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Brunswick High School Class of 2009

Members of the Brunswick High School Class of 2009 take their seats in Farley Field House at Bowdoin College on June 5 at the start of commencement ceremonies. (Paul Cunningham photo)

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Friday, June 12, 2009
Falmouth student blazed trail for others to follow

FALMOUTH — Hannah Gordon is used to being a leader. Beneath her gentle exterior, the Falmouth High School senior possesses a spirit full of grit and practicality that has helped her overcome obstacles by making her needs known and pushing for change. Born with cerebral...

Peggy Roberts • News •
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Drug, alcohol survey reveals disturbing trends for Cape Elizabeth, S. Portland, Scarborough students

CAPE ELIZABETH — An incident involving alcohol consumption by high school students at this year's state drama festival briefly put the problem of teenage drinking back in the spotlight. But a new survey of students suggests the underlying problem is unlikely to fade as quickly as...

Peggy Roberts • News •
Friday, May 1, 2009
Freeport teens to present a curious version of 'Alice'

FREEPORT — A handful of creative Freeport High School students, in collaboration with Carol and John Farrell and Ian Bannon of Figures of Speech Theater, have created an adaptation of the Lewis Carrol books "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass."

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Freeport students qualify for Academic WorldQuest

FREEPORT — A group of four high school students will compete against teams from 40 other states at the 2009 Academic WorldQuest next week in Washington, D.C.

Amy Anderson • News •
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 12:54 pm
n-falHShabitat-021209 Gulf Coast reality check

Falmouth students bring help, gain insight into Katrina's lingering effect

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 8:33 am
p-phsinauguration-012809 'I was there' PHS students savor sights, sounds of inauguration

PORTLAND – Two Portland High School students are still soaring from experiencing first-hand Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president of the United States.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 3:28 pm
s-spschoolbond-011609 Board scraps plan for high school bond

SOUTH PORTLAND — The School Board, blaming the recession and future economic uncertainties, has decided not to send voters another bond for high school renovations.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 8:58 am
p-phsfinancialaid-010709 PHS to host financial aid night for seniors

PORTLAND — There will be an informational meeting about financial aide for college-bound high school seniors and their parents Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in room 304 at Portland High School.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 6:28 pm
n-falschooldrugsurvey-122508 Binge drinking rises among Falmouth teens

FALMOUTH – The percentage of Falmouth High School students who admit to binge drinking and alcohol consumption has grown sharply in the past two years and is above the state average, according to results of the 2008 Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 12:25 pm