WALDOBORO – The Downeast School of Massage held commencement exercises for 27 new massage therapists on July 26.

Area graduates were Denise Barr, Gorham; Katie Blair, Brunswick; Rebecca Buck, Winthrop; Cheryl Davis, West Farmington; Lawrence Peabody, Augusta; Heather Richard, Durham; Amanda Snowman, Augusta; and Catherine Tondreau, Harpswell.

The school is accepting applications for the September program. Anyone interested should call 832-5531 for a catalog or more information or visit the Web sites at www.downeastschoolofmassage.net and at www.dsmstore.net.