Nokomis Regional High School, Newport senior Madison Hopkins changed her college major from forensic science to 'undeclared,' telling the crowd it is OK to change one's mind.

Amanda Landry, 23, earned her high school diploma from the Waterville-based Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education program Tuesday night, a ticket to the next stage of her life.

Farewell speech by graduate R. Taylor Kruse puts a twist on The Seven Deadly Sins.

For Cony High School students, Sunday's ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center was a chance to take stock of their lives before they move on.

Class President quotes SpongeBob SquarePants, asks principal if class can be excused forever.

The 57 graduates thanked their families and teachers for their unflagging support during the ceremony in the Monmouth Academy gymnasium before receiving their diplomas.

Mt. Blue gave out 149 diplomas Sunday afternoon.

Valedictorian Olivia McPherson planned to tell the 76 graduating classmates to be strong and not to run from bad things that happen in life.

Alyssa Albert, 19, reflects on what she learned about life and loss during her time at Gardiner Area High School, which held its graduation Saturday.

Forest Hills Valedictorian Alexandra Lessard delivered remarks in French and English and told 10 fellow graduates to find inspiration in their daily lives.

For two seniors, high school has been a time to learn some skills to help shape the rest of their lives.

The ceremony was held Friday night at the school's gymnasium.

The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.

Ron Webber, who taught and coached for more than 40 years in the district and continues to teach as a substitute, also asked seniors to use meaningful words such as "I like what you do" with those they care about.

Former Principal Mark Campbell delivered opening remarks and handed out diplomas at Thursday's commencement, a move cheered by many students.

Graduate encourages incoming class to focus, but have fun — 'senior year is going to go by fast enough.'

108 students graduated from Winslow High School Wednesday evening at a ceremony on the Colby College campus.

Valedictorian James Greenwood encouraged his classmates to stay positive and learn from the good and "bad from high school."

"Do for others better than you expect from them," teacher Tanya Kingsbury told the students, who hail from 12 states and several other countries.

The Student of the Year, a culinary arts graduate, gives classmates recipe for life, garnishing with gratitude.

Joe Seigars, of Palermo, went back to school after a minor stroke forced him into a new career; he earned his degree while caring for his son with leukemia.

Over 130 students received diplomas Saturday morning at Unity College's 50th commencement.

Abbie Hartford started the UMF Senior Buddy program at four Farmington homes for the elderly and said she hopes to see her work continue after graduation.

She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.

About 350 students participated in Saturday's commencement, which featured students ages 19 to 69 and from as far away as California.

Aimee DeGroat, 45, of Jay completed a long journey when she received her diploma at the University of Maine at Farmington graduation Saturday.

Thomas College's 125th commencement took place Saturday afternoon.

After graduating Saturday from Unity College, Sierra Sico, 21, armed with two prestigious awards and a degree in wildlife biology, will head to Montana for a seasonal job studying western songbirds.

On Saturday, Makenzie Carlow, 20, will graduate from Thomas College, like her father and her big brother.