So-called ‘stranded learners’ rack up mountains of debt but none of the financial promise that a degree might afford them. And in Maine, tens of thousands of them have strayed from their educational paths.

‘… unless you have a piece of paper …’

‘I am going to be in debt for the rest of my life’

The exhibition features projects including drawings of hands that cover the walls of one corner and horses sculpted out of parts of old engines and farm equipment.

SAD 54 school officials and advocates of changing the nickname say the issue is not over and agree that more education should happen.

The Skowhegan-based School Administrative District 54 board ended months of debate Thursday night with an 11-9 vote against changing the ‘Indians’ nickname for sports teams.