Forest Hills Valedictorian Alexandra Lessard delivered remarks in French and English and told 10 fellow graduates to find inspiration in their daily lives.
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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.
Anson-area school district goes from punitive to positive to reduce student absenteeism
Rural poverty is a barrier to getting kids to attend school, but administrators in Regional School Unit 74 said a new approach has helped them reduce one of the state’s highest rates of chronic absences.
55 students receive diplomas at Madison Area Memorial High School graduation
The ceremony was held Friday night at the school’s gymnasium.
Temple Academy awards diplomas to 24 graduates
Temple Academy awarded diplomas to 24 graduates Friday evening at the Centerpoint Community Church on West River Road in Waterville. Students were involved in the welcome, senior charge and several presentations. The valedictory was delivered by Hannah Mathieu, Noah Shepherd and Will Paradis. Head of School Denise Lafountain, Bub McSpadden and Kevin Wood distributed the […]
Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
Erskine Academy sends off 144 graduates
There were 144 graduates from Erskine Academy, which according to their website, is Maine’s second largest independent school and located in China. Students attended commencement Friday at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta.
Efforts underway to bring artificial turf to Augusta’s Alumni Field
A proposed $1.2 million project would primarily use privately raised funds to bring artificial turf to the athletic complex, where muddy conditions have forced the cancellation of Cony sports home games.
Former board members compete to return to Augusta school board
Former school board members Tom Connors and Amanda Olson are vying to fill a vacant at-large spot on the Augusta Board of Education in the upcoming June 11 election.