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Upper Kennebec Valley graduates told ‘don’t apologize for your story’
SAD 13 first grade teacher Rebecca York, who taught many of the graduates when they were younger, delivered parting advice to the group of 10 who received diplomas Sunday.
Mount View sends 76 graduates into the world
Valedictorian Olivia McPherson planned to tell the 76 graduating classmates to be strong and not to run from bad things that happen in life.
Monmouth Academy graduates will be ‘just fine,’ principal says
The 57 graduates thanked their families and teachers for their unflagging support during the ceremony in the Monmouth Academy gymnasium before receiving their diplomas.
Class of 2019 graduates from Skowhegan Area High School
Farewell speech by graduate R. Taylor Kruse puts a twist on The Seven Deadly Sins.
Lots of ‘cool science’ at Bates spurred by federal program
The $104 million that taxpayers have allocated to encourage biomedical research in Maine contributes to the growth of student-focused scientific training.
Gardiner graduates ready for the future
Alyssa Albert, 19, reflects on what she learned about life and loss during her time at Gardiner Area High School, which held its graduation Saturday.
Forest Hills graduates told to ‘be inspired’
Forest Hills Valedictorian Alexandra Lessard delivered remarks in French and English and told 10 fellow graduates to find inspiration in their daily lives.
51 students graduate from Winthrop High
Winthrop High School awarded diplomas to 51 graduates on Saturday in the school’s gymnasium. Maguire Anuszewski was valedictorian and Nora Walsh Conrad was salutatorian.
Richmond graduates celebrate successes large and small
For two seniors, high school has been a time to learn some skills to help shape the rest of their lives.