Thousands graduated Saturday at commencement ceremonies at the University of Southern Maine and other UMaine System schools.
Schools & Education
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University of Maine at Farmington graduates: Good work is hoped for all of you
More than 300 from among 347 UMF graduating students in bachelor or master degree programs were conferred degrees.
Photos, video: Oakland principal kisses a pig after students exceed reading challenge
Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, gave a smooch to Petunia the pig after her students more than doubled their reading challenge goal.
Lewiston voters to decide on $101 million school budget Tuesday
Ballots will be cast in the Longley School gym, 145 Birch St., from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mexico tech school, adult education budgets approved
Sixteen towns covering three school districts send students to the school.
Turner-based school district budget gets initial approval from voters
Residents approved the proposed $32.4 million spending plan for the upcoming year with no amendments.
Auburn School Committee approves $59.1 million budget
The School Committee agreed to designate up to an additional $200,000 to reduce the tax impact at the request of Mayor Jason Levesque.
RSU 16 residents reject $5.1 million bond for updated HVAC at elementary schools
The bond proposal was rejected by just seven votes.
SAD 17 OKs new Roberts Farm building, sends budget to voters
A public hearing on 2023-24’s $47.4 million school budget will be held on June 6 and then sent to a referendum vote on June 13.