Bonnie Green, who spent six years teaching high school English in the two countries, said she felt safe in both countries when she taught there.

New technology in the classroom is helping schools to continue providing instruction in the absence of teachers, but some educators say it’s not a permanent replacement.

The ceremony also included a demonstration of drone photography by the UMA aviation program.

Officials have proposed a budget freeze in October and other measures, Town Council learned earlier this week.

Speakers include Portland Press Herald writer Colin Woodard and UMA president James Conneely.