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Fort Fairfield Middle High School graduates 32
To rousing cheers from the large crowd gathered at Fort Fairfield Middle High School, 32 seniors walked the graduation stage Sunday afternoon. In his message to his classmates, valedictorian Nicholas O’Neal impressed upon them that the next stage of their lives won’t be easy, but that they have the power to chase their dreams.
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Maliseet Head Start graduates 20
LITTLETON, Maine – Youngsters enrolled in the Maliseet Head Start program earned their diplomas Thursday, June 4, with a special ceremony at the HBMI Community Gymnasium. The group of 20 children marched into the gym to the sound of Native American drumming and were welcomed by Head Start Director Tracie Botting. Tribal Elder Danya Boyce provided the blessing and Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis shared how excited she was for the future of the tribal community.
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Presque Isle High School honors 124 graduates
One hundred and twenty-four Presque Isle High School seniors walked the graduation stage Friday evening in a gymnasium filled to the brim with family and friends. Speaking before their classmates, several graduates reflected on their high school experience, and all that they had learned, particularly from each other. “We’ve learned...
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The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to 12 graduates who will further their education in the 2026-27 academic year. For over 28 years, The County has awarded over $173,000 in scholarship money to local students. Aubrey Ainsworth graduated from the Maine School of Science...
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NMCC announces spring 2026 dean’s list
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College has announced the students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
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Easton Expects No Impact from Music Cut
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - Easton voters have approved the school budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The budget was passed Monday during a district meeting, with all articles approved as presented. One of the changes included in the spending plan is a reduction to the school’s music program, moving the music teacher position from full-time to part-time.
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Approved Easton Budget Cuts Music to Part-Time
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - Easton residents voted to approve the Easton School Department’s budget for the 2026-2027 school year, which includes a cut to the district’s music program. The district held its school budget meeting and vote last night at 7 p.m. at Easton Elementary School. Superintendent Richard...
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Easton residents to vote on proposed school budget tonight
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - Easton residents can learn more about the proposed school budget, have their voices heard and cast their vote at a meeting tonight. The Easton School Department will hold a school budget meeting and vote tonight at 7 p.m. at the elementary school. During their last meeting...
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Maine’s mobile biolab bus visits Mill Pond School
Hodgdon, Maine (WAGM) - Maine’s mobile biolab bus made a three-day stop at Mill Pond School, giving students a hands-on science experience. At Mill Pond’s field day, the games were not the highlight; the lab was. Inside Maine’s Mobile Biolab, students took on a challenge to design a city. They had to decide where to place factories, hospitals, schools and farms while considering the landscape and how people would live in their cities.
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Presque Isle High School announces commencement speaker
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — David Bartlett, Presque Isle High School principal, is pleased to announce that this year’s commencement speaker is Harold (Hal) Stewart, II. Stewart was born, raised and was a longtime resident of Presque Isle, and graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1980. Stewart attended...
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Caribou Students Bring State Government to Life
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - Caribou 8th graders got a hands-on lesson in state government during Mock Legislature Day. Students stepped into different legislative and public roles as they held a public hearing, a work session and a mock “House” session to debate and vote on LD 315. A bill currently being discussed in the Maine State Legislature that would require students to complete a one-year personal finance math class in order to earn a high school diploma.
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Two Mainers are first in nation to earn college credit for Girl Scout award
Avis Kennedy-Stirling, of Greenville. (Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Maine) Lyndsay Little, of Houlton. (Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Maine) Avis Kennedy-Stirling. (Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Maine) Avis Kennedy-Stirling. (Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Maine) Lyndsay Little. (Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Maine) Lyndsay Little. (Photo courtesy Girl Scouts...
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MSAD 70’s $8.3 million budget moves forward to a referendum vote
MSAD 70 voters said “yes” to the Hodgdon School District’s $8.3 million proposed budget for next school year on Thursday night during a public meeting at the Hodgdon Middle High School. The proposed 2026-2027 budget represents a 7.1% increase over this year’s $7.7 million budget. In...
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Easton FFA advisor earns statewide recognition
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - Kevin Marquis has been named Maine’s Future Farmers of America Advisor of the Year. Marquis stays busy year-round at Easton, teaching life skills, transporting students across the state, and building relationships with students. This recognition isn’t his first during his career. “I’ve done this...
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Maine Author Inspires Caribou Students
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Students at Caribou High School had the chance to meet a Maine author today. Betty Culley, who has written five young adult and middle school books, spent the day with students through poetry, book discussions and writing workshops. Students at Caribou High School spent the...