Poet Richard Blanco to speak at Colby College’s 200th commencement

The graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 23, but the event is closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine colleges go hybrid with mix of in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies this year

Graduations will look different for a second year in a row but campuses are finding ways to recognize students through smaller in-person events with COVID precautions.

Portland Schools plan August drive-in graduations at Ocean Gateway

David Botana: Casco Bay High School

He's a world-class equestrian with a deeply personal reason to become a biomedical engineer.

Ladislas Nzeyimana: Deering High School

He has become a school and community leader after only four years in the United States.

Haley Stark: Falmouth High School

She nearly died from a debilitating stroke at age 12 and now she's heading to Harvard.

Nicole Printy: Bonny Eagle High School

She missed much of her sophomore year while in the hospital but is graduating cum laude with her class.

Joseph Gilbert: Greely High School

He is a top student and frequent volunteer who plans to study engineering.

Elias Matso: Traip Academy

He developed a passion for fashion as a young boy and plans to continue his education in New York City.

Deixi Wu: Thornton Academy

She speaks three languages and plans to become a teacher to help others communicate.