her work on cancer cells
‘My goal is to help children,’ says Alexis Spencer of Sabattus, a junior at Thomas College.
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Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony
Foster Career & Technical Education Center recognized students June 1 for completing programs and other accomplishments.
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Skowhegan-area district weighs how to implement state’s new cellphone ban
The law requires all districts to establish a policy prohibiting personal electronic devices from ‘bell to bell’ by Aug. 1.
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UMaine launching 2 doctoral nursing programs
The Ph.D. in Nursing and Doctor of Nurse Practice degrees are meant to address the state’s shortage of advance practice nurses.
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Education groups want 70% of Mainers to have post-high school education or training by 2035
A coalition of colleges, education advocacy groups and business leaders is hoping to raise the rate of working Mainers with college credentials from 55% to 70% in less than a decade.
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Former board member, newcomer vie for West Gardiner school board
Fred Merrill and Brandon Martin are seeking to win a spot representing West Gardiner on the School Administrative District 11 school board.
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Get to know Maine’s 2026 Grads to Watch
These 12 graduating seniors aren’t waiting until they receive their diplomas to start making a difference. We hope you enjoy learning their stories.
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Skowhegan students get epic view of their work in western Maine
The group from Skowhegan Area High School’s outdoor leadership program built tables for the overlook in Dallas Plantation.