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Feats add up for this young math wiz

by Sarah Larimer The Washington Post May 20, 2017May 20, 2017

A master’s degree comes early for Stephanie Mui – before she even graduates high school.

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More than 1,800 UNE students graduate in Portland

by Staff Report May 20, 2017May 20, 2017

The ceremony at Cross Insurance Arena includes the first graduates of the College of Dental Medicine.

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Oak Hill school to change dress code after Litchfield girl challenges rules for shorts

by Charles Eichacker May 19, 2017January 26, 2018

Peyton Guay, 12, wants to replace the standard fingertip test with a consistent rule on the appropriate length of shorts, and after a student petition drive she has the attention of school officials.

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Police say student who brought airsoft gun to Westbrook school won’t be charged

by staff report May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

An alert was issued that prompted a lockdown at four local schools; it was lifted after about an hour.

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Waterville students to compete in national science tournament

by Amy Calder May 17, 2017May 18, 2017

The high school science team has competed in national science competitions 18 times in the past 22 years.

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Bus driver forgets 5-year-old boy on Gardiner bus

by Betty Adams May 17, 2017May 18, 2017

The boy was found walking on Brunswick Avenue and was given a ride home by a police officer.

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Maine family gives $50 million ‘transformational’ gift to Bates College capital campaign

by Noel K. Gallagher May 16, 2017May 17, 2017

The gift from Alison Grott Bonney and Michael Bonney, believed to be the largest ever to a Maine school, is announced as part of a five-year, $300 million capital campaign.