English teacher calls Class of 2016 ‘tenacious’ during commencement on Wednesday night.
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Athens residents approve $2.08 million school budget
The budget includes the addition of a full-time nurse, an increased cost that board members said is necessary to accommodate one student’s medical needs, but also the elimination of two educational technician positions.
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American culture gets it wrong: limits are real
During graduation season we’re accustomed to hearing a lot about everyone’s limitless potential, but that feel-good idea can be dangerous for physical and social reasons, James Cook writes.
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Cancer survivor, classmates lauded at Oak Hill High School commencement ceremony
Graduation rite is a family affair for Abigail Fuller, as her proud grandparents, both retired teachers, watch.
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Tobacco rules changes proposed for schools in Augusta
Committee opts to present to school board program of education, counseling and alternative to suspension for first offense.
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Athens residents to vote on proposed $2.08 million school budget
The budget includes the elimination of two educational technician positions as well as the first proposed tax increase since the withdrawal of the Athens Community School from the Madison school district.
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Mount View, Temple Academy hold graduations
Some 97 students received diplomas from the schools in Thorndike and Waterville Sunday.
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Valley graduates thankful for small community
Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School celebrated 10 graduates on Sunday, and speakers at the graduation ceremony remarked on the closeness of the small group.
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Former headmaster returns to MCI for graduation during its 150th anniversary
The 118 graduates from 11 different countries graduated on Sunday at the school in Pittsfield.
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Clinton to vote on combined $28.3 million budget
The municipal budget is up less than 1 percent from last year’s while the town’s contribution to SAD 49 is down.