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Westbrook teachers, school committee reach impasse on contract

by Megan Gray May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

The teachers union wants to add new language to the contract that is opposed by the school committee.

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Iraqi refugee’s story reveals pathway to American dream

by Gillian Graham May 14, 2018May 13, 2018

The Portland man is among a growing number of English language learners who have turned to the Biddeford Adult Education program.

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Earning degree no small feat for Augusta mother

by Charles Eichacker May 13, 2018May 13, 2018

Lynn Merrill, 61, who went blind 23 years ago, balanced caring for her granddchildren while earning her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies.

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After 48 years, Jay woman finishes UMF degree

by Doug Harlow May 12, 2018July 23, 2018

Dot White, 89, was one of 400 graduates who received diplomas from the University of Maine at Farmington, most of them Saturday at a ceremony on campus.

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College graduation season goes into full swing across Maine

by Beth Quimby May 12, 2018May 12, 2018

A Bowdoin alum and Black Lives Matter leader addresses University of Southern Maine graduates in Portland, while Sen. Susan Collins speaks at the University of Maine in Orono and Sen. Angus King at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.