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Richmond graduates celebrate successes large and small

by Jessica Lowell June 8, 2019June 9, 2019

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

by Rachel Ohm June 8, 2019June 8, 2019

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.

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55 students receive diplomas at Madison Area Memorial High School graduation

by Meg Robbins June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

The ceremony was held Friday night at the school’s gymnasium.

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Temple Academy awards diplomas to 24 graduates

June 7, 2019June 8, 2019

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 […]

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Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice

by Rachel Ohm June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.

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Erskine Academy sends off 144 graduates

June 7, 2019June 8, 2019

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.

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Efforts underway to bring artificial turf to Augusta’s Alumni Field

by Keith Edwards June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

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.

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Former board members compete to return to Augusta school board

by Keith Edwards June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

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.