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Skowhegan graduates urged to be ‘big, burly guy’ knitting on the subway

At commencement ceremonies Sunday, former students told to have guts to follow their passion.

About 60 seniors graduated on Sunday afternoon.

Graduation speakers talked about the old and new journeys that sit at the crossroads of the ceremony.

by From Staff and News Services June 11, 2017June 11, 2017

Caroline Bicks, who teaches English at Boston College, is a New York City native who grew up spending her summers in Castine.

The school graduated 155 seniors Sunday afternoon.

by Staff report June 11, 2017June 12, 2017

The June election gives voters in Augusta and elsewhere a chance to weigh-in on local school spending proposals.

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors has proposed a $33.9 million budget, a 3.5 percent increase over last year.

by Lillian Mongeau The Hechinger Report June 11, 2017June 10, 2017

Proficiency-based learning holds promise, some say, but there’s also pushback about the nagging questions over its implementation.

The nine remaining members of Troop 2222 say they formed a sisterly bond they hope to maintain for the rest of their lives.

The commencement ceremony took place Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.