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RSU 21 School Board election: Candidates emphasize communication at forum
KENNEBUNK, Maine — At a time of tension in the district, RSU 21 School Board candidates emphasized communication, teamwork, and mutual respect during a recent question-and-answer forum. Held in late May, the forum capped a couple of weeks that included an often-confrontational annual budget meeting, the resignation of the...
Wells High Warriors weather the storm to claim their diplomas: 'We're Mainers. We can take it'
WELLS, Maine — Commencement speaker Beth McEvoy sized up the situation when she started her speech to Wells High School’s Class of 2024 during their graduation ceremony on Memorial Field on Friday night. “We’re cold, and we’re wet, but we’re Mainers,” the award-winning journalist said. “We can take...
'Always keep growing': Kennebunk High School celebrates the graduating Class of 2024
Greetings! Welcome to the latest dispatch from your Coast Star Connection!. This week was a busy one, with high school graduations and previews of the annual town meetings coming up in our coastal communities next week. Below, you'll find those graduation stories and previews, plus the latest in a local couple's ongoing efforts to building a new campground in South Sanford.
Graduation ceremonies kick off for Portland Public Schools
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Graduation ceremonies kicked off Wednesday for Portland Public Schools. Portland High School's 203rd commencement ceremony was held at Merill Auditorium. The class president and class valedictorian both addressed their peers and the future ahead of them. "These past four years have served as a foundation for the...
Wells High School names top 10 students in Class of 2024
WELLS — Wells High School has announced its top 10 students for the Class of 2024. Olivia Boutot has attended the Academy of Business Program at Sanford Regional Technical Center for two years and has taken advanced placement (AP) courses and dual enrollment college classes. A talented athlete, Olivia was a member of the Wells girls’ soccer program. She has been named Student of the Trimester and honored as a National Honor Society and National Technical Society member. Olivia plans to attend the University of Connecticut (UCONN) to study biological science. Following graduation from college, she plans to attend medical school. Olivia is the daughter of Shawna and Douglas Boutot.
Love of flying ignites dream for 2024 WHS graduate
It’s been said that great pilots are made and not born and that those who complete flight training reach their goal through constant practice and experience. Windham High School 2024 graduate Conner Vail may indeed be one of those individuals. While other graduates may be looking to secure summer...
Class A South baseball quarterfinals: South Portland vs Falmouth
The high school baseball spring playoffs continued Thursday, despite the rain drops!. The Class A South baseball quarterfinals had South Portland taking on Falmouth!. Falmouth comes back to win a slugfest, 19-12 the final score!
BTI and Project Graduation team up to create a fun and memorable event for 2024 graduates
Graduation is a huge milestone and a great reason to celebrate, as long as you do it the correct and safe way. Once again, Be The Influence (BTI) and Project Graduation are working together to create a fun, memorable, and most importantly safe, event for 2024 graduates. Not only does...
In the public eye: Technology Specialist wraps up 25-year career at WMS
Editor’s note: This is another in an ongoing series of Windham and Raymond town employee profiles. It’s been a wonderful ride for Peter Mullen, but after 25 years of working at Windham Middle School, he’s retiring at the end of this school year. Mullen is the Technology...
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