Beyond the Headlines: Award highlights excellence in Saco education system

Not to toot our own horn, but we have some pretty awesome schools in our community. In fact, I would go out on a limb and say we have some of the best schools in the whole state. While many of us share that belief, it’s sometimes nice to get validation from those outside the area. Most recently it happened with an award given at Saco Middle School. This wasn’t just any award, this was national recognition and praise.

From left to right, Bonnie Pothier, regional rep for U.S. Senator Angus S. King, Jr.; Andy Colvin, deputy director of communications for U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree; Maine State Representative Justin Chenette; Dr. William Beardsley, Maine Department of Education acting commissioner; recipient Michaela Lamarre; Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards; Education Committee Member Rebecca Millett, Maine State Senator, SD 29; and Cathy Goodwin, representing U.S. Senator Susan Collins.

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