Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town

A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday's school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.

It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you

More than 40 million Americans will have to start making federal student loan payments again at the end of the summer under the terms of a debt ceiling deal approved by Congress.

Spruce Mountain High School seniors told graduation is both conclusion and introduction

More than $300,000 was awarded this year, principal TJ Plourde announced at graduation Sunday, June 11, at Griffin Field in Livermore Falls.

Richmond School Department strengthens high school graduation requirements

Officials have upped the minimum required credit-equivalents from 15 to 21 in the district's first major policy shift away from Regional School Unit 2.

House votes down proposed rating system for school books

It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.

Richmond resident awarded prestigious music scholarship

Monmouth Academy graduates 44 at Sunday ceremony

Student speakers reflected on living in the moment and connecting with friends and family.

Cony High School presents diplomas to 137 graduates, reminds them they are no longer children

Superintendent James Anastasio said his favorite thing in the 50 years of graduations he has attended is seeing people come together to share in the success of students.

Mt. Blue High School awards diplomas to 163 graduates

After more than a week of rain, the sun finally graced the Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington.

Hall-Dale High School graduates told to adapt to change, not judge a book by its cover

Outdoor ceremony in Farmingdale saw 56 graduates receive their diploma and five exchange students their certificate.